“There is no room for average quality silage on an efficient beef producing farm”

Properly ensiled forage can have higher DM and protein content and be less susceptible to spoilage. Animals fed with silage inoculated with homofermentative bacteria tend to have improved milk production, daily gain and feed efficiency.

Precision Microbes unique biome technology was developed and is manufactured in the Naul Co Dublin.

Our silage additive is the next of our unique liquid microbial blends for the Irish market. It is DAFM approved and organic certified.

With the success of our calf product both vets and farmers have been asking have we anything for cows. This unique homofermentative liquid is outstanding for silage preservation but also an excellent way to support gut health in our cows.

Our consultant veterinarian Tommy Heffernan explains later the work we have done and why in his words this is “another game changer from the Precision Microbes stable of biome solutions.”

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Better silage means better animal performance

We have been seeing some incredible feedback and results with our calf Probiotic and postbiotic liquid in calves up and down the country.

Farmers and vets now trust Precision Microbes and the excellent results we are seeing with calf health and performance.
The question is always asked when are you launching something for cows and adult cattle. The answer is now through this homofermentative silage additive we are inoculating the silage to improve fermentation and preservation.
We also are turning the silage into a feed to support gut health with the beneficial microbes we use playing a key role in digestion and immunity support.
I have been running on farm trials for the last three years with Precision Microbes silage additive.
While farm to farm the cow performance figures can vary on quality of the grass when it is cut. We have seen a big difference in improved rumination, better more consistent fecal scoring, cow health and performance.

In 2023 we sent out over 4000 liters to over forty farms to trial our product. The results were simple farmers could see the benefits in the forage conservation and the livestock. We have our cows indoors at their most critical time of year calving and often finishing beef cattle. Don’t leave preservation and quality to chance chose Precision Microbes additive game changers in biome solutions for farms
Precision Microbes silage additive is more than just a product, it’s a game-changer in farm biome management, offering a scientifically backed, practical solution to make high quality silage.

Ensiling additives reduce risk but choosing the best type can provide numerous additional benefits.

Ferment with Precision feed for success

Making high quality silage and forage is the foundation of a healthy herd during the winter months. With our unique liquid easy to use homofermentative additive we are game changers in preservation and gut health.
Supporting beef and dairy farmers to make the best quality silage they can.

Challenges in Silage Making

Spoilage: Loss of valuable feed due to microbial decay.
Nutritional Loss: Deterioration of vital nutrients over time.
Weather Dependency: The unpredictability of weather can severely impact the silage-making process.

Why High-Quality Silage Matters

Livestock Health: Preserves essential nutrients, promoting better health and productivity.
Farm Productivity: Increases feed efficiency, leading to higher milk or meat yields.
Economic Viability: Reduces the need for supplementary feed, lowering operational costs.
Sustainability: Minimizes waste, supporting more environmentally friendly farming practices.

Ensiling Additive Types

1. Live Homofermentative Bacteria
The best solution. They produce twice as much lactic acid and as a result reduce the pH rapidly. Due to the rapid pH reduction, test have proven that greater levels of DM and crude protein are retained in the feed. They offer great mould protection and post feeding results include improved milk production, daily gain and feed effi ciency.

2. Live Heterofermentative Bacteria
Good a reducing pH but besides lactic acid, they also produce acetic acid in a 1:1 ratio and this can affect the taste of the feed. They offer good control of mould formation, but no post feeding benefits.

3. Freeze Dried LAB
These need to be hydrated at a specifi c temperature with chlorine free water before use and take longer to reach an effi cient concentration and as a result take longer to reduce the pH. They have a marginal effect on mould formation due to the slow start and
little post feeding benefi ts.

4. Acids
Ensiling acids have the advantage of dropping the pH very quickly and help prevent mould formation. Knowing the moisture content of the crop is critical. More moisture = more acid required = more expense. There are no known post feeding benefi ts.

Dose Rate and Application

Standard Applications: Product should be diluted with water (well water or rain harvested water ideally) at a rate of 100ml added to 900ml water (10%). Application rate would then be 0.5 Litre to 1 Litre of mix per tonne depending on the quality of the forage.

Ultra Low Volume Applications: 50ml to 100ml per tonne of silage depending on the quality of the forage.