Creating A TMR

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Creating A TMR

• Kristen Chambers

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What Is A TMR?

• Total Mixed Ration (TMR)
• Top-Quality Method of Feeding

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Corn Components

• Sugar Starch
• ENERGY!

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Dry Hay Components

• Creates a Rumen Mat
• Collects Finer Cuts of Feed
• Helps Prevent DAs

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Haylage

• Main Forage Diet
• High Protein
• Low Energy

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Grain

• Better Milk Components
• Balance Out Feed
• Added Nutrients

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Keenan Mixer Wagon
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Mixing
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Mixing
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Purpose Of A TMR

• Better animal health, fertility and longevity.
• Higher feed efficiency.
• Improved ration quality traceability by using
  farm-grown feeds and forages.
• Lower feed costs.

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Purpose Of A TMR

• Reduced time and physical labor needed for
  feeding.
• Higher milk yield-maximizing cow potential.
• Improved milk quality (fat and protein).
• Better live weight gain.

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• EAT WELL!
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