Dos & Donts in silage feeding

Livestock plays an important role in the livelihood of most farmers by providing food to the family, supporting crop production and earning farm families income.
However, feed shortage and poor quality of available feeds continue to be a major challenge for farmers in Kenya.
Farmers usually lack good quality feed that can enhance milk production as their animals depend on various grasses and crop residues which are only available in abundance during the rainy season.
As such, poor feeding leads to poor health and low milk production hence farmers get low income from their livestock.
Fodder can be conserved to feed livestock during periods of shortage, caused by limited pasture growth or inadequate pasture conditions.
One way to preserve the nutrients in green fodder and extend its storage to over 1 year, is by transforming it into silage.