Silage film is used for the livestock industry, which aims to preserve the feed mixture and maintain the nutritional value of silage, straw, and corn. Preserved animal feed can be used for a long time, so you don’t have to change it often or worry about extreme weather changes. Other benefits would be your livestock will always be sufficient and in great health condition. There are various types of silage film and can be used according to your need.
One example is the silage film used for grass silage for beef cattle. Those of you who raise a lot of beef cattle are highly recommended to use silage film so that your feed needs are still fulfilled.
The choice of silage film can significantly impact the longevity and effectiveness of feed preservation. High-quality silage films, for instance, are typically made from premium materials and are tested to withstand harsh weather conditions. These products can last up to eighteen months, ensuring that the nutritional value of the silage is well preserved throughout.
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Silopak Silage Film
We are Silopak, the leading silage film and net wrap manufacturer in China. The quality of the film from our brand has been tested very well because it is made of selected premium quality resin. Our products have been proven to withstand harsh weather conditions based on customer experience.
We have been exporting products since 2011 to various countries. The products we offer are silage film, bale net wrap, and round bale film. We also provide silage which aims to maintain nutritional nutrition from grass silage for beef cattle.
Grass silage is an important part of the annual feed supply allocation for beef production systems. The total dry food that can be consumed by beef cattle can range from 25 percent to 30 percent. The procurement of feed is quite expensive, but when managing grass silage properly, it can make the cost more affordable when compared to forage. The challenge for beef producers is to balance feed quality with the availability of adequate silage for good performance and animal quality.
Silage Management for Beef Cattle
Silage management can be done by considering the live weight of beef cattle and meat production. How to manage silage with attention to yield and quality? Silage can be applied in grazing, which aims to increase the production per head of beef cattle and allow to increase stocking rates.
Silage can be integrated into the production system by taking into account the management of silage for feed for beef cattle by categorizing or making “cow class” and “feeding purpose”. The silage-based feed can indeed be used to complete livestock of various classes. This includes cows in the weaning period, milk-fed cows, and annual calves and older cows. In making silage, one must also pay attention to the quality of the silage film, which can affect the quality of grass silage for beef cattle. Here are some descriptions of categories or categories of cows about the purpose of feeding:
1. Finishing Heifers and Steers Class
The purpose of feeding for this class of cattle is to meet various market specifications for live weight with the final result in the form of fat covering and appropriate age so that it is timely. The feeding for this class of cows is full. The proportion of silage in food can vary from 20 percent to 100 percent.
You also need to pay attention to the quality of silage because high-quality silage is very important to maintain growth rates. In this case, silage acts as a major part of the diet. The next technique can be used as supplementary feeding.
In this technique, the amount of silage feed given depends on the quantity and quality of the available forage or pasture. You must ensure the quality of the silage to ensure a good animal response. Another important point is that it is necessary to check the protein status of the diet to determine whether protein supplementation is necessary or not.
2. Breeding Herd Class
The provision of grass silage for beef cattle in this category has various purposes, including:
- Achieving good body condition during childbirth;
- Maintain milk production;
- Maintain the growth of the calf or calf;
- Ensure adequate nutrition to maintain fertility and a target delivery interval of 12 months;
Silage is used as a supplement for the grass or other forage. The amount required depends on the quantity and quality of grass available.
3. Weaners and Feeder Cattle Class
For this category of cattle, feeders aim to maintain the growth rate of young cows to ensure they reach a satisfactory body weight at the onset of the settlement period. Caretakers give silage to calves as young as three months, adding concentrate as necessary. The given amount of silage feed depends on the available grass’s quantity and quality, considering the target growth rate.
In the dry season, providing grass silage for all classes of beef cattle aims to sustain survival and/or production. Silage serves as a long-term forage reserve during droughts, forest fires, or floods. Using high-quality silage can be a cost-effective method to maintain livestock during the dry season.