Description
Instead of feeding the herd twice a day, the cows are fed directly using the silage pit as a feeding table.
Much time needed for feeding the herd in addition to milking time. In order to lower labour time and costs, the feeding process is minimized. There is no feed-mixer needed. The silage pit is directly offered to the cows. In order to adjust the feed supply, the silage pit is opened slightly more day by day.
Farm description
Environment
- Soil type 1: Peat
- Climate: Temperate oceanic climate
Grassland management
- Grazing: Yes
- Grazing management type: continuous stocking
Structure
- Agricultural Area : 245 ha
- Permanent grassland area: 197 ha
- Arable land area: 52 ha
- Average stocking rates:
- Agricultural area 1.59 LU/ha
- Grassland area 1.97 LU/ha
Animal performance
- Cows: 275
- Breed type 1: HF
Why it is working
Regarding costs, this system is really efficient, since there is no feed-mixer needed. Labour costs are also low. This technique saves money and time which is really helpful for the small amount of workers on this farm.
