Making high DMD silage
In this episode we are joined by Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist. Damian discusses the some of the key steps in producing high DMD silage.
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Show Notes
e also describes ways to reduce the risk of soil contamination, improve preservation and the importance of correct storage. The overall silage requirement for use in late pregnancy is relatively low Damian discusses how removing surpluses from the grazing rotation could help meet his demand.
Here is a link to a short technical article discussing this in more detail:
https://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2020/importance-of-quality-silage-for-sheep.php
And heres a short video clip on removing surplus grass as baled silage:
https://youtu.be/RW8D4bk4Rws
For more information:
https://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2020/importance-of-quality-silage-for-sheep.php