{"product_id":"hay-guard-non-toxic-liquid-hay-preservative-50-550-lb","title":"Hay Guard Non-Toxic Liquid Hay Preservative, 50 or 550 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e50 pounds, the pail, will treat up to 25 tons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e550 pounds, the drum, will treat up to 275 tons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3,300 pounds, the tote, will treat up to 1,650 tons of hay – \u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: Purified water, sodium bisulfite, sodium sulfite and potassium bisulfite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for all animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps hay greener, softer and more nutritious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces fresher, more palatable hay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHay Guard contains a patented combination of sulfur compounds that produce gases which:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit oxygen\/plant cell respiration in the forage mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce temperature after baling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBale your hay at a higher moisture content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased quality and palatability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater dry matter recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying hay down to 10%-15% results in leaf loss of up to 50%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Hay Guard and baling at 20% moisture reduces leaf loss to 20% producing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher Quality Hay - 90% of vitamins and 75% of protein in leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher Quantity Hay - More tonnage per acre due to increased leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid Application Rate Guidelines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Square \u0026amp; Round Bales:  Apply 2-4 lbs per ton of baled hay at a moisture content less than 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Square Bales:  Apply 2 lbs per ton of baled hay with a moisture content up to 20%.  Apply 3-4 lbs per ton of baled hay with a moisture content between 21-25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the best hay treated with Hay Guard needs proper storage and ventilation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack hay for maximum air flow.  Bales should be stacked in closely butted rows with a gap between rows for air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse open sided structures whenever possible to allow greater air flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace wetter, greener bales at the outside of the storage structure where they have greater exposure to air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf hay is stored outside, cover bales with heavy plastic sheeting, a tarp, or other fabric covering that is firmly secured to prevent wind from blowing it off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using the Cashman \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cashmans.com\/product\/bht-2-baler-mounted-tester\/\"\u003eBHT-2 Moisture Meter\u003c\/a\u003e in cab to monitor your hay moisture during baling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cashmans.com\/product\/dohrmann-applicators\/\"\u003eDohrmann Applicators\u003c\/a\u003e for application of Hay Guard are compatible with any baler.  We offer kits for small square balers, large square balers and round balers here at Cashmans. Please give us a call so we can help you figure exactly what your farm needs for hay production. Once you made your life easier and your hay better, check out our hay wagons and elevators!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Stock Food","offers":[{"title":"550 lbs","offer_id":46690290598060,"sku":"4470","price":1649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs","offer_id":46690290630828,"sku":"4518","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/0780\/8940\/files\/e99c80fe-0395-a164-b082-658cc4ef72ae_hay-guard.jpg?v=1782995551","url":"https:\/\/www.cashmans.com\/products\/hay-guard-non-toxic-liquid-hay-preservative-50-550-lb","provider":"Cashmans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}