Strategies for reducing dairy feed costs

With proper management of the feeding system, the feed cost will be reduced and the production efficiency and profitability of dairy enterprises will be improved. The following is a review of some feeding management strategies that help achieve this target. Grain storage The storage method is an important factor affecting feed quality and the farm economy. Field surveys in Egypt, for example, have revealed that in most private farms, feed is stacked under shelters where it can be frequently s