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Silage, often called "canned grass," is a popular choice for dairy cattle feed due to its high nutritional value, digestibility, and long storage life. It’s easy to prepare and highly efficient, making it an essential part of livestock feeding, especially during summer and autumn when it's the best time to harvest. Dairy farmers should take advantage of their own resources to quickly feed whole plant corn or corn stalks. However, improper preparation can lead to spoilage, mold, and unsuitable feed for animals. How to solve this? The Jinbao Type II starter offers a perfect solution!
Using Jinbao Type II starter significantly improves the nutrient content of silage, enhances palatability, and extends shelf life—making it a top choice among farmers. But how do you make high-quality silage quickly and safely with this starter? Follow these four key steps:
1. **Harvest at the Right Time**: Timing is crucial. Forages and crops have varying nutritional values depending on their growth stage. Grasses are best harvested at the heading stage, while legumes should be collected at the bud stage. Choose materials with high sugar content (around 1–5%) to support rapid lactic acid bacteria growth. Legumes tend to have more protein but less sugar, so they should be dried before use. Mixing them with other high-sugar green feeds can enhance results.
2. **Control Moisture Content**: Proper moisture is vital for successful silage. Aim for 65–75% moisture. To check: grab a handful of material, squeeze it for one minute, then release. If juice comes out, moisture is over 75%. If it holds shape without dripping, it’s around 70–75%. If it has elasticity and slowly loosens, it’s 55–65%. If it breaks easily, it’s below 50%.
3. **Create an Anaerobic Environment**: Lactic acid bacteria thrive in anaerobic conditions. Chop or crush the material, compact it tightly, and seal it immediately after filling. Check pits regularly to prevent air leaks, which can ruin the fermentation process.
4. **Use the Starter Correctly**: Mix 5 kg of Jinbao Type II starter per ton of silage material. First, blend the starter with corn flour in a 1:10 ratio (e.g., 1 kg starter + 10 kg corn flour), then spread it evenly across each 20 cm layer of silage. After all layers are filled, sprinkle the final mixture on top and seal the silage. This helps eliminate oxygen, create an ideal anaerobic environment, and reduce spoilage risks.
Adding the starter isn’t just optional—it’s essential. It speeds up fermentation, prevents harmful microbes, and ensures better quality silage with fewer losses. For more details, visit our website or contact us directly. Make silage easier, safer, and more effective with Jinbao Type II starter today!