Nutra-Fix™ hay Forage Silage Preservative

Uses: Other | hay, Forage, Silage Preservative

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Nutra-Fix™ Hay Forage Silage Preservative is a liquid concentrate based on organic food-grade ingredients from natural sources. It contains a stable Lactobacillus acidophilus lactis fermentation extract for use on hay, silage and forage.

Alfalfa contains its maximum content of crude protein and digestible dry matter at the pre-bud stage of growth. As the plant matures, valuable nutrients decrease and crude fibre content increases. Baling mature alfalfa hay that has a lower moisture content shatters the leaves, which is where approximately 70% of the plant’s protein is contained, and therefore vastly reduces its nutrient content. Nutra-Fix™ allows hay to be baled at higher moisture content and minimize the loss of leaves.

Nutra-Fix™-treated hay baled in one-ton square bales at 20% moisture contained 12% more crude protein than untreated bales harvested at 14% moisture. The treated bales contained 11% more digestible protein. When the bales were opened and evaluated, all the treated bales were classified as high quality, free from heat damage and/or mould.

Benefits

• Nutra-Fix™ is safe and easy to use compared to bacterial or corrosive organic acid formulations.
• Requires no refrigeration or special handling.
• Mixes well with warm water.
• Works with high humidity corn or hay silage and saves money in drying costs and transportation.
• Appeals to animals and may be used as a feed flavouring agent.
• Allows cutting and baling at the right stage of maturity and a higher moisture content.

Directions for Use

• Mix concentrate well before use.
• Mix with warm water and agitate.
• Keep container closed at room temperature before and after use.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Apply as follows:

• 2 oz/ton or 60 mL/tonne of hay (18 – 24% moisture).
• 1 oz/ton or 30 mL/tonne of humid corn (20 – 30% moisture).
• 1 oz/ton or 30 mL/tonne of whole corn (20 – 26% moisture).
• 0.85 – 1 oz/ton or 25 – 30 mL/tonne of silage (general).

Packaging

• Liquid concentrate
• 1 quart or 1 L
• 2.6 gallons or 10 L
• 5.2 gallons or 20 L
• 55.5 gallons or 210 L
• The product has a shelf life of two years after date of manufacture under normal conditions.

Safety

• There are no known health risks.