If present, do not feed infested hay to horses. Monitor dry matter content as baling progresses. Wrap bales as soon as possible after baling to minimize exposure to the air. Get a good composite forage analysis for ration balancing. Strategically mow and bale the crop.
Optimum moisture is critical to getting good balage.
Remember that forage density will vary over the field. Time cutting and baling to obtain the optimum moisture content. To improve feed out consistency, store the bales by field and cutting. Feed balage free choice with another forage. Try to incorporate another forage in the ration.