Silage inoculants

Silage inoculants from Chr. Hansen facilitate control of the fermentation process and help maintain a high nutritional value of the ensiled forage - features which ultimately translate into improved animal performance and higher return on investment.

Proper management of forage crops is one of the cornerstones of efficient livestock production. In North America alone, more than 50 per cent of the nutrient requirements for dairy and beef cattle are covered by silage. Yet today, silage is the most inconsistent component in ruminant diets. However, the consistency and quality of silage are improved by using the Chr. Hansen silage inoculants.

Fermentation process control

Chr. Hansen offers a range of naturally occurring silage inoculants that help control the fermentation process and prevent growth of the main spoilage bacteria such as clostridia and coliforms.

Ensuring high forage quality

Our products are developed to suit specific crop types and conditions and contain combinations of carefully selected lactic acid bacterial strains. Chr. Hansen silage inoculants maintain the nutritional value of silage and improve fermentation, aerobic stability and digestibility while reducing dry matter losses.

The use of Chr. Hansen silage inoculants not only improves forage quality, but also increases return on investment by a factor of 3 to 5. The benefits originate from increased milk production in dairy cows and weight gain in beef cattle.