A silage inoculant that maximises nutrient and dry matter protection
We know that silage-making is at the core of what you do. However, not all of the silage produced will make it to the feed passage. From fresh crop to harvest and through storage, the feed value drops, as does the physical quantity of the silage — by as much as 25%! This can hurt animal performance and increase your feed costs.
Egalis® is a new range of high-quality silage inoculants from Alltech® that maximizes nutrient quality retention and reduces dry matter loss. This means you have more silage to feed, better silage to feed and fewer concerns about wasting feed. Through enhanced palatability and increased dry matter intake, Egalis contributes to more profitable milk and meat production.
How it works
Egalis Ferment efficiently and repidly drives fermentation to a stable, final pH. It comprises Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus, which work synergistically to rapidly lower pH to the required final level, irrespective of the forage’s dry matter or buffering capacity.
Egalis Ferment is effective on:
- Grass
- Grass-clover mix
- Alfalfa/lucerne
- Corn
- Sorghum
- Whole Crops
- Legumes
The basics of fermentation
Fermentation is loosely defined as the breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeast or other microorganisms. In silage, a natural fermentation process, which takes place in the absence of oxygen, breaks down the plant sugars in the forage crop and converts them into acids. These acids drop the pH of the silage and help prevent the development of molds and fungi.Keys to fermentation:
- A reduced amount of oxygen present
- Adequate sugar levels and carbohydrates to promote bacterial activity
- Appropriate composition and temperature and suitable numbers of microbial bacteria
- Proper harvest moisture
Benefits of Egalis:
- Maximises forage quality
- Aids in nutrient retention
- Reduces dry matter losses
- Drives sustainable feed usage
