date:Jul 16, 2020
across the average herd of 200 cows, the top quartile achieved savings of 58,000 more than the bottom 25%, said Ms Rowland.
When comparing by herd size band, herds with 150 to 200 cows tended to produce the most yield from forage (34.7%). Milk price was at its lowest in the smaller herds (up to 50 cows), averaging 27.05p/litre compared to 29.57p/litre in larger herds of 300 to 400 cows. Larger herds could therefore offset their higher purchased feed costs with higher yields and milk value.
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