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INTRODUCING SILAGE ADDITIVES A complete range of silage additives for all forage systems.

SILAGE ADDITIVES

Although the silage making process can be explained very simply, it is actually a very complex process and dependant on many factors, such as the natural microbial population, harvesting conditions and the sugar content of the grass. Consequently, silage quality can be very variable. However, the fermentation process, which coverts sugar into the lactic acid that preserves the forage, can be effectively controlled by using an appropriate additive.

Benefits of using a silage additive: • Ensures fast and efficient fermentation • Improves aerobic stability • Reduces aerobic spoilage • Maintains nutrient levels • Improves animal performance by ensuring quality silage less nutrients are lost during the process and consequently the silage has a higher feed value when compared to untreated forages. Also, by improving the fermentation and rapidly reaching a stable pH the risk of secondary fermentation from clostridial bacteria is minimised. Furthermore, the activity of yeasts and moulds which cause expensive losses due to aerobic spoilage is reduced.

Several trials over a range of crops and ensiling conditions have shown that using Wynnstay’s range of silage additives improves both speed and efficiency. By speeding up the fermentation

The net result at feed-out should be a wellfermented, well-preserved silage which improves animal performance, which in turn can reduce the cost of production and improve margins. Further financial benefits are gained from reducing waste due to the activities of spoilage organisms. However, keep in mind that an additive cannot turn poor quality grass into good silage and that it is no substitute for good management.

Dr. Simon Pope, Crop Protection Manager 07990 578545 simon.pope@wynnstay.co.uk

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They don’t understand the science but they do know fine forage when they’re fed it

Containing MTD/1, the world’s most proven Lactobacillus strain, Ecosyl ensures more consistently reliable silage, whatever the weather.

• Reduces fermentation dry matter losses by 50% • Enhanced milk production (average 1.2 litres/cow/day over 15 trials) • Increased digestibility and improved palatability For further information: Freephone | 0800 919808 Email | enquire@volac.com Visit | www.ecosyl.com

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ADDITIVES - THE WYNNSTAY RANGE WYNNSTAY ADDITIVES

A traditional inoculant for clamp silage Crop Type: • Improves liveweight gain • Improves milk yield and quality • Improves voluntary intakes by 5% • Improves protein and energy utilisation • Improves fermentation • Reduces effluent by 30% 2 sachets per box (100TT)

Usage: Contains 2 sachets per box, each sachet is sufficient to treat 50 tonnes of forage. Dissolve contents of one sachet in 10L of cold clean water and mix thoroughly.

When completely dissolved make up to 100L with cold clean water.

For 20-30% DM silage wilted for 12 hours or more Crop Type: • Dominates the natural microbial population within 24 hours • Faster, more efficient fermentation • Up to 19L of milk per tonne of silage treated extra • Very rapid pH drop • Minimises protein breakdown 1 sachet per box (100TT)

Usage: Each pack contains 1 sachet and is sufficient to treat 100 tonnes of forage. Dissolve contents of one sachet in 10-20 L of cold clean water and mix thoroughly.

When completely dissolved make up to 200L with cold clean water.

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ADDITIVES - THE WYNNSTAY RANGE Contains natural microbial inhibitor for high DM and big bale grass silage

WYNNSTAY ADDITIVES

Crop Type: • Improves milk yield and quality • Improves liveweight gain • Alliin, natural microbial inhibitor • Improves aerobic stability • Reduces yeast and moulds levels • Reduces effluent 1 sachet per box (50TT)

Usage: Each pack contains 1 sachet and is sufficient to treat 50 tonnes of forage. Add contents of one sachet to approximately 10L of cold clean water and mix in vigorously using a whisk.

For best results the mixture should be left for 5-10 minutes and then whisked again. When completely dissolved, make up to 100l with cold clean water.

For maize and wholecrop cereal silage Crop Type:

• Alliin, natural microbial inhibitor • Improves aerobic stability • Reduces nutrient losses at feed out • Immediate and long-lasting protection against spoilage 1 sachet per box (50TT)

Usage: Each pack contains 1 sachet and is sufficient to treat 50 tonnes of forage. Add contents of one sachet to approximately 10L of cold clean water and mix in vigorously using a whisk.

For best results the mixture should be left for 5-10 minutes and then whisked again. When completely dissolved, make up to 100L with cold clean water.

