Topics include sensory evaluation, chemical composition and physical characteristics of silage and the potential uses of the particle separator.
French language version of "Troubleshooting Silage Problems".
This video explains the principles and practices involved in making high-quality silages to feed to today’s high-producing dairy herds. This video details specific factors that the dairy producer controls in producing good silage and the steps that are involved in the silage fermentation process. Specific segments address the various types of silage that are commonly fed and the major types of silo structures used, including recommended silage dry matter and particle size for each structure type. DVD Format. English and Spanish versions available.
Compared to hay production, silage increases the potential yield of nutrients from available land, decreases feed costs, lowers harvest losses, and often increases forage quality.
Interest has developed in cutting corn silage higher during harvest to improve the forage quality. Cutting corn silage higher can increase silage quality because the lower part of the crop is poorly digestible, but this can also reduce yield.