CCM and moist maize silage

CornCobMix and moist maize silage are an essential pillar of feeding for many farms. Due to the rapid availability of energy and nutrients (sugar, starch), these silages are considered to be particularly susceptible to reheating. There are always problems with yeast and mold. The effects on the feed value are serious, feed hygiene suffers and losses during feeding are inevitable. Even with the best silage management, this risk remains. Especially in the warmer months of the year, these silages tend to heat up and become mouldy. These problems can be reliably prevented by adding suitable silage additives such as CCM-Stabilizer and Lupro-Mix NA. Yeast and mold have no chance to grow.

 

  • CCM-Stabilizer

    CCM-Stabilizer

    CCM–Stabilizer is a biological additive for improving the aerobic stability of Corn Cob Mix (CCM) after removal from the silo. The lactic acetic acid bacteria used in the CCM-Stabilizer were especially selected for the CCM field of application. They support the lactic acetic acid fermentation and enhance the stability of the CCM silage during air admission through their purposeful transformation into acetic acid. Losses caused by yeasts and moulds and the related heating up can be avoided.

    CCM-Stabilizer has been tested in practice (table). It has been proved that the silage durability improves when exposed to the air.

     

    CCM-Stabilizer is DLG-tested in group 2. The improvement of aerobic stability has been proven. It has been proved that the silage durability improves when exposed to the air.

    DLG

    CCM Stabilizer
    CCM Stabilizer Gebinde

    Advantages

    • Improved aerobic stability
    • No secondary fermentation due to yeasts and moulds
    • Reduced contamination with undesired microorganisms and better hygienic value
    • Support of natural lactic acid fermentation
    • Improved palatability and better feed intake

     

    Field of Application

    The use of CCM-Stabilizer is especially recommended for CCM.

    Dissolve one packet of CCM stabilizer into 100 litres of water stirring continuously and spray on 5 litres/ tonne fodder. Depending on dispensing possibilities, the concentration of the solution can vary. However, the amount must not fall below the recommended quantity of 5 litres per tonne CCM.

     

    Dosage

    • 12 g CCM-Stabilizer per t CCM
    • 240 g per bag, enough for the treatment of 20 tonne CCM

     

    Important information

    Careful examination has shown that our product, when used according to the directions for use, is suited for the recommended purposes. The optimal storage duration of the treated silage is 4 - 6 weeks before opening. If biological silage additives are used, then the ensilage and removal technique has to be very good. Plant cultivation errors and ensilage technique errors (e.g. compression and covering) cannot be compensated. We are liable for the consistent quality of the product, not for the risks of storage and use.

    Trivial results

    Investigation of the storage stability of CCM treated with CCM-Stabilizer
    Probename8. März 20018. Juni 200110. Juli 2001
    Probenamedry matter (%)8. März 200161,48. Juni 200161,010. Juli 200160,1
    ProbenamepH value8. März 20014,38. Juni 20014,210. Juli 20014,3
    Probenameyeats (CFU/g)8. März 2001< 5008. Juni 2001< 10010. Juli 2001< 100
    Probenamemoulds (CFU/g)8. März 2001< 208. Juni 2001< 6010. Juli 200120
    Probenamelactic acid bacteria (CFU/g)8. März 20014,4 x 1088. Juni 20012,7 x 10710. Juli 20011,2 x 108
    Probenameother bacteria (CFU/g)8. März 2001< 4008. Juni 2001< 80010. Juli 2001< 400
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  • Lupro-Mix NA

    Lupro-Mix NA

    Lupro-Mix NA is a buffered and highly effective mixture of propionic acid and formic acid. The natural lactic acid fermentation will be supported and active substances protect the ensilages safely from heating up and molding. The growth of yeast, molds and bacteria will be avoided and the hygiene of feed will be saved.

     

    Lupro-Mix NA is DLG-proven. In group 1a,b, 2

    Lupro-Mix NA

    Field of Application

    • For all silages with heating up problems
    • Especially recommended for Corn Cob Mix, ground ear maize and ensilaged wet maize.
    • For different to ferment silages depending on DM - content

     

    Dosage

    The dosage is dependent of the field of application

    Following application levels are recommended:

     

    DM-contentl / t
    < 25 %4
    25 – 35 %3
    > 35 %4

     

    For total treatment of CCM and wet maize the dosage depends on storation time:

    • storage period of 1 to 6 month: 5 liters per ton
    • storage period of 6 to 12 month: 7 liters per ton

     

    Surface and layer treatment

    Per square metre 0,5 l Lupro- Mix NA (mixed with 2 l water)

    layer thickness ca. 20 - 25 cm, treatment of 2 – 3 layers

     

    Alternatively the total treatment of last loadings is possible.

     

    Stabilization of TMR

    3 l / to mixed ration

    Stabilization on liquid feed

    0,15 - 0,25 %

     

    Please note

    The usage of acids and their mixtures for conservation properties demands the HACCP – protocol.

    There you can find the safety data sheet of Lupro-MIX NA

    Additional information about the treatment of by products are here.

     

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  • Propionsäure

    Propionic acid

    Propionic acid is a clear slightly yellow, strong smelling fluid. Its concentration is 99,5 % Propionic acid. This acid is able to inhibit moulds and yeasts, therefore improving the aerobic stability of treated silage.

    Propionic acid is DLG – proven in group 2.

    Field of application

    For all silages with heating up problems

     

    Dosage

    The dosage is dependent on the field of application.

    The following application levels are recommended:

     

    DM- content (%)l/to
    < 25 %4
    25 - 35 %5
    > 35 %6

     

    For total treatment of CCM and wet maize the dosage depends on storage time:

    • storage period of 1 to 6 month: 5 liters per ton
    • storage period of 6 to 12 month: 7 liters per ton

     

    Surface and layer treatment

    Per square metre 0,5 l Propionic acid (mixed with 2 l water)

    layer thickness ca. 20 - 25 cm, treatment of 2 – 3 layers

     

    Alternatively the complete treatment of last loads is possible.

     

    Stabilization of TMR

    3 l / to TMR

     

    Stabilization of liquid feed

    0,15 - 0,25 %

     

    Additional information about the treatment of by products are here.

     

    Please note

    Propionic acid is corrosive. During application use protective gloves and safety glasses.

    The usage of acids and their mixtures for conservation properties demands the HACCP – protocol.

    There you can find the safety data sheet of Propionic acid.

     

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