Berks County sponsors annual Dairy Control dairy rations, advises Adams However, remarked Adams, the herd could have an average intake that meets these needs and yet the farmer could be doing a horrible job of feeding. “Larger cows need more. They need the opportunity to eat 25 to 30 per cent more then the other cows.’’ he explained. Adams remarked that total mix rations are easier to get the job done nght. The ration dry matter for ex tended penods should be 60 per cent for milking cows and 75 to 85 per cent for dry cows. Forage particle size should be three-eights to three quarters inches or longer, suggested the specialist. There is danger if it is too fine. Choppers should have good knives for a consistent BY LAUREL SCHAEFFER Staff Correspondent LEESPORT - “Quality control of a ration should be most active on the farm,” stated Richard Adams, extension Dairy Specialist, Penn State University. Adams was addressing a large audience of dairymen attending Berks County Dairy Day, held December 5 at the County Agricultural Center. “Someone on the farm should be taking the responsibility of quality control,” the speaker con tinued, “and see that everyone else helps.” Attention should be paid to the nutrient levels of the entire ration, the intake levels, physical aspects of the ration and the entire ECHO Blowers Weedeaters Chain Saws It's the gift of the Season, for a very good reason the Bonus Echo Saw service Kit It includes, sure sharp chain, extra chain, file, wedges, filing gage, sturdy carry ing case Specially priced when you buy an Echo 315, 302, 351VL or 452VL at the regular price Give your favorite person, maybe ,yourself the.perfect prestige,gift - an Echo l Hydrostatic Cub C with Snow Blower Special Christmas Gift Offer Our gift to you with the purchase of a: Chain Saw I.H. Riding Mower 8 H.P. 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