Four feed rations for Jersey cows Feeding greatly influences your cows' well-being and your bottom line's resilience. Using the right feed ration is vital for a balanced, healthy herd and maximum profitability . In this guide, you will find four feed rations ideal for Jersey cows under various management conditions: 1. Grass silage + maize silage in a TMR (Total Mixed Ration) 2. Maize silage in a TMR 3. Grazing during daytime + TMR at nighttime 4. Predominantly grazing With these rations, your cows could produce an average of 10,600 kg ECM over the full lactation – 36.2 kg ECM per day. Energy Corrected Milk (ECM) determines the amount produced and adjusts it to approximately 4.2% fat and 3.4% protein. The feed amounts are shown in kg of Dry Matter , kg dm. 2
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