Feed bunk management: how is it related to eating behavior of cows? - Dr. Trevor DeVries

Before we start thinking about formulating the most precise diet for our cows, we have to make sure that the feed is properly prepared and delivered to cows. In order to do that the right way, we have to understand the feeding behavior of cows.

In this episode, Dr. Trevor DeVries discusses what drives cows to feel hungry, what the feeding frequency is, how we can identify the individual behavior of the animals at the feed bunk, the benefits of automatic systems, and the challenges of research on nutrition with automated milking systems.

What you'll learn:

• The access of cows to the feed bunk
• Individual behavior at the feed bunk
• How many times should we push up feed?
• Feed push-up technologies
• Nutrition with robotic milking systems
• Technological integration in feed management

Meet the guest:

Dr. Trevor DeVries

Experience

• Current: Professor and Canada Research Chair on Dairy Cattle Behavior and Welfare at the University of Guelph

Background

• Ph.D., Epidemiology (The University of British Columbia)
• B.Sc.; Agriculture, Animal Sciences (The University of British Columbia)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn