Non-TMR Feeds

Description

The Non-TMR Feeds section enables farmers to define and manage the quantity of non-TMR feeds provided to animals. This feature assists in optimizing feeding strategies and calculating feed costs.

Key Features

Feed Categorization

Non-TMR feeds are categorized into four main types:

• Forages: Grass, hay, silage, and other forage-based feeds
• Concentrates: Energy and protein-rich feeds typically given during milking
• Minerals: Mineral supplements for nutritional balance
• Others: Additional ingredients that don’t fit into the other categories

Quantity Management

• Set feed amounts per individual animal or for entire groups
• Track both fresh weight and dry matter weight
• Monitor costs and nutritional contributions

Integrations

• All non-TMR feeds contribute to the total nutritional analysis
• Daily records are automatically created for consumption tracking
• Data integrates with feed history and cost reporting

Use Case Examples

Managing Different Feed Categories:

• Navigate between the four tabs (Forages, Concentrates, Minerals, Others) to manage different types of feeds.
• Each category maintains separate records for clear organization of your feeding program.

Adding a New Feed:

• Click New in the top-right corner.
• Select the appropriate tab for the feed category.
• Select the Pen and Ingredient from the dropdown menus.
• Enter the amount per cow and the dry matter percentage.
• Click Save to add the feed to your program.

Editing an Existing Feed:

• Select a feed record from any category tab.
• Click the edit icon (pencil) to modify the details.
• Update the Pen, Ingredient, or quantities as required.
• Save the changes by clicking Save.

Deleting a Feed:

• Select the feed record you wish to remove.
• Click Delete and confirm the action.

Feature View

The screenshot above shows how different feed categories are organized in tabs: Forages, Concentrates, Minerals, and Others. Each category displays the assigned feeds with their specifications.

Common Operations

Adding a New Non-TMR Feed

To add a new non-TMR feed:

1. Click the New button on the toolbar.
2. A dialog titled “New Non-TMR Feed” will appear.
3. Select the appropriate Pen (Pen) and feed (Ingredients) from the dropdown menus.
4. Enter the Amount Fresh and Dry Matter (%) values.
5. Select whether the amount is per individual animal (Per Cow) or for the entire group (Total).
6. Click the Save button to add the feed.

New Non-TMR Form

The new feed dialog includes the following fields:

• Pen: Select the Pen
• Ingredients: Select the Ingredient
• Amount Fresh: Enter the fresh weight quantity
• Amount Dry: The system will automatically calculate this based on dry matter percentage
• Dry Matter (%): Enter the percentage of dry matter in the feed
• Total/Per Cow: Select whether the amount is for each animal or the entire group

Editing a Non-TMR Feed

To edit a non-TMR feed:

1. Click the feed record you would like to edit or click the edit icon (pencil).
2. A dialog will open showing the feed details.
3. Update the feed details as needed.
4. Select whether the amount is per individual animal (Per Cow) or for the entire group (Total).
5. Click the Save button to apply your changes.

Edit Non-TMR Form

The edit dialog includes the following fields:

• Pen: Select the Pen (e.g., Milking Cows)
• Ingredients: Select the Ingredient (e.g., Grass summer)
• Amount Fresh: Enter the fresh weight quantity
• Amount Dry: The calculated dry weight based on the dry matter percentage
• Dry Matter (%): Enter the percentage of dry matter in the feed
• Total/Per Cow: Select whether the amount is for each animal or the entire group

Deleting a Non-TMR Feed

To delete a non-TMR feed:

1. Select the feed record you wish to remove.
2. Click the delete icon.
3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog that appears.

Dialog options

When editing a feed record, you have several button options:

• DELETE: Remove the feed record completely
• RESET: Reset any changes made in the form to the original values
• CANCEL: Close the dialog without saving changes
• SAVE: Apply and save your changes

Tip

• When adding non-TMR feeds, consider the nutritional impact on your overall feeding program.
• Review non-TMR feed records regularly to ensure they reflect current feeding practices.
• Use the per-cow option for more precise nutritional calculations.

Note

When a non-TMR feed is saved, at the end of every day, a new record will be added to the loads page with the quantity fed to each Pen. This also means these feeds will be added to the total DM intake of your animals.