Improved feed efficiencies help boost margins and reduce carbon footprints

Accurate and real-time data exchange key to improving feed efficiency

Embracing new technologies and focusing on feed efficiencies and reduced wastage can not only support productivity and profitability, but can also significantly help reduce farm carbon footprints on dairy units.

“New advances in digital feed management systems are having a transformative influence on production and feed efficiencies,” says Calum Macdonald of Feedlync.

With active monitoring and real-time data exchange, integrated seamlessly with external processor and herd management systems, Feedlync has been developed to meet farmer requests for a feed management system that is intuitive and easy to operate, providing an overview of feed-intake, efficiency and costs.

“Connecting straight into the mixer’s weighing system, Feedlync ensures the feed is mixed consistently and accurately so that the correct ration is delivered every time, helping to save on feed costs, reduce wastage and ensure healthy cow performance ” continues Mr Macdonald.

Operated via the iOS or Android app and an online portal, the system is completely cloud based and can be accessed by any device, anywhere in the world.

“This enables farm nutritionists to manage the diets even when not on farm. They can change the rations, update ingredient analysis, and manage pens and groups on the go. This allows for great visibility of the cows, as well as a faster and more accurate way to increase milk production and savings on feed,” says Mr Macdonald.

Users can see production costs on a per cow or group basis, leading to better, accurate and informed decision making. The system also enables producers to analyse feed accuracy quickly and easily, allowing for instant overview of usage and consumption.

The Feedlync system increases feed accuracy on average by 4%. With less feed used to produce a pint of milk, users can expect a return on investment within an average of just 94 days.

Visit Feedlync.com for more information