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Can salt be used to control spoilage on the top and edges of bunker silos?

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Can salt be used to control spoilage on the top and edges of bunker silos?

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A. Yes. British researchers have shown that spreading one pound of salt per square foot, before covering the silo with plastic, nearly eliminated surface spoilage. This can be a dramatic saving in feed, since spoilage losses can exceed 20% of the dry matter in many bunker silos.