Ruminant Nutritionist

What size of vertical TMR mixer should I buy?

Dr. Alan S. Vaage Ph.D.The end of the year is a popular time to buy a TMR mixer, for both first time users as well as those upgrading to a newer machine.  As a Ruminant Nutritionist, one of the most common questions I am asked is “What size of TMR mixer should I buy?”, or do I need?  The...

TMR Corner: Change Your TMR Formulation Before Calving Starts

Spring calving season is approaching for many producers in North America and, especially for those in the more northerly areas, it is approaching the time when it is recommended to switch from a lower energy, mid gestation (non-lactating) maintenance ration to a higher energy, late gestation/calving ration. In this...