Mix for five minutes at the feeding site to eliminate separation occurring during travel to the feeding location. Rescheduling the use of selected equipment for peak demand periods to off-peak periods or manually shutting off some of the equipment with large motors, can save charges. The feedlot operator should consult with the electric company to analyze the rate structure and identify when peak loads occur and how they can be reduced. An independent consultant or the electrical utility's representative can help choose the best system for load management. Therefore it is important to be able to determine how much your nutrition program is costing you.
Producers commonly ask which feeds are the best price.
The first place to start is accurately pricing the feed that will be delivered to the animals. Price quotes on unprocessed feed may only be a starting point. Take into account delivery charges as well. Market price should be considered if you are trying to decide if the feed should stay on the farm and be fed or sold and another feed purchased for feeding. An example might be oats when it is relatively high priced on the market.