Wynnstay Hi-Dri

Wynnstay Hi-Dri is specially formulated to improve the quality of big bale and high DM grass silage (e.g. Haylage) and reduce aerobic spoilage. It delivers 2 million Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria to every gramme of forage treated and contains the natural microbial inhibitor Allicin. The result is a controlled fermentation, minimal protein breakdown and a cool silage which is high in nutrients.

Improves fermentation
Trials carried out at IGER compared the results of big bale silage made with Hi-Dri additive with untreated, clamped silage. The big bale silage was made with a Welger baler and Orkel Chopper baler and treated with Hi-Dri additive. The results showed that there was no difference between the two balers and that the Hi-Dri additive treatment produced a quicker and more efficient drop in pH than with the untreated silage.

Improves aerobic stability
Trials carried out at the Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR) at Reading University using 31-47% DM forage showed Hi-Dri additive produced a better and more stable fermentation than untreated silage, with less ammonia-N and higher lactic acid concentrations. Hi-Dri additive also resulted in significantly better aerobic stability compared to untreated silage.

33% increase in liveweight gain
A Beef feeding trial at IGER proved Hi-Dri additive treated big bale silage produced 33% higher liveweight gain compared to untreated big bale silage.

32% reduction in protein breakdown
In further trials at IGER, silage treated with Hi-Dri additive and made with an Orkel baler showed a 32% reduction in protein breakdown compared to untreated bales.

When the bales were fed to sheep, intakes increased 19% compared with the untreated silage, with a 28% increase in nitrogen retention. This demonstrates that the animals were more able to utilise the protein from the Hi-Dri additive treated silage.

Inhibits yeasts and moulds
Trials have consistently shown the combination of Lactobacillus plantarum and Allicin in Wynnstay Hi-Dri produces a more rapid and more stable fermentation which helps to overcome the problems associated with aerobic stability.

Improved milk production
Trials at Wye College showed that compared with cows fed untreated silage, those fed silage treated with Hi-Dri additive gave an extra 19 litres of milk per tonne of silage fed.

Packaging and application rates
Wynnstay Hi-Dri is packed in boxes containing 2 sachets, each sufficient to treat 25 tonnes of forage when mixed with water and applied at 2 litres per tonne.

Hi-Dri additive is Organic Farmers and Growers approved.