Minimizing Hay Storage Losses Is Necessary

It may be easy, but not economical, to store large round bales by lining them up along a fence. Baled fodder probably accounts for the highest percentage of our winter feed costs wrapped around a cow. The production of hay consumes huge resources, and the quality of the diet is affected by the quality of the hay. Storing hay on the ground without cover will cause more spoilage than other storage methods.

Nutrients in total hay hay There were no significant changes in pounds of matter, pounds of crude protein, or pounds of total digestible nutrients on natural hay and alfalfa plots. However, visual impairment losses were reported after one year between covering and uncovering with twine or netting wraps.