• IMPROVES APPEARANCE: BIG SQUARE BALES¹

The ingredients in MAGNIVA Hay were shown to significantly improve hay appearance (color and odor) compared to the negative control in big square bales (1,800 lb.) of an 18% moisture 90:10 alfalfa/brome grass mix. Hay treated with propionic acid had the same score as untreated bales.

 

  • REDUCES HEATING: IN-SITU CORE TEMPERATURES³

In trials on 30% moisture alfalfa hay medium square bales (1,100 lb.) MAGNIVA Hay significantly reduced heating compared to the untreated control in 30% moisture medium square alfalfa hay bales (1,100 lb.). Temperature profiles in MAGNIVA Hay-treated bales were comparable to the hay treated with propionic acid and low moisture controls (20% moisture).

 

WHY IT MATTERS?
Improved appearance, reduced heating and higher fiber digestibility means better hay.

 

  • REDUCES HEATING: BIG ROUND BALES²

MAGNIVA Hay significantly reduced heating compared to the untreated control and propionic acid-treated hay in 25-30% moisture alfalfa big round bales (1,500 lb.).
Temperature profiles in the MAGNIVA Hay-treated bales were comparable to the low moisture control (11% moisture) and significantly (P<0.05) lower than the propionic acid-treated bales (59.4°F and 77.7°F, respectively).

 

  • INCREASES IN-SITU NDFD: ALFALFA HAY²

In trials on 21.4 – 26.6% moisture alfalfa hay in big round bales (1,200 lb.) MAGNIVA Hay significantly (P<0.001) increased in-situ 6h and 24h NDF digestibility compared to the high moisture control hay, the propionic acid-treated and the low moisture control (15.8%).

MAGNIVA HAY:
A NON-CORROSIVE INOCULANT
THAT WORKS AS WELL AS PROPIONIC ACID

In a lab setting, we compared MAGNIVA Hay with propionic acid
over time to demonstrate the user safety of a natural inoculant—and
the corrosive effect of propionic acid on equipment.

For this demonstration, MAGNIVA Hay and propionic acid were mixed
according to label specifications. Water was used as a control.¹

When using propionic acid, additional
protective equipment is required.

Submerged objects were rinsed with water,
dried and placed in storage with a label for each day.

Steel objects were submerged to
demonstrate corrosion over time.

After only seven days, significant corrosion is seen
with propionic acid — but none with MAGNIVA Hay.

WHY IT MATTERS?
MAGNIVA Hay is a more natural choice for hay preservation that is safer for both you and your equipment.