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* Use 2 feed program for milk cows. Fresh cows must have a
high energy, nutrient dense feed designed for peak
performance, and lower producing cows are fed a least
cost ration.
* Milk in the tank pays the bills - see your banker and.buy
some fresh cows to see you through the summer months.
* Cull the lower 10% of your herd and use the proceeds to
buy fresh cows.
*Milk price is actual July 1997 Order #4 net received at farm after all deducts, iiTbludes quality premiums and MACMMA.
Pennfield Feed prices are for the week of August 25,1997 and includes 8 ton volume discount and 2 1/2% cash discount.
During these challenging times in the dairy business it’s critical that you
get the right feed to the right cows. Cutting back feed on all the cows may be
cutting into the milk production on your top cows who are making your best
profits.
Below are some typical income and feed costs on cows milking 40, 60,80
and 100 lbs. of milk per day. As you can see, the 80 and 100 lbs. cows have
a higher feed cost, eat more expensive feed, and yet these are the cows
that will produce the most income over feed cost - and it’s income that oavs
the bills.
Areas To Increase Profitability
* The above examples are run on a “best cost program”
designed to meet the nutrient needs of a 1350 body
weight Holstein. Alfalfa hay at $lBO ton was offered up to
15 lbs per day, however it is more cost effective to feed
more Corn Silage and purchase protein from grain
sources.
* Identify the “weak link” in your current milk production
program. Take steps to correct it.