Silage sampling for a laboratory analysis is recommended to get a more detailed report on the nutritional value of silage. Samples should not be taken until at least five to six weeks after ensiling ...

Proper sampling of forage is essential if we want to obtain an accurate indication of the nutrient composition, dry matter content, or value of any feedstuff. Correct sampling and analysis is even ...

As dairymen and livestock caretakers we are trying to optimize the performance of our livestock, whether it is producing milk or meat. Without knowing the quality of the feedstuff or forage we are ...

Farms relying on big bale silage to feed cattle should have an idea of its nutritional value – and ideally get some feedback on their field management. The simplest way to do both is to take a sample ...

Hay bales can be an effective and reliable feed source for livestock as the weather turns cold and dreary. When it comes to feeding or selling hay through the winter, one thing that should never be ...

A pre-cut grass sample, analysed for crude protein content and nitrate nitrogen levels, should be used as a gauge to time all silage cuts this season and review fertiliser inputs. Taking a grass ...

What can you do to take the mystery out of harvesting corn silage? Corn whole plant moisture is key for proper fermentation and is often the most difficult criteria to determine. Harvesting too wet ...

Ideally, sugars in grass silage at the time of cutting should be higher than 3%. Getting the fundamentals right at the start is the key to making good silage. Picture: Frédéric Michel / iStock. Wed, ...