Eric Hanbidge says that tanks and drains should be inspected hourly after ensiling until effluent release from ensiled grass has stopped. |
A high moisture content in the ensiled material facilitates compaction and the exclusion of air. |
Directly ensiled grass can produce peak effluent flows of up to 30 litres per tonne per day for the first few days after ensiling. |
Studies involving other species are required only when the nature of the ensiled material makes it more appropriate for use with nonruminants. |
The grain was crimped and ensiled and will be fed to the herd through a total mixed ration system. |
A preservative is then applied and the grain is ensiled in a polythene-lined clamp. |