Handling & storage
It is important to understand how to handle and store co-products.
Endless possibilities with co-products
Effective storage solutions for co-products play a vital role in optimizing feed efficiency. When co-products are stored correctly, they retain their essential nutrients, providing consistent quality feed for your animals. Co-products add a nutritional value to the ration of livestock.
How to handle and store co-products:
- Line the walls with plastic sheets allowing for an overhang
- Allow warm co-products to cool for 12hrs before sheeting
- Compact either with a mechanical bucket or tractor rolling to dispel the air
- Ensure an even and smooth finish to avoid excessive trapped air when sheeted
- A sprinkling of salt over the surface will help to keep the quality
- Cover with a clean plastic sheet and weigh down evenly
- Keep the open face of the co-products as small as possible and surrounding area clean to avoid spoilage
- Check and maintain the covering sheet to avoid mould growth caused by unwanted air entry
Why opt for silage capping with co-products?
Helps to reduce the use of plastic sheeting and risk from tyre wires.
Co-products add feed value to the ration of your livestock.
Moist citrus pulp helps to deter vermin coming to your silage.
Capping with citrus pulp
- Speak to your Area Sales Manager at least 2 months before silaging to work out the area that needs capping and the quantity of produce required
- Prepare and clean an area where the required loads of citrus can be tipped before ensiling your forage
- When you finish consolidating the silage clamp spread the citrus pulp with a loading bucket at least 12inch deep over the surface of the clamp
- Consolidate the citrus pulp by pressing it down with bucket making sure you get an even cover with no gaps
You can also cap your brewer's grains with citrus pulp!
