Making Sense of Forage Analysis Results |
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This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower. Results from forage analysis aren’t just for ration formulations. The numbers can also help producers adjust management processes to avoid future problems altogether. “The results of forage analysis can be really useful,” says notes Bob Charley, Ph.D., Forage Products Management, Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “For instance, it can show if the crop was harvested correctly or if silages are prone to spoilage.” Dr. Charley advises producers to review these parameters:
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