Feed is the single largest expense on any dairy, and how it's managed can make or break both cow performance and your bottom line. In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Frederic sits down with VAS farm performance consultant team leaders, Melissa Freitas and Char Handschke, to talk about the biggest challenges in feed management and how new technology is helping farms of all sizes optimize their investment.

They introduce FeedComp, a new cloud-based app from VAS designed to simplify feeding workflows, bring consistency to every mix and reduce waste – so your feed dollars go further. From mixing and delivering rations to tying feed data back to herd performance, this conversation highlights how better management and the right tools pay off.

If you’ve ever wanted more clarity around your feed costs or a simpler, more accessible way to run your daily feed program, this episode is for you.

Here is the episode breakdown:

• 01:35 - Melissa and Char introduction
• 05:30 - Today’s most common feeding challenges
• 08:15 - Taking the complexity out of feed management
• 12:36 - How feeders can utilize FeedComp
• 15:16 - Keeping producers, consultants and nutritionists connected
• 18:43 - Tying feed with herd data to see the bigger picture
• 21:07 - Keys to feeding success
• 25:00 - What’s next: Other new VAS tools to power your dairy

This episode is sponsored by VAS.

VAS is focused on your dairy’s future with software and information solutions that help collect and connect your farm’s data. Contact your local farm performance consultant or reach out to VAS’ support team to see how their herd and feed management tools can support your dairy’s success. Visit VAS.com for more.