Kimberly Kassube
University of Wisconsin
When storing forages for a herd there's a range of options available, from silo bags to bales. There isn’t a right or wrong choice when choosing a storage option. But improper management of feed in storage will lead to what is known as feed shrink, or the loss of feed.
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