In many farms, feed intake remains below optimal levels without the ration itself being the main issue. The difference comes from access: insufficient space at the feed bunk, uneven distribution, or competition among animals.

In dairy farms, if feed bunk space drops below 60–70 cm per head, intake can decrease by 5–10%. This translates into direct losses of 1–2 liters of milk per head per day. In the pig sector, limited access to feeders leads to weight differences of up to 10–15% within the same batch.

In practice, the issue is easy to observe: animals waiting to eat, feed sorting, or uneven consumption throughout the day. It is not a problem of formulation, but of organization.

The decision is straightforward: reduce crowding at feeding points and ensure uniform distribution. Increasing access does not require major investment, but delivers rapid results in both intake and production.

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