Hay consists mainly of dried grass, but there are other plants that grow in the grass. These include alfalfa hay which consists of dried alfalfa used by hay suppliers Plainview. Hay is treated as food for animals during winter or in dry periods when there is little grass growth. Previously, it was fed to cattle on farms, but now silage is also fed to horses, sheep and goats, or in zoos. Hay is made by mowing a meadow and grass clippings and left to dry in the sun for some time. However, the grass should be shaken several times to get dry.
The dry matter content of fodder is about 80%, while grass has a dry matter content of 20%. The younger the cut grass, the higher the feed quality. If grass is overshooting (flower stalks forming) the grass is less palatable making it unsuitable for high yielding high quality fodder. Horses can be better fed with mown grass. In addition there is grass mix, which, however, has a low nutritional value.
The stack was made waterproof (a task requiring considerable skill) and the silage is compressed under its own weight and cured by the heat to release residual moisture. The cell is surrounded by a fence to separate it from the rest of the field . Depending on the area, the stack could be supported by an internal structure or a mobile roof could be lowered.
In order to counteract this risk, farmers make use of a fan. During the build-up, a ventilation channel must be kept clear. The advantage is that less well-dried hay can be achieved. A haymaking machine can be transported with the aid of a blower or elevator. The typical smell of fodder is mainly caused by the presence of anthoxanthum odoratum.
If fodder is stacked with wet grass, the heat produced can be enough to catch fire in the haystack. Farmers have to be careful about moisture levels to avoid the spontaneous combustion because the fire in a haystack can be very dangerous.The haystacks are rustic, characteristic of places in Central System in Spain or Romania farmlands. It consists of a central wooden pole on which the haystacks accumulate. Today, with the use of machinery, the storage mode has been replaced by the bales. Preparation requires dedication to have the same optimal conditions for consumption. There must have a suitable location for storage and distribution.
In hot and dry climates, fodder is made of very dry coarse plants having very little nutritional value, but that is the best the farmers can do those in those areas. The plant material determines the quality of feed. Farmers try to judge the point at which the blade of grass reaches its maximum growth before cutting forage.
The mown material is left to dry so that most of its moisture is lost but the material is still sufficiently robust so that it can be collected from the machine and stored as bales or stacks.Straw is normally used to feed domestic animals such as sheep, goats, cows and horses when or where there is not enough fresh grass, or fresh grass is too rich for easy digestion by the animal.
Hay is a grass or legume, cut and used as animal feed. The regulation of the production, distribution, trade and use of feed are strictly regulated both at EU and national level. This applies to livestock (delivering food animals, horses and other animals). The great diversity of rules that have direct or indirect implications for the food industry, are extremely varied and almost confusing. The primary objective of all provisions is to ensure a supply of food from animal production at the highest level in terms of security and safety.
The dry matter content of fodder is about 80%, while grass has a dry matter content of 20%. The younger the cut grass, the higher the feed quality. If grass is overshooting (flower stalks forming) the grass is less palatable making it unsuitable for high yielding high quality fodder. Horses can be better fed with mown grass. In addition there is grass mix, which, however, has a low nutritional value.
The stack was made waterproof (a task requiring considerable skill) and the silage is compressed under its own weight and cured by the heat to release residual moisture. The cell is surrounded by a fence to separate it from the rest of the field . Depending on the area, the stack could be supported by an internal structure or a mobile roof could be lowered.
In order to counteract this risk, farmers make use of a fan. During the build-up, a ventilation channel must be kept clear. The advantage is that less well-dried hay can be achieved. A haymaking machine can be transported with the aid of a blower or elevator. The typical smell of fodder is mainly caused by the presence of anthoxanthum odoratum.
If fodder is stacked with wet grass, the heat produced can be enough to catch fire in the haystack. Farmers have to be careful about moisture levels to avoid the spontaneous combustion because the fire in a haystack can be very dangerous.The haystacks are rustic, characteristic of places in Central System in Spain or Romania farmlands. It consists of a central wooden pole on which the haystacks accumulate. Today, with the use of machinery, the storage mode has been replaced by the bales. Preparation requires dedication to have the same optimal conditions for consumption. There must have a suitable location for storage and distribution.
In hot and dry climates, fodder is made of very dry coarse plants having very little nutritional value, but that is the best the farmers can do those in those areas. The plant material determines the quality of feed. Farmers try to judge the point at which the blade of grass reaches its maximum growth before cutting forage.
The mown material is left to dry so that most of its moisture is lost but the material is still sufficiently robust so that it can be collected from the machine and stored as bales or stacks.Straw is normally used to feed domestic animals such as sheep, goats, cows and horses when or where there is not enough fresh grass, or fresh grass is too rich for easy digestion by the animal.
Hay is a grass or legume, cut and used as animal feed. The regulation of the production, distribution, trade and use of feed are strictly regulated both at EU and national level. This applies to livestock (delivering food animals, horses and other animals). The great diversity of rules that have direct or indirect implications for the food industry, are extremely varied and almost confusing. The primary objective of all provisions is to ensure a supply of food from animal production at the highest level in terms of security and safety.
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