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DairyTalk 144: Genetics, Feed & Stress - The Three Pillars of True Dairy Efficiency - by Helmut Demmelhuber
Feed efficiency has become the decisive benchmark for modern dairy profitability. By linking milk output to dry matter intake, it shifts the focus from pure production to true economic performance. Research highlights how genetics, precise feed management, silage quality, and reducing metabolic and heat stress all play critical roles. With tools like IOFC and targeted feed additives, farmers can stabilize rumen health, avoid mycotoxins, and sustainably increase output - turning efficiency into a major competitive advantage. With comments on a "Holstein International"-article (12/ 2025) by…
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