After the moldy forage is dried, it may appear to have returned to its normal state on the outside, but the harmful mold and toxins on the inside have not been completely eliminated.
These harmful substances are extremely dangerous for cattle and can lead to poisoning, illness and even death if they are fed directly to the cows. Therefore, we can't take chances and assume that it is safe to use after drying.
In order to ensure the safe and effective preservation of forage, we can take some scientific approaches.
First of all, we can use the silage method, where fresh forage is placed in an airtight container and preserved by anaerobic fermentation. This not only effectively inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms, but also retains the nutrients in the forage.
In addition, we can also use sun-drying and drying methods to preserve the forage. The sun-drying method is to dry fresh forage and store it in a dry, ventilated place. The drying rule is to put the fresh forage in the dryer to dry it to remove excess moisture. These methods can both prolong the shelf life of the forage while reducing the moisture content in the forage and reducing the likelihood of mildew.
Regardless of the method used to preserve forage, we should pay attention to the following points.
First of all, make sure that the forage has been cleaned before storage to avoid harmful microorganisms.
Secondly, keep a dry and ventilated environment during storage to avoid moisture and mildew of the forage.
Finally, we should regularly check the storage of forage, and if there is mildew or odor, it should be dealt with in time to avoid endangering the health of the cattle.