Top 5 takeaways
- Wet bales are at risk for combustion; store appropriately and check temperatures. Anything above 170°F is high risk.
- Mold may produce mycotoxins, so roll out and let animals select good portions of moldy bales. Make sure other clean feed is available.
- Protect yourself from respiratory issues while working with moldy bales by using a dust mask.
- Hay testing is especially important when hay quality and safety are concerns.
- Wet bales continue to lose quality over the course of the year, so sample a few weeks before you plan to feed for accurate results.
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