Low Feed Cost, Higher Performance
In 2019, I took a hard look at both the price and the problems with the Goldilocks diet we had been using. It became clear that we needed a change—not only in cost, but also in how we were feeding. That’s when the answer presented itself: corn FODDer from the silage.
Dry Cows
The FODD introduces to the industry what dairymen have long been searching for: an affordable, high-quality feed.
When feeding FODDer to dry cows, several improvements become immediately noticeable. First, their intakes increase. Then, stomach passage becomes more regular, and overall cow comfort improves. Why? Because we’re no longer forcing them to eat something they dislike—cows simply don’t like straw.
As a result, sorting is reduced, they eat faster, and they consume more. Ultimately, this creates a smoother transition period and sets the stage for better health and increased productivity once they enter the milking herd.
Young Stock
Likewise, FODDer is an excellent fit in young stock diets. Not only does it support intake, but it also leads to significant feed cost savings, which adds up quickly across the herd.
Lactating Cows
In addition, there’s an extra advantage when separating corn silage: you gain the ability to feed the fines to lactating cows. This creates an opportunity to better manage fiber levels in the diet, allowing for increased forage inclusion.
As a result, rations contain less grain corn and shift closer to the ideal middle screen size—improving efficiency and cow performance.
TheFODD allows for better management of fiber, energy, and fiber digestability across all diets on the dairy.
The FODD system is a no-brainer. This technology will reshape how we feed dairy and beef animals. Early adopters will reap a sizable harvest. With this technology, you will want to feed more animals.
Hover and click over each of the images below to learn more about the implications of feeding using the FODD system, the what and why of using FODDer, and the what and why of using fines. Click and read!
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