Matthew Brooke, from Doncaster, has used both Powerstart and Acti-Maize, maize silage additive, for over 15 years to aid with feeding his cows healthy maize all year round.
One of the main benefits Mr Brooke has found when using Powerstart and Acti-Maize is that they encourage his cows to have high intakes, which keeps them healthy and in turn results in very few nutritional problems in his herd.
Using Acti-Maize allows Mr Brooke’s maize to keep well during the summer months, compared to silage that goes untreated.
He has been very impressed at how easy both Powerstart and Acti-Maize are to use and store. Mr Brooke stores his product in the freezer until it is needed for use. He will then mix it up when his contractor arrives. Brooke Farming Co Ltd has benefitted from both Powerstart and Acti-Maize due to the lack of waste being produced from their silage. Their silage keeps really well in the clamp with no waste or heating.
Mr Brooke said: “This is especially important as maize is fed as a buffer in the summer, so there is much less reliance on bought in feed.”
Why use Genus ABS Acti-Maize on your silage?
Acti-Maize is an ideal choice for improving animal feed due to its ability to enhance fermentation. It speeds up the fermentation process, helping to retain more dry matter and preserve high-quality nutrients for feeding. Additionally, the increase in lactic acid production improves the taste, encouraging cows to eat more, which in turn boosts animal performance. The efficiency of fermentation also minimises the production of less palatable acids, ensuring better overall feed quality.
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