Effect of heating on feed value of hay
Factsheet Number: 1108 Edition: First edition Released/reviewed: Jun 2011
Hay fires have been a major problem in south-east Australia in recent years.
Hundreds of hay shed fires have been recorded in NSW, Victoria and South Australia due to spontaneous combustion.
It is also likely that a significant amount of hay has been damaged by heating even though it did not ignite.
A variety of factors are believed to influence hay heating and the risk of spontaneous combustion.
This Factsheet covers the following topics:
- What temperatures can heated hay reach?
- Feed quality changes after heating
- Bale weight
- Summary
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