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Pb1577-Using Commodity Feeds In Dairy Rations, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1577-Using Commodity Feeds In Dairy Rations, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
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Feeding commodity feeds to dairy cows is not a new concept. Feed companies have used commodity feeds in rations as a source of nutrients for years. However, the use of commodity feeds in home-mixed rations may be new to many dairy producers. Commodity feeds include traditional feeds as well as by-products from a variety of sources, including grain processing and manufacturing of human foods. Many factors should be considered before beginning a commodity feeding program, even if the program only includes one commodity.
The primary reason producers use commodity feeds is to reduce feed cost. Feed accounts for 50 to …