WACO -- There are several management considerations regarding hay storage and reducing feed loss, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist.

“Proper bale placement outside also cuts down on storage losses,” says Davis. When placing large round bales in rows, they should be in size and pushed together end to end as tightly as ...

Research has shown that you will lose 20% to 30% per bale of hay in a years’ time if it is carried over. There are several ways to reduce that amount of hay loss with proper storage.