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Feed storage: silos, warehouses and shelf life

Storage losses of 2–5% are common and preventable. Correct silo design, warehouse layout and rotation discipline protect nutrient value and prevent mycotoxin escalation between mill and animal.

Silo design
Warehouse layout
Shelf-life discipline

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Silos

60° hopper angles for pelleted feed, 45° for mash, level indicators, aeration where humidity exceeds 70%, and quarterly internal inspections to remove hangup.

Warehouse layout

Pallet racks off the wall (30 cm) and floor (10 cm), FIFO discipline, temperature and RH logging, and segregation of premix, medicated and organic ingredients.

Shelf life by class

Vitamin premix 6 months, fishmeal 4 months, oils 3 months (nitrogen blanketed 6), complete feed 30–60 days, medicated feed per label.

Pest management

Sealed structures, monitored bait stations (never inside feed), fumigation with phosphine or CO2, and documented cleaning protocols.

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FAQ

Common questions

Can I store feed in bags outside?

Only short-term under tarpaulins with pallets and ventilation. Any exposure to rain triggers mold within 48 hours.

How often should I clean silos?

Fully empty and inspect every 6 months minimum; dry-clean between different feed types every changeover.