Use Silage Pro FB Inoculant for Quality Silage

In many parts of Kenya, dairy and livestock farmers depend on silage to feed their animals during dry seasons. But making good quality silage is not always easy sometimes it spoils, smells bad, or animals refuse to eat it. This is where products like Silage Pro FB inoculant come in.

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This article explains, in simple terms, what Silage Pro is, how to use it, its benefits, and where you can find it on the market.

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What is Silage Pro FB Inoculant?

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Silage Pro FB is a silage an additive made of good bacteria (called lactic acid bacteria) and enzymes. These bacteria help grass or maize ferment properly when making silage.
When you store chopped fodder without air (in a drum, pit, or polythene bag), these bacteria quickly produce acid, which preserves the feed and prevents it from going bad.
Without such inoculants, farmers can lose 10–20% of their feed due to poor fermentation but using Silage Pro can reduce losses to below 5%.

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How to Apply Silage Pro (Step-by-Step)

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1. Prepare Your Fodder

• Use crops like maize, napier grass, or sorghum
• Chop into small pieces (about 1–2 inches)
  

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2. Mix the Inoculant

• Dissolve the recommended amount of Silage Pro in clean water
• Follow instructions on the package (rates may differ depending on size)
  

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3. Apply During Filling

• As you fill your silo (pit, drum, or bag), spray or sprinkle the mixture evenly on each layer of fodder
• This ensures all parts ferment properly

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4. Compact Well

• Press the fodder tightly to remove air
• Air causes spoilage

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5. Seal Airtight

• Cover completely using polythene and soil or tight lids
• No air should enter

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6. Wait for Fermentation

• Leave it closed for at least 21–30 days before feeding

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Good silage should have a pleasant smell (not rotten), greenish or light brown color and without mold.

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Benefits of Using Silage Pro

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Using Silage Pro can significantly improve the quality and reliability of animal feed, particularly for farmers aiming to get more value from their forage. By helping to preserve essential nutrients during the ensiling process, it ensures that animals receive higher levels of energy and protein from the same amount of feed. This translates into more efficient feeding and better overall performance.

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One of its key advantages is the speed and safety of fermentation. The beneficial bacteria in Silage Pro act quickly to lower the pH, creating an environment that prevents the growth of harmful microbes that would otherwise spoil the silage. As a result, farmers experience fewer losses and retain more usable feed. This is critical, especially during dry seasons when forage is scarce.

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Well-preserved silage is also more appealing to livestock. Animals tend to consume more of it because it has a better taste and is easier to digest. This improved intake often leads to noticeable gains in productivity, including higher milk yields and healthier animals overall.

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In addition, silage treated with Silage Pro has a longer storage life. It remains stable even after opening, allowing farmers to use it overtime without worrying about rapid spoilage.

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Availability in the Kenyan Market

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Silage Pro FB inoculant is available in Kenya through agrovet suppliers and distributors such as Biozone Kenya. It is commonly sold in different package sizes, making it affordable for small-scale farmers:
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• 100g (Small Farms)
• 250g
• 500g
• 1 kg (Larger Farms)

Prices vary depending on size, but smaller packs are designed to suit farmers with limited budgets. Many agrovets in rural towns can order it if not in stock, and some suppliers also deliver.

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Important Tips for Farmers

• Do not skip compaction - even the best inoculant cannot work if air is present
• Use clean water when mixing
• Follow correct dosage - too little or too much can affect results
• Harvest at the right stage - overly dry or too wet fodder affects fermentation

Seal properly as oxygen is the worst enemy of good silage.

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Silage Pro FB inoculant is a useful tool for smallholder farmers in Kenya who want to make high-quality silage and reduce feed losses. It helps ensure that the effort you put into growing fodder is not wasted during storage.

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