Haylages

HAYLAGES

  • Haylages are low moisture silage with characteristics between those of hay and silage.
  • It is made from grass and/or legume to a moisture level of about 45-55%.
  • To use up the oxygen and to trap and hold the produced CO2 within the silo, the silos should be as airtight as possible.
  • This condition will prevent the forage from spoiling by moulding, oxidising, heating etc. 

Advantages:

  • Haylage has a pleasant aroma, palatable & high quality feed.
  • Partially dried forage can be made into haylage.

Disadvantages:

  • Fine chopping, good packing and complete sealing against air entrance inside the silo is more critical than with silage.
  • The danger of excessive heating that lowers protein digestibility is more. 
Last modified: Monday, 29 August 2011, 9:50 AM