Britmilk products

Ultra-Cool unique combination of Heterofermentative bacteria and Bacillus spp, supplying 1 X 106 cfu per gram of treated forage ( 1 million cfu/gram). Heterofermentative bacteria produce stable acids and metabolytes with a  broad spectrum of activity against moulds and yeasts. If not controlled these can lead to considerable spoilage and loss of nutrients.The rapid drop in pH restricts the growth of detrimental bacteria. Bacteriocins are also produced which are capable of killing many undesirable organisms that are responsible for spoilage. The presence of Bacillus spp. enhances fibre digestion via the production of digestive enzymes. The hydrolytic enzyme system in Ultra-Cool is designed to breakdown fibre and produce a more open structure to enhance digestion by the rumen microbes. The inclusion of Bacillus spp has the added benefit of continuing to produce digestive enzymes in the rumen when fed.This increases the utilization of the  cellulytic components of the whole crop

Whole crop should be harvested when grain is at the thick cheesy stage and bottom 1/3 of the plant is green. It is beneficial to put a layer of direct cut grass on top to aid consolidation and reduce gaseous exchange. High dry matter silage is particularly prone to heating especially if it is lower quality (low ‘D’ Value). In situation were high dry matter grass silages are made the use of Cool-store XL would be recommended. Try to aim for a dry matter of 25%-30% as quickly as possible depending on the leafiness of the crop. Cool-store XL contains a unique blend of non corrosive preservative salts used widely in the food industry. These salts are proven to reduce the growth of yeasts and moulds which can cause loss of nutrients and produce mycotoxins.