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Bulletin 1532

Implementing a baleage system takes consideration and planning. Producers need to weigh the benefits, challenges, and costs to optimize their forage production and livestock feeding operations. Baleage does have additional costs associate with it—including a wrapper, plastic, and plastic disposal. It also takes different management strategies to store and feed baleage to prevent spoilage when compared with traditional dry hay. Despite some additional management challenges, baleage can be very beneficial for many producers. It has higher forage quality when compared to dry hay harvested under the same conditions and is highly palatable to livestock. Finally, using baleage as a forage harvesting tool can reduce risks of forage loss due to weather and promote forage harvest on a timely harvest interval.

Status and Revision History
Published on Dec 31, 2020
Published with Full Review on Aug 29, 2024

Faculty
Jennifer J. Tucker Associate Professor, Animal & Dairy Science Lisa Baxter Assistant Professor and State Forage Specialist, Crop & Soil Sciences Lawton Stewart Professor and Extension Coordinator, Animal & Dairy Science

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