Reduced heating with Hay Stabilizer results in improved digestibility, better color retention and less mold and yeast growth.
Treating with Hay Stabilizer allows you to bale sooner at higher moisture for increased yields per acre.
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Hay Stabilizer
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Propionic Acid
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| Dry Matter (%) |
| Day 0 |
85.6 |
86.8 |
| Day 17 |
86.3 |
86.8 |
| Day 65 |
86.0 |
87.5 |
| Crude Protein (%) |
| Day 0 |
17.0 |
15.2 |
| Day 17 |
17.0 |
14.9 |
| Day 65 |
16.2 |
14.8 |
| Molds (cfu/g DM) |
| Day 0 |
612,500 |
1,122,500 |
| Day 17 |
440,000 |
844,286 |
| Day 65 |
91,250 |
1,037,051 |
| % Change |
-85.1% |
+8.2% |
| Yeast (cfu/g DM) |
| Day 0 |
37,500 |
66,250 |
| Day 17 |
35,000 |
77,757 |
| Day 65 |
3,850 |
32,714 |
| % Change |
-89.7% |
-50.7% |
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Michigan Field Trial
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Treating with Hay Stabilizer resulted in significantly less molds and yeast.
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What is it?
A liquid concentrate of selected organic antioxidants and mold inhibitors, plus lactic acid producing bacteria which aid in the storage of baled hay.
Packaging:
Five gallon jug of Hay Stabilizer concentrate with a 10 oz. Hay Stabilizer Bac Pac
Fifty-five gallon drum of Hay Stabilizer concentrate with eleven 10 oz. Hay Stabilizer Bac Pacs
How is it used?
Step 1: In an applicator tank, add the 5 gallons of Hay Stabilizer concentrate to 20 gallons of water (25 gallon total).
Step 2: Immediately prior to baling, add the contents of the 10 oz. Hay Stabilizer Bac Pac to this 25 gallon Hay Stabilizer solution.
The bacteria in this solution is good for 96 hours.
Step 3: Apply to hay at the time of baling at the rate of 1 to 2 gallon(s) per ton.
Recommended for the following moisture levels:
| Alfalfa Hay |
Grass Hay |
| Moisture |
Application Rate |
Moisture |
Application Rate |
| 16-19% |
1 Gal. per ton |
13-16% |
1 Gal. per ton |
| 20-22% |
1.5 Gal. per ton |
17-19% |
1.5 Gal. per ton |
| 23-25% |
2 Gal per ton |
20-22% |
2 Gal. per ton |
Management Tips:
Determine the moisture level with an accurate, approved moisture tester.
Determine baling speed and bale weight for accurate application rate.
Store in a well ventilated area.
Features of Hay Stabilizer
- Non-corrosive
- Doesn’t flavor hay
- Less heating
- Cost effective - especially at higher moistures
- Better color retention
- Safe; non-caustic
- Better texture; softness; doesn’t burn leaves
- Has all the advantages of other products:
- Bale sooner – retain more nutrients
- Greater dry matter recovery
- Increased feed value with reduced heating – less spoilage
- Improve palatability
- Dual action - lactic acid production to reduce heating initially; chemical portion has very low volatility and remains in bale for long term stabilization of hay
- A cost effective treatment for hay
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