This video discusses the problem of dry matter (DM) loss in fodder systems and offers solutions to reduce it. The loss of MS can have a significant impact on farm profitability, as it decreases the amount of food available to animals and increases production costs.
The main causes of MS loss include the following:
Field loss: It can be caused by poor crop management, such as mowing too late or insufficient drying.
Loss during fermentation: It can be caused by the wrong temperature or humidity during the fermentation of the fodder.
Loss during storage: This can be caused by poor fodder protection from the weather or rodents.
Loss during distribution: It can be caused by poor handling of the fodder or by insufficient consumption by animals.
The video offers several solutions to reduce the loss of MS, including:
Harvest fodder at the optimum dry matter stage.
Accelerate the drying of forages in the field.
Protect forages from rain.
Use good fermentation practices.
Store fodder in well-maintained silos.
Distribute fodder efficiently.
The video concludes that reducing the loss of MS is an important issue for the profitability of farms. By adopting good practices, producers can reduce their losses of MS and improve the quality of their animals' diets.
Key points to remember:
The loss of MS is a significant problem for farms.
There are several causes of MS loss, including poor management of harvesting, fermentation, storage, and distribution.
There are several solutions to reduce DM loss, including harvesting at the optimum stage, accelerating drying, protecting against rain, using good fermentation practices, storing in well-maintained silos, and distributing efficiently.