Sila-Mix II
Code: 6662-50
Price: $57.99
Shipping Weight: 52.00 pound(s)
SILA-MIX II SERVES TWO PURPOSES . . .
Sila-Mix II is both a forage
preservative and an inoculant (added
bacterial culture.) This sets Sila-Mix II
apart from competitor products that are
either preservative or inoculant only.
In addition to its organic cobalt and
acid base, Sila-Mix II contains
concentrated sources of lactic acid
producing bacteria (Lactobacillius
acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum,
Bifidobacterium thermophilum, and
Enterococcus faecium.) These bacteria
help maintain a stable environment for
curing and storage of top-quality baled
hay.
SILA-MIX II PROMOTES SAFE DRYING
AND RAPID CURING . . .
Rapid lowering of pH is extremely
important in making quality hay when wind
row moisture is too high for normal baling
and storage of baled hay.
Studies show that when Sila-Mix II is
added to the baler head, pH levels of wet
hay fall well below 5.0 within the first 48
hours after the hay is baled.
Rapid pH reduction procures the maximum
level of nutrients in baled forage and reduces
yeast or mold potential with reduced forage
heating and burning loss risks.
SILA-MIX II REDUCES DRY MATTER LOSS . . .
Dry matter losses occur when nutrients
made from carbon and nitrogen (sugar
and protein) are physically lost. The
amount of available carbohydrates and
proteins are reduced, which causes a loss
in total dry matter. When Sila-Mix II is
applied, post-curing forage dry matter and
quality protein retention are improved as
progressive percentage storage losses are
reduced.
SILA-MIX II REDUCES HEATING . . .
A rapid, controlled fermentation, curing
sweat, and post-bale hay drying reduces
heat damage. Heating from mold and
bacterial action reduces energy in hay and
forage and damages the biological value of
protein. Hay treated with Sila-Mix II seldom
heats above 100 degrees F, well below the heat
damage threshold.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE . . .
BALED HAY:
Add 2 lbs of Sila-Mix II per ton of hay using a
metered Gandy box attached to the baler.
Normally 1 lb per 1000 lb bale is suitable if
moisture is between 15-25%. For hay over
25% moisture, the amount of Sila-Mix II
needs to be increased to 2 lbs per 1,000
pounds of forage. It is important that Sila-Mix
II be thoroughly distributed throughout the
crop material to be baled. When cut hay
forage is above 15% moisture, the addition of
Sila-Mix II greatly improves the quality of
cured hay produced under high moisture
baling conditions compared to the same
moisture situation without Sila-Mix II.
HIGH MOISTURE GRAIN:
For best results, the grain should be ground
and Sila-Mix II applied a the rate of 2 lbs per
ton of ground material.
SILAGES:
Apply Sila-Mix II to corn, alfalfa, sorghum or
grass silages at a rate of 1 lb per ton of fresh
green chopped silage material when going into
the silo.
GOOD HAY STARTS WITH GOOD HAY MANAGEMENT . . .
As much as possible, assess the likelihood of
baling hay after mowing or windrowing at
maximum moisture content in forage less than
15% going into each bale. When added to low
moisture hay, a greater improvement in nutritive
value results with Sila-Mix II is added.
Windrowed forage with a moisture content higher
than 15% will cure as higher quality baled hay if
Sila-Mix II is added.
Proper hay treatment at the baler requires the
addition of a metered Gandy box for automatically
adding Sila-Mix II at the appropriate amount to
cut forage as it continuously feeds into the baler.
Sila-Mix II takes the guess-work out of the
decision of when to bale or not to bale. Moisture
content can range from below 15% moisture to
above 25% in windrowed forage and still result in
good useable hay. Moisture levels in forage above
25% require additional Sila-Mix II for satisfactory
preservation.
Bale tight and follow appropriate wrapping
instructions for the baling equipment available.
After baling, to prevent potential spontaneous
burning, monitor temperature in bales for a few
days before moving into closed storage buildings
or large stacks. Temperature should not exceed
105 degrees F.
When properly treated with Sila-Mix II, hay will
generally not exceed 100 degrees F when probed.
NOTICE:
DUE TO VARIANCE IN PRODUCER
MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENT, NO
WRITTEN OR IMPLIED GUARANTEES ARE GIVEN.
