However, a single misstep — such as incorrect moisture levels, inadequate bunker/silo sealing, using the wrong type of inoculant, not applying inoculant, or poor feed management — can result in poor quality silage. They may sort the ration, leaving behind the poor quality silage. If cows do eat a ration with poor quality silage, they’re getting less of what they need to thrive. If cows do eat a ration with poor quality silage, they’re getting less of what they need to thrive. Best practices to protect your silage investmentIt’s not too late to take control of silage quality.