Managing for quality silage: Bunk silos and piles

Joe Lawrence, Cornell PRO-DAIRY

Assuring quality silage reaches the cow doesn’t stop at harvest. Storage management can have a significant impact on both the quality and the quantity of silage available to feed your herd. Horizontal silos (bunks, piles) present some logistical advantages for storing large quantities of forage while also presenting unique challenges in maintaining the silage. This webinar recording discusses key management considerations, from storage planning to safety to the ensiling process and feedout, and provides a good overview for anyone involved in the management or use of horizontal silos.

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