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ADDITIVES - THE ECOSYL RANGE

Crop Type: • Contains Lacotabacillus plantarum strain MTD/1 which improves fermentation and animal performance • Applies 1 million MTD/1 per gram of forage • Bacteria is active immediately to start fermentation process • Inhibits undesirable microorganisms faster and reduces protein breakdown • Improves digestibility – increasing feed conversion efficiency Usage: Ecosyl 100 can be applied as a liquid or dry. Variable liquid application from 20ml (ULV) to 2L/T. Dry application – 200g/T. Storage: Unopened bottles/cans can be stored for 24 months in a cool dry place. Use opened product within 3 days. Once mixed use within 48 hours (ULV tank mix can be stored for up to 10 days in a fridge).

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ADDITIVES - THE ECOSYL RANGE DA Ecostable

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Crop Type: • Applies 1 million MTD/1 bacteria per gram forage • Improves aerobic stability, reducing the likelihood of mycotoxin contamination • Faster and more efficient fermentation • Reduced aerobic spoilage – delayed and less extensive heating • Combines an inoculant and a preservative in a single easy-use pack Usage: DA Ecostable is for liquid application only. Liquid application at 2l/T. Dry application at 500g/T. Storage: Unopened drums can be stored for 30 months in a cool dry place. Use opened product within 3 days. Once mixed use within 48 hours.

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DA Ecobale

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ADDITIVES - THE ECOSYL RANGE

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Crop Type: • Applies 1 million bacteria per gram forage of a 1:1 mixture of Lactobacillus plantarum strain MTD/1 • Faster and more efficient fermentation • Improves palatability for higher intakes • Opened bales stay fresh for longer • Reduces risk of mycotoxins and listeria for healthier livestock • Consistent fermentation for less bale variability • Combines an inoculant and a preservative in a single easy-use pack Usage: DA Ecobale is for liquid application only. For big bales add one can to 50L of water – apply at 3L/T. For mini bales add one can to 100L of water – apply at 6L/T. Storage: Unopened drums can be stored for 24 months in a cool dry place. Use opened product within 3 days. Once mixed use within 48 hours.

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ADDITIVES - THE ECOSYL RANGE

Ecocool

Crop Type: • Provides two unique bacterial strains in a single product – Lactobacillus plantarum strain MTD/1 for efficient fermentation • Faster, more efficient fermentation • Lower DM losses • More nitrogen preserved as true protein • Improves aerobic stability • Reduces heating and waste • Less risk of mycotoxins Usage: Ecocool is for liquid application only – variable from 20ml to 2L per tonne.

Storage: Unopened drums can be stored for 21 months in a cool dry place. Use opened product within 2 days. Once mixed use within 48 hours.

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DA Varicool

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ADDITIVES - THE ECOSYL RANGE

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Crop Type: • Apply the MTD/1 inoculant at a fixed rate to the whole clamp • Allows you to apply the inoculant and chemical preservative separately for maximum flexibility • Allows you to apply the chemical preservative at different rates, depending on the spoilage risk • Reduces DM losses • Combines an inoculant and a preservative in a single easy-use pack Usage: DA Varico ol is for liquid application only at 20ml/T. Storage: Unopened drums can be stored for 18 months in a cool dry place. Use opened product within 3 days. Once mixed use within 48 hours.

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ADDITIVES - THE ECOSYL RANGE

DA Ecocorn

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Crop Type: • Applies 100,000 MTD/1 bacteria per gram forage • Faster, more efficient fermentation • Improves aerobic stability, reducing the likelihood of mycotoxin contamination • Reduced aerobic spoilage – delayed and less extensive heating • Improves animal performance • Combines an inoculant and a preservative in a single easy-use pack Usage: DA Ecocorn is for liquid or dry application. Liquid application at 2L/T. Dry application at 400g/T. Storage: Unopened drums can be stored for 30 months in a cool dry place. Use opened product within 3 days. Once mixed use within 48 hours.

