“We feed Culbac® because we’ve seen better feed intake and healthier cattle. And our calves have taken off a lot better with the liquid (HealthyStart®).
Matt Rohl | Ellsworth, WI
Rohl Dairy
Culbac Hay Preservative Liquid is a unique fermentation preservative product designed to prevent and protect from molds, mildews, yeast and bad bacteria in hay. Culbac Hay Preservative Liquid works on the hydrostatic properties of hay to help it dry down more quickly so you can bale more quickly from the field. With the preservation and protection from unwanted fungi, you can bale at slightly higher moistures which helps to maintain nutrients and means higher protein in each bale. Culbac Hay Preservative Liquid reduces leaf shatter, so leaves remain in the bale, not in a dusty mess on the ground. Using our product, lactic acid and enhanced good microbial activity within the bale allow the stems to remain pliable and palatable for your animals.
High-quality hay is an important forage component for efficient growth and performance in ruminant diets, because higher-quality hay can reduce protein and energy supplementation costs, and help improve animal performance overall. Culbac Hay Preservative Liquid allows baling at a higher level of moisture, to produce forage that is greener, softer and higher in crude protein and Relative Feed Value (RFV).
Culbac Hay products can be applied at the baler, the rake or swather, the windrow, or the cutter ahead of or behind the conditioner. Learn More
An all-natural product
Safe and easy to use
Available in liquid and dry form
Culbac Hay Preservative includes bacteria and their fermentate which provides unique qualities to protect enhance, and promote the value of hay, whether grass or crop hay. After cutting, ensuring dry down and the ability to bale at higher moisture allows you to rapidly remove your windrow. This means faster regrowth and more substantial subsequent harvest. At baling, higher moisture content allows higher leaf retention, pliability of the stalk and retains nutritional value. Minimizing mold, mildew and yeast is key for protecting the investment you make in your crop and ensures high ROI.
Culbac Hay Preservative works as both a protectant, and an inoculant. When hay is cut and dried down, the nutritional elements in the hay can begin breaking down. But the tastiest and most nutritious hay is important for successful animal production.
After cutting, of grass hay, alfalfa hay, or some other type of forage, the goal is to dry it down as quickly as possible. Culbac products help this happen because the fermentate from the unique bacterial process is incorporated. The fermentate contains elements help change the hydrostatic tension and allow the release of the moisture on the outside of the hay and maintain the pliability of the stalk.
Culbac also allows for baling at higher moistures which allows the leaves to stay on the stems without shattering. This maintains the protein and nutritional value of the hay. The additional protection from natural lactic acid and other natural preservatives ensures prevention of losses due to molds, mildews, yeast, or pathogenic bacteria, and prevents heating of the hay which helps avoid damage and loss of value.
University and field studies, in conjunction with extensive research, have proven that Culbac Hay Preservative works and outperforms the competition. Here are a few examples highlighting the research and findings:
| Culbac Hay - Liquid | Moistures |
|---|---|
| 2.6 fl. oz. per ton of hay | Ranging from 16% to 22% moisture |
| 5.2 fl. Oz. per ton of hay | When moisture is over 22% |
Liquid Application
| Culbac® Hay Liquid | Grasses* | Legumes |
|---|---|---|
| Small Square Bales | 21% Moisture | 23% Moisture |
| Large Square Bales | 18% Moisture | 20% Moisture |
| Large Round Bales | 16% Moisture | 18% Moisture |
* Grasses including: Bermuda, Coastal Grass, Tifton, etc.
* Moisture recommendations based on maximum rates observed in TransAgra and New Mexico State University studies
Leaf retention has been shown to have a significant impact on forage quality.
Liquid Availability
| Unit Size | Units per Case | Product Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2 gal | 2 | 3-1102 |
| 5 gal | 1 | 3-1105 |
| 55 gal drum | 1 | 3-1055 |
| 250 gal tote | 1 | 3-1250 |
| Bulk | Call for quote | Call for quote |
Available in quantities of 2 gallon, 5 gallon, 55 gallon drum, 250 gallon totes, or bulk
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"A small square bale of alfalfa hay was baled in the rain with extra high dosage rates of Culbac® Hay inoculant preservative applied on 18 June, 2010. 4/5 lb per ton or 12.8 ounces per ton hay application. On 2 July 2010, 2 weeks later, the bale tested 35% moisture and was still cool to the touch and a pleasant odor."
Partch Farms | Outlook, WA
Augies Ag Sales | Ephrata, WA
"The Culbac® Hay Product has been a great addition to my custom baling operation. I have been able to bale hay as high as 21% moisture and have had great results in both quality and appearance. I'm glad I can open up my window to bale longer and my customers are happy I can get the hay off the field sooner."
