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Grassland farmers urged to be mindful of 'shrink' this silage season

As we head into silage season, minimising contamination in the clamp and losses at the feed fence are key to ensure you are getting the most out of your silage

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock 鈥� 4 min read
Silage contamination can lead to silage 'shrink'.
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Silage contamination can lead to silage 'shrink'.

Speaking on a recent webinar hosted by Hoard's Dairyman, Professor Luiz Ferraretto, University of Wisconsin-Madison, explained that poor silage management can lead to reduced dry matter intakes and reduced...

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