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Friday, August 25, 2017

baleage sample


baleage sample

Before the round bales were wrapped, we took 5 samples of the hay as a representative to send to the laboratory for feed analysis. The samples were taken by using a drill with an attachment that takes a core sample from the bale of hay. I placed the samples into a sealed plastic bag.

A sample of baleage was sent of the Dairyland Laboratories for analysis. It cost $16 for analysis. We have used this laboratory before for feed analysis with oatlage, haylage, and silage. We are looking forward to results since the hay is alfalfa at 10% bloom. The baleage should be really good quality! The cows should enjoy it!


The feed analysis report arrived by email. We are very happy with the results for the baleage.

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