Farm efficiency in ruminants at EuroTier 2016
This year at EuroTier we will focus on farm efficiency for dairy herds with two complementary approaches: Improved Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC) through a higher Feed Efficiency in dairy cows and Nurture with Provimi™, a step-by-step program for calf and heifers rearing to increase the profitability of the total dairy operation by growing strong and healthy heifers cost-effectively.
Improving Income Over Feed Costs in dairy cows
Provimi’s Feed Efficiency concept is a complete package of tools which helps you identify areas for improvement in the Income Over Feed Cost of your herd. Tools range from on-farm diagnostic tools like the digestion analyzer to Cargill’s diet formulation software Dairy MAX™ which calculates the most balanced diet while evaluating the impact on IOFC.
Provimi’s Feed Efficiency concept is supported by research-proven products like Amaferm™ and Rupromin Balance™ that have long-lasting track records for economic improvements on farm.
Nurture with Provimi™: step-by-step program for calf & heifer rearing
The Nurture with Provimi™ program will also be demonstrated on the stand. This program offers a holistic approach to calf and heifer rearing. With step-by-steps goals, tools and support for all seven phases of the rearing period, in order to achieve the 24 month calving age with strong and healthy heifers.
Practical on-farm tools at EuroTier
In addition to the Dairy MAX™ and the Nurture calf and heifer rearing programs, Provimi™ will bring a set of practical on-farm tools to EuroTier. These can assess diets more precisely and measure the visible effects of feed. They include:
• Digestion analyzer - monitor the digestibility of your rations
• Hipometer – Assess the weight of calf and heifers, easily
• Refractometer – Check the efficiency of your colostrum management