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1 Ιαν 2020 · High temperatures in bales (>170°F) can result in reactions between proteins and sugars called the Maillard reaction. Hay impacted by Maillard reactions will be sweet/tobacco smelling and brown/caramel colored. While highly palatable, the reaction creating this hay ties up protein, making it unusable for animal digestion.
5 Ιουν 2020 · It is important to package hay at the correct moisture content to avoid excessive heating of bales when in storage. Target moisture to begin baling hay without an effective preservative is 20 percent, 18 percent and 17 percent for small rectangular bales, large round bales, and large rectangular bales, respectively.
7 Ιουν 2018 · When bale temperatures approach 135 deg. F, it’s important to either reduce steam injection rates or wait until a cooler time of day to bale. What Happens When Bales Become to Hot. When bales are baled too hot (135 deg. F. or above) hay will caramelize, smell like tobacco and turn brown.
6 Σεπ 2013 · According to the National Ag Safety Database, hay continues to heat to between 130 and 140 degrees F. During this time, the heat kills any remaining microorganisms. Baled hay often goes through several heating cycles during the curing period, with a lower maximum temperature each time.
28 Μαρ 2017 · This is what is sometimes referred to as a hay bale “heat” or “sweat” and usually occurs within the first few days of baling. However, this “sweat” is a side effect of microbes feeding on the most digestible parts of the hay, which results in lower quality.
No matter their size and shape, making high-quality bales that preserve hay quality boils down to following a few guidelines.
2 Αυγ 2023 · The best thing to do if you think hay is getting too hot is to dismantle the haystack. Call the Fire Service for assistance if your hay bales are measuring temperatures approaching 78°C or higher as you’re likely to start seeing hot spots and fire pockets.
