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Proper hay storage, feeding The Midwest Cattleman · March 30, 2023 · P9
methods reduce waste
By Linda Geist
Due to poor storage and •Space bales 3-plus feet ground, exposing
feeding methods, only about apart for better ventilation more of the bale
half of Missouri hay reaches and easier access with a trac- to weathering
the cow’s mouth, says Uni- tor. and spoilage.
versity of Missouri Extension •Butt bales end to end. Bale size mat-
livestock specialist Andy Mc- •Place bales on gravel or ters, too. Larg-
Corkill. elevate them on pallets or er-diameter bales
This leads to waste and old tires to reduce moisture have less loss.
reduced profits, especially as wicking from the ground. Smaller bales
producers reset their herds Bales stored on damp soil Hay rings reduce waste, but not all hay rings are created
equal. Choose the right size and type for your operation
post-drought. “Make sure flatten and squat closer to the continued on page 18 and consider investing in the most efficient type.
your high-value hay gets
in the mouth of an animal,”
says McCorkill.
McCorkill was one of the Missouri Beef Days
speakers at the Christian
County Livestock & Forage
Conference at Clever, Mis-
souri, on March 7.
A hay barn to protect your
investment is the best bet,
McCorkill says. If you can’t may 6-13, 2023 • bolivar, mo
put hay under a roof, pay
strict attention to outside
storage practices that expose
bales to sunlight and precip-
itation:
•Run hay bales in rows
in a north-south orientation
on a sloped site that allows
drainage.
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