Question 1

Why use SuperSile?

Accepted Answer

We have 4 strains of bacteria that cover the entire fermentation cycle.  Our added enzymes assist the animal in producing more.  Our inoculant does not plug up applicators.  We have less filler, so you can do more work with less product.

Question 2

How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

We offer both dry and water soluble inoculants.  They may be applied with any brand applicator.

Question 3

Can I apply too much?

Accepted Answer

No.  Over-application will not harm the crop or burn it out.  There are no chemicals or harmful additives in SuperSile® inoculants.

Question 4

How much do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the "Mixing Charts"(https://www.strongmicrobials.com/mixing-instructions). 
Also, available on each of the Silage pages.

Question 5

What are the benefits of using SuperSile?

Accepted Answer

Faster fermentation allows your feed to retain more nutrients for your livestock.  
5% more milk 
3% improved dry matter recovery and feed efficiency
5% average daily gain. 
Treating your feed with SuperSile inoculants will lower your feed costs.

Question 6

What kills the bacteria in Inoculants?

Accepted Answer

1. Exposure to heat and moisture during storage. 
2. Mixing with chlorinated water. Chlorine kills bacteria (the good and the bad.) 
3. Treated water with less than 2 ppm can be used with an inoculant.
“Inoculants may not look like living products, but they are. (https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/forage/microbial-inoculants-for-silage/)So it is crucial to treat them like living organisms, especially if you want to use a product purchased this year for next year’s crop. Most products state they should be kept cool and dry. This is critical for keeping the bacteria alive. So do not store these products inside a shed or garage that gets over 100°F or in humid environments like a milkhouse. When keeping inoculants between harvests, they should be stored in a refrigerator or a freezer until you want to use them.”

Question 7

Is SuperSile® considered a “wet” or “dry” inoculant?

Accepted Answer

SuperSile® contains freeze-dried bacteria that are intended to be mixed with clean water, making them a liquid inoculant for even dispersal when applying them to your crop.

Question 8

Wet or dry inoculants?

Accepted Answer

You should choose a wet or dry inoculant based on how well you can keep the product alive both before and while applying. Remember that these bacteria cannot move around on their own; they depend on the forage producer to spread them uniformly across the crop. This is often easier with the wet products that can be sprayed onto the crop at the chopper.  If you do not have access to clean water, a dry product will work better for you.

Question 9

When do you need to use an inoculant?

Accepted Answer

Inoculants are a tool to reduce dry matter losses. However, they work better when used together with good silage management practices.

Question 10

Is SuperSile® Sensitive to Extreme Heat?

Accepted Answer

YES.  Do not store any inoculant above 90o F, whether it is water soluble powder, dry, or mixed with water.  If you feel the tank is getting too hot, place ice packs, frozen water jugs, or ice into the tank.  Alternatively, if the temperature goes below freezing and you risk freezing the lines, you can add a 1% propylene glycol (pink antifreeze) into the tank.

Question 11

Will antibiotics (other treatment??)  kill the microbes in SuperSile®?

Accepted Answer

You should not mix any treatments with inoculants.

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