Bonsilage Crimp

BonSilage® Crimp

Targeted biological support for crimped grain preservation

BonSilage Crimp is a specially formulated silage inoculant developed to protect and preserve crimped grain — locking in energy, preventing spoilage, and supporting optimal feed quality for livestock performance.

Crimping and fermenting cereals such as barley, wheat, oats, or maize at the right moisture stage (25–45% moisture) is an increasingly popular strategy for boosting farm efficiency. But as with any moist feedstuff, the risk of spoilage from poor fermentation or aerobic instability can compromise the feed's value. BonSilage Crimp provides biological protection exactly where it's needed — helping to stabilise, ferment, and preserve the crimped grain mass throughout storage and feed-out.

Key Benefits

  • Fast, efficient fermentation
    BonSilage Crimp contains selected strains of Lactobacillus bacteria that rapidly acidify the crimped grain, inhibiting spoilage organisms and minimising dry matter losses.
  • Improved aerobic stability
    By suppressing yeasts and moulds, BonSilage Crimp helps prevent heating and spoilage when the grain is exposed to air during feed-out — keeping the feed cool, palatable, and stable.
  • Maximised energy retention
    Preserving valuable starch and sugar content ensures that livestock get the most from every tonne of crimped grain — improving ration consistency and performance.
  • Reduced reliance on preservatives
    With BonSilage Crimp, natural biological fermentation replaces the need for high-cost chemical additives or preservatives, making it a sustainable and cost-effective choice.
  • Versatile application
    Suitable for all common crimped cereal grains (barley, wheat, oats, triticale, and maize) harvested at the optimal stage for crimping (moisture content approx. 25–45%).

When to Use

BonSilage Crimp is ideal for farms producing crimped cereals for home feeding, especially where:

  • Moisture content is between 25–45%

  • Grain is being stored in clamps, bunkers, or plastic tubes

  • There is a risk of aerobic spoilage or poor fermentation

  • Longer feed-out periods demand greater stability

How It Works

BonSilage Crimp delivers a tailored mix of lactic acid bacteria that:

  • Initiate a fast drop in pH to secure fermentation

  • Outcompete harmful bacteria, suppressing spoilage organisms

  • Enhance aerobic stability by preventing yeast activity at feed-out

  • Lock in energy and nutrient availability for better livestock intake

Application Guidance

BonSilage Crimp is applied directly to the grain at the point of crimping, using a liquid applicator mounted to the crimping machine.

Application rate:
Follow the label instructions or consult your nutritionist for exact dosage based on crop type, DM%, and storage conditions.

Storage and handling:
Store in a cool, dry place. Use prepared solution within 24 hours. Avoid exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight.

Proven Performance

BonSilage Crimp is part of the renowned BonSilage range — Europe’s leading silage inoculants developed by SCHAUMANN. Backed by decades of research and practical on-farm trials, it brings peace of mind to crimped grain preservation with proven ROI through:

  • Higher nutrient retention

  • Reduced spoilage losses

  • Better animal performance outcomes

 Crimped grain deserves better than risky fermentation.

Protect your feed with BonSilage Crimp — the biological edge for smarter cereal preservation.