With regard to feeding systems, authors look at the effect of increased milk production per cow on a farm's feeding system and the significance of forage particle length in dairy rations. Feed system management topics include silo management, hay and silage preservation, and troubleshooting feeding systems. Delivery system papers describe microcomputer ration balancing, mechanical feed systems for stall barns, and mobile and stationary mixers. Information about encouraging good feed intake outlines reducing nutritional stress, feed manger and barrier design, and the use of sprinkler systems. Papers concerning pasturing in the feeding program focus on pasture management and farmer experiences with intensive grazing.
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