Silage Requirement Calculator
Plans the silage for a housed period.
Silage to make
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The formula
silage needed = animals × daily amount × days ÷ (1 − losses) clamp volume = weight ÷ density
Losses are divided out, because the clamp has to hold enough to allow for what is lost.
What to watch out for
Add a reserve for a long winter or a poor second cut. A clamp needs a feed-out face wide enough that fresh silage is exposed each day, or the face heats and spoils.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much silage do 50 cows need for 150 days?
At 35 kg a day with 15% losses, 309 t.
How do I find a clamp’s silage tonnage?
Volume × density. A clamp of 300 m³ at 700 kg/m³ holds 210 t.