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INTRODUCING CROP PACKAGING

CROP PACKAGING

We have an extensive range of crop packaging products available to purchase from one of our country stores or to order for delivery direct to farm. We offer the following products within our range; • Silage sheets • Clingseal • Secure Covers • Net wrap • Silage Bale wrap • String and baler twine The leading brands are stocked including Visqueen Agri-S, Visqueen Clingseal, Secure Covers, Silobal, Bock Super 7, Silotite, Topwrap and Silobal. With over 50 retail stores covering an extensive regional area we are able to harness our buying power to offer competitive prices to the advantage of our customer base.

Our in-store team along with our regional specialists can offer advice on the best product to suit your needs ensuring you get the best from your forage.

We’ve got it covered; • High quality plastics to ensure the best quality silage • Extensive range stocked across our stores • Delivery available • Quantity discounts on large orders

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VISQUEEN AGRISHEET • Known for its high strength, puncture resistance and excellent seal characteristics

CROP PACKAGING

• Benefits from the latest 7 layer blown extrusion technology.

• Provides a highly effective air seal across the clamp face • Use with Visqueen Clingseal to help create the right anaerobic conditions for fast, efficient fermentation Visqueen Agrisheet is available in 100MU and 200MU in a range of sizes.

VISQUEEN CLINGSEAL • Creates the right anaerobic conditions to deliver enhanced silage quality • Facilitates faster, more efficient fermentation • Suitable for a variety of crops, including grass, maize, whole crop silage and crimped grain • 100% recyclable Visqueen Clingseal is available in a range of sizes.

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BOCK SUPER 7 SILAGE SHEET • Brand new 7 layer technology

CROP PACKAGING

• Incredibly strong silage sheet but still extremely smooth and flexible • Oxygen permeability <2cm³/cm²/24 hours • Top layer - white (reflects sunlight) • Bottom layer - silver (extra UV protection) • UV stability - guaranteed for 18 months • Thickness - 85 microns • Can be used in temperatures between -50°C to +70°C Bock Super 7 Silage Sheet is available in a range of sizes.

SECURE COVERS • Labour saving • Flexible non-fray knit – 300g/m² • Reduces waste and bird damage • Patented technology • No tyre wire problems • Gravel bags for a superior seal • 16 sizes • 10 year full UV stability guarantee • Can be used on big bales, straw stacks and silage pits.

Secure Covers are available in a range of sizes.

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SILAGE BALE WRAP

CROP PACKAGING

To produce high quality baled silage, grass needs to be tightly sealed with a reputable silage stretchfilm and to remain securely sealed throughout the ensiling period. Air ingress must be minimised during wrapping and to achieve this, bales should be of a high density in order to minimise the areas available for oxygen ingress.

Another important factor for baled silage is the optimisation of dry matter (DM) content. The drier the forage, the more difficult it is to produce a firm, dense bale without air pockets. Excess air in the bale will result in minimal fermentation and an increased risk of moulds forming.

On the other hand, too much moisture will result in heavy bales, more effluent (liquid waste from fermentation) and increased spoilage.

Wynnstay supply a complete range of consistent, quality balewraps that can help you produce great quality silage.

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Our silage stretchfilms offer a host of features and benefits including: • High puncture and tear resistance • Greater resistance to oxygen ingress • Excellent adhesion • Strength and flexibility • UV Protection • 100% recyclability Forage Guide

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SHOULD I USE 4 OR 6 LAYERS OF WRAP?

CROP PACKAGING

You should uniformly apply no less than four layers of film. It is essential that at least four layers of conventional balewrap are applied to protect the crop. Whilst many farmers still apply only 4 layers to silage bales, many more have discovered the benefits of a 6 layer application and have realised that applying any less is a false economy. In fact, the majority of countries now apply at least 6 layers of film as standard practice. The result is consistently higher quality silage and little or no waste. In addition, bales with 6 layers applied can withstand handling better.

Importantly, a minimum of six layers must be applied to all bales with DM of 50% or over, bales containing coarse crops and allâ&#x20AC;¨square bales.

Using 6 layers of stretchfilm could potentially save you money long term. With more layers of wrap, less air should be able to enter the bale, decreasing spoilage, losses and risk of moulds.

A research project at IGER Aberystwyth shows that a silage at 22% dry matter released 28L/t of effluent when it had four layers of wrap and 11L with six layers.

Commercially funded research at CEDAR, University of Reading, reported that with four layers of wrap wastage was almost 9% compared with 1% in those with six or more layers. More layers also maintained higher energy content and dry matter value.

