Definition
It is slapstick fodder high in protein, derived from newly mowed alfalfa grass during the initiation stage of flowering, about 10% of the crop, using the application of silage technique.
Silage procedure
Alfalfa is a leguminous plant, therefore its grass is harder to be silaged comparatively to maize, because of its high protein content and its low sugar content. The alfalfa is mowed during the budding of the crop. At this stage, the protein is too high, 20-22 % in the dry substance, since delay of cutting reduces the protein and increases the cellulose, resulting to comprome of the quality of the silage. After alfalfa is cut, it remains in the field from 2 hours to 3 days depending on many factors, the most importants of which are atmospheric humidity, temperature, sunshine, variety of alfalfa and the field soil. Once the grass is wilted, it is cut up into small pieces, about 1-2 cm and 6 cm, through mechanical way, with a shredder system, and then it is packaged.
Alfalfa is a leguminous plant, therefore its grass is harder to be silaged comparatively to maize, because of its high protein content and its low sugar content. The alfalfa is mowed during the budding of the crop. At this stage, the protein is too high, 20-22 % in the dry substance, since delay of cutting reduces the protein and increases the cellulose, resulting to comprome of the quality of the silage. After alfalfa is cut, it remains in the field from 2 hours to 3 days depending on many factors, the most importants of which are atmospheric humidity, temperature, sunshine, variety of alfalfa and the field soil. Once the grass is wilted, it is cut up into small pieces, about 1-2 cm and 6 cm, through mechanical way, with a shredder system, and then it is packaged.
Feeding
Alfalfa silage is an excellent food for all ruminants, particularly in the period of high milk production.
Alfalfa silage is an excellent food for all ruminants, particularly in the period of high milk production.
Availability
Available in two packs of round bales, with dimensions 0,83x0,83 and 1,20x1,15 and weight 250 and 600 kg, respectively.
