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Is Silage a Complete Feed for Medium Milk-yielding Cows?

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  In recent years, feeding silage to dairy cattle such as cows and buffaloes has become a significant trend as it has many benefits, which some of you already know about. In addition, it is a good choice for medium milk-yielding cows. But the question is, is silage a complete fodder for medium milk-yielding cows? We will find out in this post.     Benefits of feeding silage to cows   In this section, as Silage Agro Private Limited, we will look at the benefits of feeding silage to dairy cows and buffaloes.   ●         Silage is good for the health of cows, buffaloes, and ruminants. ●         This fodder is tasty and smells good, so the cattle eat more and gain more nutrients. ●         It increases milk yield in cows and buffaloes. ●         It is easily digestible, and thus your cattle can consume it without worrying about digestibility issues. ●         Suitable for the health of lactating cows. ●         Ideal for the growth of calves. Studies show that calves
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  Silage comes in many forms, such as ready-to-eat, packed, or bales. Silage bales are the most common among dairy farmers as these are readily available. First, however, you must know how to unwrap and feed it correctly. Rules for feeding baled silage You need to follow these guidelines when feeding  Silage Bales  to your cattle and ruminants. These guidelines also include what you should never do when feeding baled silage.    You should ensure that the storage site does not increase the probability of exposure to air. Some storage places increase the likelihood of punctures to the plastic wrap. ·          Examples include areas near trees having dropped limbs, rodents, or numerous varmint dens or that are freshly mowed and have coarse weed stubble. Many of these sites make punctures, which remain unnoticed until it is too late. Ensure that the forage is 50-65% moisture before you wrap and ensile it. Baling the fodder when the crop is too dry is the most typical