I4*lancastar Fanning, Saturday, Dacambar 31,1994 KKKB3MKB3HWKKKMMKKKKKWHKKBMKKBMKKBKHBSBBBHHBKHH Dairy Tips By Dr. Randy Lyle, Ph.D. High Fat Rations For Dairy Cows High producing dairy herds across the country have several things in common, examples being good management, high quality forages, and high dry matter intakes. Another common factor is feeding high fat rations. A national survey by Texas A&M University showed that over 60% of top DHI producing U.S. herds feed high fat rations. Why feed high fat rations to dairy cows? Fat is the most energy-dense ingredient available, and energy is the nutrient that is most likely to limit peak milk yield and optimum breeding efficien cy. There are many sources of fat for use in dairy rations, with the major ones being high oil seeds (e.g. soybeans, whole cottonseed), tallow (animal origin), and dry fats. Cost, availability, quality, ease of use, palatabili ty and response all determine which type of fat souce is best for your herd. FRANKLIN FEED & SUPPLY 1977 Philadelphia Ave. Chambersburg, PA 717-264-6148 DETRICH ELEVATOR, INC. 5458 Cedar St. Williamson, PA 17270 717-369-3724 Stevens Feed Mill Stevens, PA 717-336-2150 OLEY VALLEY FEED RD2 - Box 271 A Oley, PA 215-987-3568 KSS^UU Paradise, PA 17562 717-442-4183 717-768-3301 Unionville, PA 19375 215-347-2377 EDDIE MORAN R.D. #1 Box 320 Jeffersonville, N.Y. 12748 914-482-4199 UMBERGER’S MILL R.D. #4 - Box #545 Lebanon, PA 17042 717-867-5161 * Trademark of Ralston Purina Company 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 Contact Vour Purina Dealer To da FARMER’S UNION CO-OP 30 East Walters Avenue Greencastle, PA 17225 717-597-3191 BEDFORD FARM BUREAU H.C. SUMMERS, INC. Bedford, PA 814-623-6194 4002 Jefferson Pike Everett, PA 814-652-2313 Jefferson, MD New Enterprise, PA 301-473-8300 814-766-3328 WELLCO FEED RR 2, Box 1-A Wyalusing, PA 18853 1-800-326-9651 717-746-3442 THE OXFORD GRAIN & HAY CO. 1212 Railroad Ave. Oxford, PA 19363 215-932-8521 NORTH GLADE FEED & SUPPLY 12435-A Woodsboro Pike Keymar, MD 21767 301-898*3414 WOODSTOWN ICE & COAL CO., INC. FARM CRES J FEEDS 50 East Grant Street 71 Woodstown, NJ 08098 111 iSTSSi 609-769-0069 800^32-3040 WARRIOR’S MARK FEED CENTER P.0.80x #l3O Warriors Mark, PA 16877 814-632-5490 K & K FEED, INC. 23 N. Park Street Richland, PA 17087 717-866-2324 ANTHONY’S FEED MILL P.0.80x 212 Strausstown, PA 19559 215-488-6211 PURINA MILLS, INC. Purina Mills has researched high fat dairy rations for over 20 years. In addition, we have marketed high fat products since the mid 70’s. Our knowledge of use of fats continues to increase. We know that fat is just one important part of the total “nutrient package” fed to high producing cows. There are strict guidelines that must be followed when feeding high fat rations. Simply adding fat to a feed can create more problems than bene fits. Our research and field experience has taught us how to use fat as a high performance ingredient in our premium dairy products. Those of you who have recently visited the Puri na Mills Dairy Research Center, in Gray Sum mit, Missouri, have seen for yourselves the extensive work we are doing to expand our understanding of dairy nutrition. We will con tinue to develop higher performance dairy pro ducts that will help you meet your goals. HIGH BROS. MILL 441 Centerville Road Gordonville, PA 17529 717-354-0301 KREIDER’S MILL, INC. PO. Box 146 Loysville, PA 17047 717-789-3535 HEEK-P ■OAIII 239 W. Main St. Knoxville, PA 16928 814-326-4178 Feeds designed with you in mind. n mu PURINA MILLS, INC. Purina Mills Dairy Consultant DRAFT FEED & SUPPLY Jon Almarode PO Box 621, Rt. 340 Sturarts Draft, VA 24477 703-337-0408 NISSLEY FEED CENTER Mill Rd., Box 377 Morgantown, PA 19543 215-286-9029 BROOKLAND MILLS, INC. McVeytown, PA 17051 717-899-6772 R D BOWMAN & SONS, INC. Englar Rd. Westminster, MD 21157 301-848-3733 J.B. FEEDS Berrysburg, PA 17005 717-362-CHOW WILLIAM GOWER & SON Rt. 1. Box 50 Williamsport, MO 21795 301-882-2818 MELVIN WHEELER Moscow, PA 18444 717-842-8271 MARTIN’S FEED & FERTILIZER, INC. Coburn, PA 16832 814-349-8787
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