Adding Microbes to Silage For Cows – How does it work? and what are the benefits

The beneficial bacteria (Microbes) present help ferment some of the sugars into lactic acid causing a decline in ph which results in a more stable silage (less perishable). In turn the microorganisms, under anaerobic circumstances, (as inside a closed silo), create a type of pre fermentation resulting in the release of anti-oxidants and vitamins. Valuable nutrients that are normally difficult to digest are broken down and digested more effectively which helps increase the yield of the cow, in some cases substantially. Heating of the silage is inhibited.

Common findings in analysis of Plusbac Silage added to silage over the years  include the reduction in the ph balance as well as the significant increase in propionic acid which has a positive effect on milk and milk protein production. It has also been found that there is a positive effect on the decrease in methane production in the rumen and increase in production of glucogenic nutrients.

Benefits Include;

• Reduction in pathogenic bacteria, potentially harmful molds and fungi in the silage/haylage

• Less waste of silage/haylage due to less rot

• Reduced heating of silage/haylage

• Ensures normal digestive function (More beneficial microorganisms in the digestive gut/tract)

• Maintains healthy appetite and weight by balancing nutrient production and absorption

• Optimises wellbeing, general condition

• A totally natural way to help maintain an optimum immune system

• Aids metabolism, improving nutrient production and absorption

More….

• For all baled grass and legume silages

• Applies one million live bacteria per gram forage

• Available for liquid treatment only

• 20l of Plusbac Silage treats 50 tonnes of haylage/Silage

• Add 20l to 60 litres of water and apply at 1.6L litres per tonne

• Tank mix life 2 days at ambient temperature

• Unopened shelf life 14 months in a cool, dry place

• GMO free Suitable for organic use

Application

400l Plusbac Silage will treat 1000 tonnes of Silage

Dilute the product by around 10/1 – 10l Rainwater/borehole water to 1L Plusbac Silage

Apply into chopped silage – best to apply whilst chopping from back of tractor

Please contact info@plusbac.com for more queries