HOW DOES PRO-STORE WORK?
BACTERIA & ENZYMES are combined in a potent combination to provide maximum insurance against negative fermentation factors that occur frequently during silage making. Here's what they do:
LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM & CASEI can be active under lower pH, and are formulated to produce extremely high quantities of lactic acid, which helps preserve the energy value of the forage.
PEDIOCOCCUS PENTOSACEUS is a fermentation initiator that works well in cooler temperatures before the heat of fermentation occurs. Pediococcus strains extend the temperature range for good fermentation.
PEDIOCOCCUS ACIDILACTICI begin multiplying in the first half hour of ensiling and works at a higher temperature. They reduce oxygen and shut down plant metabolism which reduces heating.
STREPTOCOCCUS and ENTEROCOCCUS SPECIES help prepare the way for Lactobacillus bacteria by rapidly reducing the pH the first 10 hours of fermentation. These bacteria can stay alive in silages for many months, helping reduce spoilage if secondary fermentation occurs.
LACTOBACILLUS BREVIS is a heterofermentor, and produces acetic acid which helps extend bunk life.
ENZYME ACTIVITY is provided by BACILLUS SUBTILIS and ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE. Cellulase, Xylanase & Hemicellulase aid in the breakdown of fibers to simple sugars. AMYLASE converts starch to simple sugars. Sugars provide energy for rapidly growing bacteria.
*POTASSIUM SORBATE is a mold and yeast inhibitor.
*BHT: (Butylated Hydroxy Tolulene) is an antioxidant (oxygen scavenger) which minimizes harmful aerobic bacterial growth, reducing rancidity and butyric acid.
*These ingredients are more important for high moisture grains, baled hay, and low moisture (below 45%) silages.
FERMENTATION RESULTS
A low pH (3.7 to 4.8) is needed to preserve feeds. The growth of undesirable bacteria, molds, and yeasts is inhibited in low pH silages. A stable fermentation occurs, which reduces ammonia nitrogen and water soluble carbohydrates, reducing spoilage when the silage is exposed to oxygen.
Production of acetic acid improves aerobic stability, even though acetic acid takes a little plant energy to produce. Stability tests indicate forages with higher acetic acid show greater resistance to spoilage when exposed to air, which means a longer bunk life.
When used according to ANC recommendations, both products provide 154,000 CFU's/gram of wet forage. This is over 70 million CFU's per pound, or 140 billion CFU's applied per ton of wet forage.
PRO-STORE
A concentrated product applied at the rate of 0.3 pounds per ton of wet forage. This reduces shipping and ingredient (carrier) costs, which, in turn, reduces the cost to treat a ton of forage. A 45 pound bag treats 150 tons of wet forage. Apply with dry granular applicator.
466,700,000,000 CFU's per pound
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
All Haylages/Silages from 50% - 70% Moisture..................... 0.30 lb./ton
All Haylages/Silages Under 50% Moisture.............................. 0.60 lb./ton
High Moisture Ear & Shell Corn, Min. 25% Moisture............. 0.75 lb./ton
*Small bales: Baled Hay, up to 25% Moisture......................... 1.50 lb./ton
*Do not use Pro-Store on baled hay above 25% moisture. ANC recommends the use of propionic acid on baled hay higher than 25% moisture, and on large square bales.
PRO-STORE 1/T
The same as regular Pro-Store but diluted for a 1 pound per ton application rate. A 50 pound bag treats 50 tons of high moisture forage. Granular applicator suggested.
140,000,000,000 CFU's per pound
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
All Haylages/Silages from 50% - 70% Moisture...................... ...1.0 lb./ton
All Haylages/Silages Under 50% Moisture.................................. 2.0 lb./ton
High Moisture Ear & Shell Corn, Min. 25% Moisture................. 2.5 lb./ton
*Small bales: Baled Hay, up to 25% Moisture............................. 5.0 lb./ton
*Do not use Pro-Store on baled hay above 25% moisture. ANC recommends the use of propionic acid on baled hay higher than 25% moisture, and on large square bales.
INGREDIENTS:
Calcium carbonate, potassium sorbate, butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT), diatomaceous earth, roughage products, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product, dried Pediococcus pentosaceus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus brevis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Streptococcus lactis fermentation product, dried Streptococcus cremoris fermentation product, dried Streptococcus diacetylactis fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract (source of enzyme), dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract (source of enzyme), whey, sodium silico aluminate.
USAGE: Recommended for all types of high moisture forage. Pro-Store should be used in accordance with good silage management practices. Use proper application equipment, and harvest at proper maturity stage.
ECONOMIC$
MORE TONS TO FEED: By reducing dry matter loss by 4%, there is 40 tons of additional forage in an 1000 ton bunker. Haylage at 65% moisture and 20% protein is worth approximately $43/ton. 40 x $43 = $1720. This alone is worth double the cost of purchasing PRO-STORE for this entire bunker!
FASTER FERMENTATION, HIGH LACTIC ACID, MORE ENERGY: Research shows that PRO-STORE treated forage has produced as much lactic acid in 4 days as untreated forage had in 90 days! PRO-STORE treated forage provides fermentation insurance, as various temperatures and harvesting conditions can cause significant fluctuation in bacterial levels. Feeding treated forages reduces production drop when switching to different silo's or bunkers!
INCREASED DRY MATTER INTAKE: Better quality forages and grains lead to higher DMI. For each 1 pound of additional DMI we can expect an increase of 2 to 2.5 pounds of milk production per cow per day.
MORE MILK: Research trials show increased milk production when feeding treated forages vs. untreated with similar dry matter intake. At 35 pounds of haylage fed, a 3 point increase in Nel (0.64 to 0.67) is worth approximately $550/month/100 cows in added profit!
LONGER BUNK LIFE: Forages treated with PRO-STORE undergo a stable fermentation which reduces free nitrogen ammonia and water soluble carbohydrates. This controlled fermentation also reduces pH and increases lactic acid. Forages stay fresh and palatable longer after exposure to air whether in storage or after removal. This is especially critical on farms with bunker silo's, piles, bags, and total mixed rations.
LESS WASTED FEED: Dairymen will have less feed to dispose of due to molds or spoilage when forages are treated with PRO-STORE!
