Better Pasture Utilisation & Milk Solids Case Study
Summary.
Improved soil, pasture, and clover performance can increase feed efficiency and profitability. In monitored paddocks, cows produced 312 milk solids per season, compared with 297 milk solids the previous season — using the same amount of grass. This represents a 4.9% improvement in utilisation.
The Problem.
Many farms experience feed gaps, inconsistent pasture growth, and variable pasture quality. Even when grass volume is adequate, the nutrient value and digestibility may be lower — resulting in less milk solids per hectare.
The Result.
In monitored paddocks:
Milk solids increased from 297 to 312 per season
The same amount of grass was used
Utilisation improved by 4.9%
This means more income per hectare from the same pasture resource.
How DCT Products Support Better Utilisation.
DCT products improve soil function and pasture quality, enabling cows to produce more milk solids from the same feed.
✔ Healthier pasture with higher nutrient and mineral content
More digestible feed supports milk production.
✔ Improved clover content and biological nitrogen fixation
Increases pasture protein and energy value.
✔ Stronger root systems and healthier soils
Maintain consistent pasture growth and reduce feed gaps.
✔ Balanced pasture minerals (including improved DCAD)
Supports cow health and metabolic efficiency.
Why This Matters.
The result is more milk solids per hectare from the same pasture, effectively increasing feed efficiency and supporting farm profitability.
Conclusion.
This case study shows how improved soil and pasture performance can increase pasture utilisation and milk production — leading to higher income per hectare.
After one Season
Utilisation increased by over 4.9%