The Manager - April 2015
Making Milk
Increasing profitability through components and quality
This month’s The Manager from PRO-DAIRY focuses on making milk.
By Julie Berry
Maximize milk fat and milk protein yields to maximize milk revenue.
By Dr. Thomas R. Overton and David R. Balbian
A systematic review of the milking system and procedures improved quality at Twin Mill Farms.
By Julie Berry
Co-Vale Farms – Feeding accuracy to maximize nutrition
Owner-operator Brad Cates focuses on pounds of components, not percentages.
By Kathy Barrett
Maintain equipment for quality milk
Maintenance should be scheduled and routine.
By Julie Berry
Impact of components on milk price
Components comprise 90% of net pay but price per cwt varies widely.
By Kathy Barrett and Jason Karszes
Shredlage may increase the nutritive value of corn silage.
By Larry Chase