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The Science behind Silage Inoculant Development

Applying quality silage inoculants can help ensure a successful fermentation process. But how are these helpful silage inoculants developed? Read more about the process here!

Published on November 2021

Research

How to create premium inoculants like BONSILAGE

The application of silage inoculants requires a lot of research as well as official approvals in advance. A wide variety of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains are being tested in order to explore new effects and uncover synergies.

The whole silage inoculant development research is done in-house. Our affiliated plant LACTOSAN holds a broad collection of LAB strains. Together with our research facility, they are selecting the optimal strains for various crop types or dry matter ranges. The collaboration with external laboratories and research institutions help to maintain highest quality standards and the silage additive’s effectiveness.

Other important factors of the silage inoculant development are tested in small-scale trials at our research department, also contribute to the correct use of the silage additives, such as:

the opening times of the piles
different strain combinations ot
the chopping lengths of the respective cuts.

In addition, we have a short timelapse video to show the process of small-scale ensiling trials at Gut Huelsenberg:

You can read the whole process of creating an inoculant in our latest article at HOARD’s DAIRYMAN by clicking HERE.

If you would like to learn more about silage inoculant development or inoculants in general, schedule a conversation with one of our silage experts today HERE.

BONSILAGE at the World Dairy Expo 2021

Last week our BONSILAGE team attended the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. But this Expo wasn’t just about seeing impressive cows. Visitors had the opportunity to learn more about our silage inoculant BONSILAGE and speak with our team of silage experts.

November 2021

News

Happy Holidays from BONSILAGE USA!

December is an exciting time of year, especially in Germany. Every year, Germans end the year with the help of the advent calendar. As we approach the end of the year, the BONSILAGE team wants to introduce this German tradition with our U.S. family.

August 2022

Advice

Nothing Beats a Good Cover

Protect your silage harvest with a good plastic cover. Here’s why: A high-yielding harvest is the ideal goal for any farmer, but when it comes to silage, harvest is only half the battle. Once you have your pile planned and in place, you need to keep your silage safe and nutritious for your animals. Using the proper covering is the primary way to do so.