The choice of inoculant plays an important role in the quality of grass hay

In the campaign, when we harvest the hay and prepare the grass hay, it is good to think about its quality and how we will feed the animals in the next winter season. For the production of quality hay, it is good to bet on the use of quality inoculants. The high concentration of bacteria ensures conservation of the hay mass, which guarantees the preservation of nutrients and leads to an improvement in the quality of the hay, and accordingly its consumption. Bacteria provide greater aerobic stability and less loss of dry matter.

This is where the importance of a properly selected inoculant comes in, which regulates this process and helps ensure proper and effective haying. The inoculant must be chosen according to the type of raw material for hay production, because the fermentation process is not the same for everyone.

ProFerm HC is a specially developed formula for haylage producers of grass (from 25 to 40% dry matter), alfalfa, clover. It is a biological preservative containing specially selected powerful homofermentative lactic acid bacteria:

Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 11672 (9.4 x 10⑽ KBE/g) and Pediococcus acidilactici DSM 11673 (9.4 x 10⑽ KBE/g)

They convert plant sugar exclusively into lactic acid, improving lactic acid fermentation and improving hay quality, including baled hay.

Only 0.8 g of ProFerm HC are needed to produce 1 ton of grass hay, or one pack of 200 g is enough for 250 tons.

The application of ProFerm HC results in:

• Supports natural lactic acid fermentation;
• Supports conservation by providing high quality haylage;
• Processed grass hay has higher nutritional and energy values;
• Forage intake increases;
• Conserves energy in the silage, leading to higher milk yield and growth;
• Processed grass hay has better palatability and is therefore better accepted by animals.
   

Take advantage of the Agravis® brand silage supplement purchase program. With the purchase of 5 pieces of ProFerm HC, you receive a free sample of the grass hay prepared in a certified laboratory in Germany, through which its components and qualities can be precisely examined.

Based on the obtained nutritional values, the specialists of HL-TopMix will prepare a recommended scheme for balanced and optimal feeding of your animals.

More about Agravis® quality silage additives, their application and the HL-TopMix inoculant package purchase program can be obtained by making an inquiry at sales@hl-topmix.com, on the company website: www.hl-topmix.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TopMixLtd.