From Pete Erickson:
Due to the recent floods, dairy producers could be in for some further problems with their cows in the upcoming months. Because mud is coating many of the forages, clostridial contamination of the cropcan occur. This along with the potential of mold development can become problematic for many producers. Here are some tips to help get through this situation:
- Vaccinate your cattle against clostridia, this bacteria strikes fast and kills cows.
- Pack your silages very well, use an inoculant to help lower pH
- Try putting plain white salt (50 pounds/400 sq.feet of top surface) this will help reduce spoilage
- Make sure you cover the silo
- Feed a mycotoxin binder such as bentonite or MTB 100 to the cattle
- Don’t feed any non-fermented (green silages) to your cattle.
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