Beef baleage 

Baleage is ensiled at 40 to 60 percent moisture, while dry hay commonly is stored below 20 percent moisture and silage above 65 percent, explains Kim Mullenix, beef cattle systems extension specialist with Auburn University in its Timely Information animal sciences series. Its use is becoming more widespread as producers strive for higher quality forage and cut down wilting time. It is important to know each herd’s nutrient requirements before deciding to feed baleage as it could provide an opportunity to reduce other supplemental feeds. -Hay & Forage Grower Read more…