Self-test: Dry Matter Calculations

Sample Calculation 1

A ration for a cow with a milk yield of 30 kg per day is as follows:

  • 23 kg of grass silage (45% dry matter)
  • 12 kg corn silage (36% dry matter)
  • 6 kg kibble (90% dry matter)

Question: How many kilograms of dry matter does this cow consume daily? (Round to 1 decimal place)


Sample Calculation 2

According to the ration requirements, a cow should consume 10 kg dry matter of grass silage (40% dry matter).

Question: How many kilograms of silage should this cow consume per day? (Round to whole number)