Grass silage quality - how does 2023 fare?

Many 2023 second-cut silages are very dry and will require careful management at feed-out, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy has been testing silage samples across the country. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

Silage Pits and Bales are being opened all around the country as the recent weather is making housing necessary to avoid damaging paddocks and, more importantly, maintain intakes and animal performance. 

Even if you have plenty of grass still to graze, stock will be better off in until conditions are more suitable to get it grazed off.