04/28/2026
What if you could increase production while reducing feed costs at the same time?
A 730-cow Wisconsin dairy did exactly that by incorporating ~10 lbs/head/day of wet distillers grains (WDG) into the ration.
On-farm results:
✅ +8.7% milk yield
→ 75.3 → 81.8 lbs/cow/day
✅ Improved components
→ Butterfat: +6.1%
→ Protein: +12.8%
✅ Lower feed costs
→ -7.2% ration cost
→ $0.53 saved per cow/day
→ ~$140,000 annually
💡 Why it works:
More output from the same intake = better feed efficiency.
Lower costs + higher yield = stronger margins.
This wasn’t theoretical, it was a real-world, nutritionist-managed trial on a commercial farm.
In today’s environment, smarter feeding strategies aren’t optional, they’re essential.
WDG is proving to be one of the most effective tools available.
📩 Want the full trial breakdown or thinking about ration changes? Let’s talk.
