“Rebale” into small bales
Silage or haylage in big bales can be problematic for smaller horse farms. The big bales contain too much forage for a few horses to...
Read MoreMicrobiological hygiene analysis of forage
A microbiological hygiene analysis is often considered after a visual and oral examination has established that the forage is bad. The...
Read MoreHigher vitamin content with well ensiled forage
Good forage is the greatest source of natural vitamins and can often cover horses’ vitamin requirements. But the vitamin content of forage...
Read MoreHigh DM concentration increase the risk of mould in haylage
Drier wrapped forages with DM concentrations between 50 and 80% are called haylage and at this high DM the risk of mould growth increase,...
Read MoreNumber of layers of plastic impact bale gas tightness
Number of layers of plastic film on the bale has an impact on the bale’s gas tightness. In this study the bale gas tightness, density,...
Read MoreWiden the window for harvest with several days
Different plants have different time points for ear emergence and can therefore be early or late. Even within some grass species there are...
Read MoreHarvest date can effect haylage hygienic quality
Wrapped forages for horses are commonly harvested in a relatively late botanical growth stage. Plant maturity influences not only the...
Read MoreGood advice before harvest
To get a good hygienic quality of forage it is important to be thorough at harvest, handling and storage. Here are some good advice for...
Read MoreWide-spreading compared to swathing
When forage is conserved as wrapped bales it is recommended to pre-wilt in the field. Usually the mower places the crop in swaths in the...
Read MoreThe hygienic quality of forage
Forage of good hygienic quality is important for the horse to stay healthy. Hay should be dry and dust free and silage requires a...
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