SDP MNC Top Fodder

Top Fodder is a two-day workshop that covers the science of silage making. Jordan Minniecon, from Lallemand Animal Nutrition, will lead the workshop and share his knowledge and expertise on silage management on dairy farms.

Program Overview

Making and feeding high quality silage with lower fibre levels encourages higher feed intakes and better cow performance. This program highlights the steps for making high quality silage.

The program covers:

• Using silage in the farming system
• Principles and science of silage making
• Factors affecting the quality & quantity of silage
• Harvesting silage
• Managing the wilting process
• Storage options for baled and chopped silage
• Use of additives and inoculants
• Using silage as a pasture management tool

This is a two-day course, with the first 1.5 days being a sit-down workshop style and the afternoon of the second day being out on Fountaindale Farms (Winzer's) dairy farm.

Morning tea/lunch will be provided on both days and we will watch the Melbourne Cup at the Urunga Bowling club after the course on day 1.