John Estacio Jr. | Hilmar, CA
Owner of Sundown Farms
"I’ve been using Culbac for 5 to 6 years, it’s been a great product. I bale my hay with stem moisture, which means that I don’t let it completely cure out beforehand. Just for the fact that I don’t know if I will get enough dew to hold the leaves on. The moisture content of the stems is usually fairly high. I really notice a reduction in the amount of bales that are burnt, this is generally caused by too high of moisture. Heat is generated in the bale because of the moisture being too high. I truly believe that it’s [Culbac has] reduced the heat content of the bales [that is] the higher moisture content. I would recommend it to anyone who has to bale with stem moisture. Hopefully that will help any of you hay growers who want to put up quality hay. Thank you very much. "
Dean Benedict | Soap Lake, WA
Culbac user 5-6 years
“We feed Culbac® because we’ve seen better feed intake and healthier cattle. And our calves have taken off a lot better with the liquid (HealthyStart®).
Matt Rohl | Ellsworth, WI
Rohl Dairy
“Culbac® has made a big impact on our calf raising. The calves are livelier and we use a lot less drugs and see a lot less scour problems. We feel Culbac® is the first product that has worked the way the salesman has said it was supposed to work.”
Ken & Kelly Seubert | Wisconsin Dairy Products
“I’ve been using Culbac® (Animal) for nearly four years. It really increased my cows feed intake and I got better herd health and improved conception rates.”
Terry Napierala| Mayer, MN
Culbac® user for 4 years
“I’ve used Culbac® for Animals for 20 years and I wouldn’t farm without it. It has reduced my feed costs by as much as 10% and there’s a noticeable impact on the cow’s ability to cope with stress during milk production. I see an improvement in calf health with the liquid (Healthy Start®) the calves have been stronger from birth.”
Don Hoese | Mayer, MN
Culbac® user for 20 years
“We have been feeding it (Healthy Start®) to our new born baby dairy calves. They’ve been improving greatly with their scour control. We give them 15 cc starting at day 2 for about a week and with that program we have had great success! I see an improvement in calf health with the liquid (Healthy Start®) the calves have been stronger from birth.”
Erin Rohl | Ellsworth, WI
Culbac® user for 10 years
“I’m pretty impressed with it (Culbac® Animal Dry). I’ve noticed the cow’s intake is a little better with it, they eat more. And the health of the cow is really better with it. I am very satisfied with what the product is doing for me right now.”
Vernon Breth | Breth Dairy, Stearns County, MN
Feed Culbac® for 3 or 4 years
“We started feeding Culbac® to our young calves and right away noticed reduced scours and they were better at taking off on their feed. The adults eat better, and we have seen less bloat…It really does work!”
Randy Oldenburg | Belle Plaine, MN
Customer since 1978
“I’ve been feeding Culbac® for about 40 years. On the cows, I have seen better breeding, and they seem to utilize their feed better…with the calves that are a little slower performing, we have seen better appetite.”
Patrick O’Brien | Kasson, MN
Customer since 1970
“A small square bale of alfalfa hay was baled in the rain with extra high dosage rates of Culbac® Hay inoculant preservative applied on 18 June, 2010. 4/5 lb per ton or 12.8 ounces per ton hay application. On 2 July 2010, 2 weeks later, the bale tested 35% moisture and was still cool to the touch and a pleasant odor.”
Partch Farms | Outlook, WA
Augies Ag Sales | Ephrata, WA
“The Culbac® Hay Product has been a great addition to my custom baling operation. I have been able to bale hay as high as 21% moisture and have had great results in both quality and appearance. I’m glad I can open up my window to bale longer and my customers are happy I can get the hay off the field sooner.”
John Estacio Jr. | Hilmar, CA
Owner of Sundown Farms
“I’ve been using Culbac for 5 to 6 years, it’s been a great product. I bale my hay with stem moisture, which means that I don’t let it completely cure out beforehand. Just for the fact that I don’t know if I will get enough dew to hold the leaves on. The moisture content of the stems is usually fairly high. I really notice a reduction in the amount of bales that are burnt, this is generally caused by too high of moisture. Heat is generated in the bale because of the moisture being too high. I truly believe that it’s [Culbac has] reduced the heat content of the bales [that is] the higher moisture content. I would recommend it to anyone who has to bale with stem moisture. Hopefully that will help any of you hay growers who want to put up quality hay. Thank you very much. “
Dean Benedict | Soap Lake, WA
Culbac user 5-6 years
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