In Western Australia silage made from rye grass is the predominant summer feed for cows. It is most commonly mixed with cheap grain and to date this has proved to be an economical feed option. The primary advantage of this type of silage is that it improves pasture utilisation by conserving surplus pasture which is able to be fed out when there is a forage deficit. However, the disadvantage of this type of silage can be inconsistencies in its quality. The inconsistencies arise when excess pasture is preserved at different times during.
