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Increasing Hay Utilisation – Cattle

Lowering hay waste reduces the cost of feeding livestock. It also means that less hay needs to be transported, stored, fed out, and, if wasted, cleaned up.

Compare hay wastage when feeding on the ground to feeding through an Advantage Feeder.

150 days per year is a common period for cattle to be fed hay.
This is the number of days for a bale to be consumed.
Large square bales of hay commonly weigh 600kg and 5x4 round bales commonly weigh 350kg.
Enter the cost of your feeding ration.
Current pricing on feeders can be found on our Product Directory.
Please enter a number from 1 to 30.
How long the product is expected to last. Maximum input is 30.
Straight line depreciation over two-thirds the lifespan of the product with a $0 residual. Assumes the feeder is only used for this period each year.
Enter the additional amount of waste you estimate from feeding on the ground compared to feeding through an Advantage Feeder.
Additional profit gained through this feeding period.
Number of months for the additional profit to exceed the investment in the product.
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Feeding on the Ground vs. Using Hay Feeders

Feeding hay, silage, or straw directly on the ground can result in significant wastage of valuable fodder. Using Advantage Feeders hay feeders dramatically improves fodder utilisation, reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Additional Considerations Increasing Hay Utilisation – Cattle

Farming operations are complex, and the following factors are not included in this calculator:

  • Reduced storage needs: Using up to 30% less fodder means less storage is required, lowering costs for sheds or other storage solutions.
  • Parasite management: Feeding on the ground increases the likelihood of stock ingesting worms from faeces, raising parasite management costs.
  • Pasture impact: Wasted fodder can prevent future pasture growth in that area or require cleanup.
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  • Lower input costs. Improve livestock production. Increase profitability.
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