At this time of year, buffer feeding dairy cows is the tried-and-tested way of achieving a nutritious ration that supports milk quality alongside animal wellbeing. Duynie’s Balancer Mix is a palatable moist blend that’s high in digestible fibre and low in oil. By introducing bypass protein, it complements the front-end protein found in energy-rich grass, creating a perfectly balanced ration. As well as containing the fibre essential for maintaining butterfats, it has appropriate starches to support milk production, too. This is especially important for early lactation and high-yielding cows.

For bovine digestion to be efficient, RDP (rumen degradable protein, delivered by grass) and DUP (digestible undegraded protein, delivered by feeds such as brewers grains) must work together. Grass alone is unable to deliver the nutritional balance needed to meet the challenges of maintaining body condition, producing milk and sustaining fertility. Introducing Balancer Mix is the key to taking advantage of the energy present in new grass while ensuring dry matter intake (DMI) is optimized.

As well as being an excellent choice for buffer feeding, Balancer Mix can also be used to supplement low-quality silage or to eke out grazing. When the seasons move on and the profile of the grass becomes lower in sugars and higher in fibre, it’s easy to move the herd onto Duynie’s Power Mix. With its high-energy starch and oils it resets the balance and transitioning is straightforward.