I would even like to see this expanded to silage using mixed grass or bundled and wrapped mixed grass to create silage stacks. Even a new silo could be built to store mixed grass as slightly lower ql feed. A silo could easily have the look similar to an archery tower. i dont really...
Once the truck or silage wagon is full, the unit will need to be taken to the designated pit or pile area to drop off the load. Make sure the loads are placed as close to each other as possible. When first starting the pile, the first several loads must be place where the pile is...
It's different with fatter or moderate-framed cattle. With these, you have to manage feed so that they're either maintaining their weight, or losing some of it. It's actually easier to make a cow lose weight than for her to gain it, economically and metabolically speaking, which will be...
A tractor may be necessary if you have heavy temporary panels that need horse-power to be moved and not man-power, and especially if you are unable to move them yourself! Make sure you get the right size of tractor that can manage big bales of hay (average large round bale weighs aroun...
Silage must be harvested at the right stage, neither too late or too soon. Hay must be done properly to ensure no spoilage occurs, nor potential for combustion. Cut at the right time, allow it to dry, then rake and bale. Store bales as necessary, especially squares, since they're more...
When baling up crops for greenfeed, moisture level should be less than 18%, otherwise the bales will heat. Heating exacerbates the nitrate levels, turning the nitrates into nitrites which could make the feed much more toxic. Ensiling crops or even making bale silage will not reduce nitrate ...
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