How to Ensure Better Forage with the Right Acid Applicator

When it comes to preserving the quality of this year’s forage, one factor often separates good feed from poor feed: proper preservation with a reliable acid applicator. With precise dosage control and capacity, you achieve better taste, safer storage, and more value from your effort.

Why use an acid applicator?

Without proper preservation, you risk heating, mold, and unwanted fermentation. This results in poor taste, lower feed intake, and higher costs. By adding the right amount of acid – for example, formic acid – during baling or harvesting, you ensure a rapid pH drop and safe storage of the feed.

How does the system work?

Serigstad has developed acid applicators adapted to Norwegian conditions – robust and reliable. The system provides you with:

• Automatic dosing of the correct amount of acid
• Automatic start and stop of the pump, connected to tractor wheels, PTO, or pick-up
• Even distribution through spray booms and nozzles, reducing consumption
• Flexibility – can be used with round balers, pick-up wagons, or integrated into the Føniks Multicutter

What are the benefits?

With proper acid dosing, you get:

• Better forage quality and healthier animals
• Reduced feed losses and lower costs
• Extended shelf life of round bales and silage
• More stable storage – even in wet or warm weather

Tips for best results:

• Adjust the dosage according to dry matter content
• Clean the system after use to ensure long service life
• Use the type of acid best suited to your conditions (formic acid, propionic acid, or a blend)
• Find the right solution for you
• Serigstad helps you find the equipment best suited to your operation. Contact us today for an offer on a complete acid system – and get more out of every bale.

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