Our most popular wrap continues to be the standard 750mm wide x 1500m long.

However we have a wide array of products available.

NET REPLACEMENT FILM (NRF) Using plastic film instead of net to hold a bale together is the latest significant development in the production of baled silage. NRF works on suitably engineered combination baler/wrapper units Advantages of NRF Silage Quality: NRF adds extra film to the barrel of the bale. The Oxygen barrier is improved. This leads to better quality silage.

Reduces mould: Extra film on the barrel of the bale reduces vermin and handler damage.

Labour Saving: No need to separate net and film when opening bales. This reduces feeding time, makes waste disposal easier and reduces costs.

Better shaped bale: NRF compresses the bale tighter than net. This keeps the bale in better shape.

For more information on all crop packaging please ask in your local store or visit www.wynnstayagriculture.co.uk to request a quote.

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SILOTITE PRO

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SilotitePro, offers farmers and contractors the triple benefits of an enhanced bale wrapping process, significant cost savings and augmented crop quality.

CROP PACKAGING

SilotitePro benefits from a greater reel length than conventional stretchfilms. This additional length allows users to produce more bales per reels with fewer reels changes necessary.

Enhanced oxygen barrier As a pre-orientated film SilotitePro benefits from an enhanced oxygen barrier – critical to ensuring excellent crop conservation.

Suitable for all balewrappers

TOPWRAP® RS1900 A long, strong bale wrap that is ideal for all balers, and for all shapes of bale.

RS1900 is 1900 meters long, 400 meters longer than standard film.

One roll of RS1900 will wrap more bales that one roll of Topwrap original, saving you time and money, without compromising your top quality forage.

PIIPPO® HYBRID NET WRAP 3600M One of the strongest net wrap in the market with a breaking strength of 290kgf – 320kgf • ECS2 - Easy Coverage System 2 eliminates troublesome “shoulders”. Guarantees symmetric and uniform bales • GreenCap - Shows you how to install the reel correctly into the baler • SuperCore - Shower proof core repels first drops of water • Sealed Package - The reel is protected against rain

JUTA ROUND BALE NETWRAP • Optimal performance – Bales are symmetrically fully covered from one edge to another.

• Last 50m of net on the roll are marked by red stripe informing the operator about necessity to prepare a new roll • High UV protection guarantees longer lifetime and reliability of the net in the field • Coloured edges inform the operator about the left and right side of the roll, making the correct loading easier Forage Guide

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TWINE INTRODUCING THE NEW COTESI 72+ BALER TWINE CROP PACKAGING

• Made with highly fibrillated tapes, softer and stronger than the original 7200 twine • A net type construction providing maximum grip • BB 72+ guarantees the same 7200 ft length (7200 was 210 kgf Knot Strength, 72+ has 230 kgf)

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8 X 25M STACK NET • Woven nets used to cover silage clamps or bales.

• An economical way of protecting against birds, rodents and other animals.

Tip- Always cover the completed bale stack with Silage stack Net, with the net suspended off the bales’ surface by old tyres (or similar) and weighted down at the floor.

SILAGE PATCHES AND TAPE Damaged bales can lead to oxygen ingress, which can lead to mould in the silage and increased wastage. Repair bales at first sign of damage to prevent wastage.

Our silage patches are specially designed for repairing silage bags and sheets. Highly adhesive to polythene and can be used in many other applications.

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Compound & Blended Feeds

Straights & Concentrates

We offer an extensive range of compound and blended feeds for all specials of livestock.

Our range of concentrates offer an ideal solution for those wanting to feed their own cereals. We can also offer a wide range of straights and alternative feeds.

Calf Milk Replacers

Liquid Feeds, Minerals & Supplements

We offer an extensive range of calf and lamb milk replacers for your chosen rearing system, all supported by our dedicated team of Calf Specialists.

Our liquid feeds, minerals and supplements complete the feeds package from Wynnstay.

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

WYNNSTAY FEEDS

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WYNNSTAY STORES & AGRICENTRE Wynnstay has over 50 outlets, with locations servicing Shropshire, Lancashire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, the South West of England and throughout Wales.

Wynnstay Stores stock: • Animal health products • Animal feeds and supplements • Animal handling equipment • Timber and fencing materials • Equine and pet products • A great range of country clothing and footwear • Goods for garden and home

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