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20000-Pound Producers at World Dairy Expo Share Secrets
Three Wisconsin and Minnesota dairy farmers featured at World Dairy Expo discuss strategies for high milk yield. Jim Battist of Wisconsin reports a rolling herd average of 21,500 pounds with 816 pounds of butterfat plus TMR feeding and efficient manure management. Kerwin Siewert of Minnesota notes a 20,250 pound herd average and emphasizes nutrition, genetics, and heat detection. Al Keopke of Wisconsin farms with family, running 230 cows at 21,100 pounds with 750 pounds butterfat and computerized records guiding daily ration adjustments and expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Battist
Watertown
Kerwin Siewert
Zumbro Falls
Minn
al Keopke
Oconomowoc
Battist
Karen
Siewert
Mr. Keopke