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Submitted to: Dairy Seminar Proceedings Western Canada
Publication Type: Proceedings Publication Acceptance Date: 3/16/1995 Publication Date: N/A Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: A computer simulation model of forage production and use provides a tool for evaluating forage technologies. The model, DAFOSYM, simulates alfalfa and corn growth, harvest, storage, feeding and use on a dairy farm. Forage losses and quality changes along with the use and costs of machines, structures, labor, fuel, chemicals, etc. are used to determine the profitability of forage systems. Simulation over many years of weather provides a long term evaluation of the performance and economics of alternative forage technology. This type of information helps direct research toward the more promising technology and aides forage producers in adopting the best technology for their farms. |
