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 Jacques Bernard:
www.holsteininternational.com