Feeding optimisation
See what the ration does — the next day
HerdLine tracks fat, protein, lactose and yield, showing the nutritional status of the whole herd or a single cow. Link changes in the milk to the feed and adjust.
Why it matters
Feed is the largest cost on a dairy farm. Changes in milk composition show how the herd responds to it, and comparing milk yield with feed intake reveals cows that underperform or lack nutrients.
Improving milk quality
29 September — new forage
The farm changed the forage, adding new grass and corn silage. The effect on milk fat and protein was visible in HerdLine the next day.
Monitoring herd health through feed
21 November — protein drop
Protein content dropped and more animals moved into high or low risk of metabolic disease. The farm reintroduced a protein concentrate into the total mixed ration (TMR) and tracked protein levels and the number of at-risk animals over the following days.