Economic Aspects of Feeding for Milk Production

This study2 deals primarily with this problem: (1) By establishing the characteristics and implications of the milk production function implied in the dairy feeding standards and recommendations; (2) By studying the inconsistencies between the production function implied in feeding recommendations and (a) the economists general concept of production functions, and (b) the generally available experimental data and information; (3) By synthesizing some empirical milk production data consistent with (a) the economist's general concept of production function and (b) the generally available experimental data and information; (4) By illustrating the use of the resultant production function in practical feeding problems; (5) By pointing out other uses for the general approach presented.