Table 2 Feed values of silages and concentrate blends used on an Irish dairy farm during investigation of poor production performance.
From: An investigation into reduced milk production following dietary alteration on an Irish dairy farm
Feedstuff | DM* (%) | ME*(MJ/kg) | FME*(MJ/Kg) | CP*(g/Kg) | NE*(UFL/kg) | PDIE*(g/Kg) | PDIN*(g/Kg) | STARCH(g/Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Cut Grass Silage | 28.6 | 10.4 | 8.1 | 131 | 0.76 | 71 | 77 | NA |
2nd Cut Grass Silage | 34.9 | 9.9 | 8.0 | 126 | 0.72 | 70 | 74 | NA |
Maize silage (estimated) | 30.4 | 11.5 | 9.0 | 88 | 0.8 | 68 | 50 | 290 |
Maize Silage (analysed) | 22.7 | 10.6 | NA | 89 | NA | NA | NA | 169 |
Blend 1 (used before nutritional assessment)** | 88.6 | 13.5 | 11.7 | 284 | 1.16 | 158 | 196 | 128 |
Blend 2 (advised at nutritional assessment)** | 88.7 | 13.5 | 11.8 | 265 | 1.16 | 149 | 179 | 156 |
Blend 3 (actually used after nutritional assessment)** | 88.6 | 131 | 1.6 | 211 | 1.10 | 120 | 139 | 254 |