Take care if feeding high starch rations this winter

摘要

Analysis of 500 grass silage samples by Mole Valley Farmers suggests many farmers have managed to produce good quality, well-made silage this season.However as can be seen in Table 1, higher lactic acid and lower NDF levels could also increase the possibility of sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA).Robin Hawkey, senior nutritionist for Mole Valley Feed Solutions, says the lower value of cereals and feed stock potatoes, together with the potential for a bumper maize harvest, could also add to the challenge.