Straw is a very useful feed if prepared in the right way.

• Dry cows - straw is useful for adding fibre and bulk to the ration while helping us control energy intake.
  
  
• Milking cow rations it can be very useful as physically effective fibre when required.
  
  
• Youngstock and calves - straw provides structural fibre which encourages chewing and rumination and helps support normal rumen development and function.

Why chop the straw?

“Consistently chopped straw gives us much greater control over the nutritional performance of a ration. The right chop length reduces sorting and provides effective fibre – supporting rumen development in calves and, in dry cows, helping control energy intake while maintaining rumen fill, function and dry matter intake. 

For our customers, this means a more consistent ration and better transition into lactation. Having one versatile machine that can accurately process straw for feeding, while also handling jobs such as bedding, makes practical sense on farm too.”

Scott Carter, Technical Manager, Advanced Ruminant Nutrition (ARN)