A46-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Fabruary 15,1986 Dairy farmer can save $5,000 with better management LANCASTER - “Ap proximately five thousand dollars of potential savings are available on a dairy farm,” Donald Mahlandt informed the group of farmers attending the annual Pennfield Dairy Day Meeting. Throughout the meeting Donald Mahlandt, Manager of Dairy and Swine Feeds and Dr. Brian Perkins, Manager of Dairy and Livestock Nutrition pointed out areas where these savings might be realized. One area to consider is reproduction management ac cording to Perkins. By reducing the calving interval more milk will be produced, more calves for sale or replacement will be bom during the life of a cow, lower semen costs will be incurred and lower vet bills can be realized. All are a possible area for cost reductions. Perkins went on to list the points to consider which effect reproductive efficiency; date of first breeding following calving, 50 days is considered optimal for maximum profit; heat detection efficiency; culling policy based on reproduction; and conception rate. Perkins explained that for every day past 85 that a cow remains open, it costs the farmer $2.50 per cow per day. In addition to this the rolling herd average declines by 10 If your hogs hate surprises... put’em on Young’s Premixes and Soybean Meal • No more wondering why your supple ment looks different, feels different or flows differently. •You control the quality - - your feed will always look the same and taste the same. • Build top quality feeds from start to finish - - and the Nutrena performance packs let you customize your rations for special needs at each stage. We want to earn your business! ®) young’s Livestock Nutritional Services Stop By Our Booth During Your Visit To Tho KEYSTONE PORK CONGRESS pounds for every day open. Mahlandt discussed the value of putting higher energy forages in rations that are home grown. Through charts and graphs he illustrated that a savings of up to $BO over grain costs can be realized. Mahlandt also briefed the audience on the technical services that Pennfield has available to its customers. He also reported on the progress of the new mill under construction in Mt. Joy. This mill will have the capability of precision formulating a ration that will compliment any forage program. Dr. Perkins concluded the day’s program by highlighting the new advances in dairy nutrition. Among the recent advances that Pennfield has been working with is IsoPlus. This product has been on the market since November 1985. It is a natural chemical that com bines with the VFA’s in a cow’s rumen to make the rumen bacteria more efficient. These bacteria are then able to digest the nutrients more ef fectively and less nutrients are passed through to the manure. The cow’s entire system in turn then becomes more efficient. NIR, or near infrared scanner, is the latest technology for feed Roaring Spring, Pa 16673 analysis. The only drawback to this system is the need for a wet chemistry lab to verify the results. The newest analysis for fiber to receive attention is NDF or neutral detergent fiber. This test is highly correlated to intake of feed as it measures the cell wall com position, or true fiber. Perkins discussed the subject of protein utilization. The newest theory concerns protein degradability in addition to protein solubility. Requirements must be met for protein, amino acids, and ammonia not only for the cow but also for the rumen bacteria. The latest NRC requirements are expected to include metabolizable protein - the net protein for lactation. The subject of Monensin was described by Perkins to be economical, and feasible. This additive is used in heifer rations to bring heifers to breeding weight faster by increasing rate of gain and feed efficiency. Rations that include Monensin and produce the best heifers are ones that are high in quality forages. Experiments are also being done with favorable results involving supplemental light. Trials with 16 to 18 hours of continuous light at 13 foot candles intensity have produced an increase in production of six to ten percent. This also recorded a increase in feed intake of an equivalent amount. Perkins commented on the progress of die growth hormone for lactating cows currently under research. The product is called methionyl bovine somatotropin Yet, Morton Buildings designs #ed erects all types of buildings!! 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