Episode 25 - Total Mixed Rations (TMR) Audits

All About Agriculture

English - December 11, 2018 05:00 - 11 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Many dairy farms use a nutritionist to formulate specific rations for their cows, but the actual mixing of that ration and delivery to the cows is done by someone on the farm. A Total Mixed Rations, or TMR, audit reviews and examines the steps involved in gathering, preparing, mixing and delivering the formulated ration and determines if any changes or improvements are needed.