Accurately analysing forage provides essential insights to optimise animal nutrition and improve milk yield. Forage Manager delivers detailed information about forage quality, from energy and protein to minerals and preservation, helping every farmer get the most out of home-grown forage and reduce feed costs.

Forage is the foundation of every ration. By knowing the exact nutritional value of grass or maize silage, you can adjust feeding strategies, reduce purchased feed and maintain herd health. Forage Manager helps answer key questions such as:

• What is the nutritional value of my silage?
• How well is it preserved?
• Does it contain sufficient minerals and trace elements?

These insights enable better ration formulation and greater feed efficiency.

Forage Manager analyses a wide range of quality indicators:

• Dry matter and energy: determine the feed value of the forage.
• Carbohydrates and protein: assess nutritional balance.
• Acids and sugars: evaluate preservation quality.
• Minerals and trace elements: check nutrient composition.
• pH and indexes: monitor fermentation and stability.

The analysis report includes target values to help you interpret results and make informed decisions for your herd.

Weather, fertilisation rules and climate change can all influence forage quality. Forage Manager focuses on the factors you can control, translating data into clear, practical advice. The results help you make positive changes that improve yields and feed efficiency.

In years with wet conditions, the risk of mould toxins (mycotoxins) in silage increases. Forage Manager can be extended with mycotoxin screening to safeguard feed quality and animal health.