Total mixed ration

Total mixed ration (TMR) is a method of feeding beef and dairy cattle.

A TMR diet achieves a wide distribution of nutrients in uniform feed rather than switching between several types.

A cow's ration should include good quality forages, a balance of grains and proteins, vitamins and minerals.

[1] The number of groups of animals to be part of a TMR diet depend on existing herd size, the layout of barn, and loafing areas.

For dry cows this system can minimize metabolic and nutritional disorders in calving and the post-partpartum period.