Measure and monitor dairy farm performance with the DTM CORE by Dinamica Generale

Reduce Feed Costs and Improve Herd Performance with Data-Driven TMR Management

Feed cost remains the largest expense in dairy milk production, often accounting for over 50% of total operating costs. In today’s dairy economy, characterized by tight margins and increasing input prices, improving feeding efficiency is no longer optional—it is essential.

A detailed and data-driven analysis of TMR preparation and delivery frequently reveals opportunities to:

• Increase milk production
• Reduce feed refusals at the bunk
• Lower fuel and labor costs
• Improve overall feeding consistency

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Feeding Data

The DTM CORE – Daily TMR Manager Software by Dinamica Generale is a powerful feeding management platform designed to support dairy farm managers, nutritionists, and herd owners in making informed, data-driven decisions.

DTM CORE provides a centralized system to monitor, analyze, and optimize daily feeding operations, helping to reduce feed costs while improving herd performance and consistency.

Many dairy farms already use DTM CORE for essential feeding tasks, such as:

• Intake tracking
• Feed cost calculation
• Ingredient and feed usage monitoring
• Pen count management
• Daily ration adjustments

These tools are extremely valuable. However, they represent only a fraction of what DTM CORE can deliver.

Beyond Rations: Monitoring Feeder Performance

One of the most underestimated areas in dairy management is feeder performance monitoring.

When talking with dairy owners and managers, a common question is:
“What kind of job does your feeder do?”

The most frequent answers are:

• He shows up on time
• The cows always have feed
• He is attentive

Rarely do these answers address measurable performance, consistency, or accountability.

Yet the feeder is responsible for managing the single largest cost center on the dairy farm. Despite this, while reproduction, fresh cow health, and parlor performance are regularly monitored, structured feeder evaluation and training are often overlooked.

Improve Communication and Reduce Human Error

The feeder operates at the center of a complex network that includes:

• Dairy owners and herd managers
• Nutritionists
• Feed and ingredient suppliers
• Equipment dealers and service providers

Daily communication typically involves:

• Changes in pen counts
• Forage dry matter variations
• Ration and ingredient updates
• Forage inventory and face management
• Ingredient delivery, storage, and processing
• Feeding equipment use and maintenance

Without structured tracking, communication breakdowns and human errors can easily occur.

DTM CORE as a Management and Training Tool

By tracking feeding activities with DTM CORE, dairy managers can:

• Improve internal communication
• Standardize feeding procedures
• Reduce variability and errors
• Monitor operator accuracy and consistency
• Support feeder training and accountability

Built-in operator performance graphs and reports allow managers to objectively evaluate feeder performance over time, identify deviations, and intervene proactively.

A Key Player in Dairy Farm Efficiency

DTM CORE transforms feeding data into actionable insights, making it easier to monitor, manage, communicate, and educate the feeder—one of the most critical members of the dairy team.

In a modern, data-driven dairy operation, precision feeding is not just about the ration—it’s about people, processes, and performance.