As the average of milk fat in US milking herds continues to climb, so does the need and want of producers to achieve higher milk fat. In this session with the Fatty Acid Forum, Steve Martin discusses strategies for increasing milk fat production. He shares his practical ideas and insights on how to balance fatty acids in feed rations to optimize milk fat yield.
What you will learn:
- Along with improved genetics, what are the main focuses to help a producer gain milk fat through ration building strategies?
- How to utilize milk fatty acid analysis as a tool to help understand what might be holding cows back on milk fat and if adjustments need to be made in the diet.
- What are the key fatty acids that are either helping or hindering milk fat production and how do you find the right balance?
