Silage Inoculants

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Why use a silage inoculant?

What you feed your cattle has a direct impact on their health, productivity, and overall performance. High-quality silage – fresh, palatable, and nutrient-rich – is essential for supporting the well-being of both beef and dairy herds.

Why does silage matter?

The primary goal of ensiling is to preserve the nutritional value and palatability of forage while minimising dry matter losses. Effective silage management can significantly influence the profitability of your herd. A few days of proper planning and care can result in a whole year’s worth of benefit – or loss.

Three key factors influence silage quality:

The crop being ensiled
Oxygen exposure during the ensiling process
Microorganisms naturally present on the forage

The microorganisms on your crop can either enhance or compromise the quality of silage. This is where silage inoculants come in – they allow you to tip the balance in your favour by encouraging beneficial microbes that drive better fermentation and preservation.

How do silage inoculants work?

Reduce dry matter loss of the forage, which reduces CO₂ production
Reduce protein breakdown, which reduces the ammonia output
Reduce wastage, which improves silage preservation and palatability

Ensuring consistently high-quality silage

At ENVARTO, we go beyond offering premium silage inoculants – we partner with you to improve every aspect of your silage program. Using our Essential Silage Toolbox, developed in collaboration with Novonesis, we assess the silage you’re currently feeding and identify areas for improvement.

Armed with these insights, we help you plan for the next silage season – ensuring better fermentation, improved nutrient preservation, and consistently higher-quality feed.

Enquire about our Essential Silage Toolbox