Early planning of the winter feed budget is key to limiting the cost of importing winter feed.
There is no single option that will suit you. Remember that your stock have the following feed requirements over the winter period as set out in the table below. Consider the length of your winter feed requirements, number of livestock, type of livestock e.g. cows vs. young cattle, option of saving more silage etc when completing your calculations.
Animal Type | Tonnes of pit silage needed per animal per month | Bales (4x4) needed per month |
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Dairy cows | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Sucker Cows | 1.4 | 1.6 |
0-1 year old | 0.7 | 0.8 |
1-2 year old | 1.3 | 1.4 |
2+ year old | 1.3 | 1.4 |
Ewes | 0.15 | 0.20 |