GEM Dust Mold Inhibitors

Mold can wreak havoc on your hay. That mold growth produces heat, carbon dioxide and water, which damages your hay. Moldy hay can then lead to nutrient loss and produce dust. To protect the quality and nutrient value of your alfalfa and timothy hay, your farm can use GEM Dust, our mold growth inhibitor and preferred forage additive.

GEM Dust is designed to help reduce mold population in a mixture of alfalfa and timothy hay bale at 18-25% moisture.

In-house produced mold inhibitor & Hay preservative

Allows you to bale at 18 – 25% moisture, so you do not have to wait for that one perfect day
Uses lactic acid, which is harmless to animals and people
Non-corrosive to equipment
Easy to apply as there is no need to haul water or mix
Available in a soluble option if you are already set up for acid application
Affordable GEM Dust Plus applicators are also available

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GEM Dust Plus Soluble

Directions For Use: Mix 5 g of product with 2 litres of clean water and disperse GEM Dust Plus uniformly on one metric tonne of green matter.
Guaranteed Analysis: Minimum number of bacteria 2 x 1010 cfu/g from: Bacillus species 1.5 x 1010 cfu/g and lactic acid bacteria 5 x 109 cfu/g.
GEM Dust Ingredients: Bacillus Subtilis culture dehydrated, Pediococcus Pentosaceus culture dehydrated, Lactobacillus Plantarum culture dehydrated
GEM Dust Storage: Store in a dry, cool place and reseal immediately when not in use.

GEM Dust Plus Granular

Directions For Use: Disperse GEM Dust Plus uniformly at 250g per metric tonne of forage before bailing at 18 - 25% moisture.
Guaranteed Analysis: Total minimum number of bacteria 4/10 cfu/g from: Bacillus species 3 x 10 cfu/g and lactic acid bacteria 1/10 cfu/g.
GEM Dust Ingredients: Limestone, Bacillus culture dehydrated, Pediococcus culture dehydrated, Lactobacillus culture dehydrated, silicon dioxide.
GEM Dust Storage: Store in a dry, cool place and reseal immediately when not in use.

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Gandy® Forage Additive Applicator

The Gandy® Forage Additive Applicator precisely delivers ingredients to preserve or strengthen feedstuffs. The translucent hopper allows you to check on the remaining volume easily. It also includes a precision cam gauge to regulate the openings in the spouts to ensure that you are applying Gem Dust at the recommended rate for your operation.

Available in:

45 lb. capacity Poly-Cam
100 lb. capacity Poly-Cam

Gem Silage Products has five warehouses and 40+ dealers across Canada to ensure that you get your Gandy Applicators when and where you need them.

Frequently asked questions

Mold can be detrimental to your hay quality, leading to waste or pose a risk to your livestock, but there are effective ways to prevent mold growth. GEM Dust is a powerful hay preservative that can be applied to your forage to protect it from mold growth at moisture levels of 18-25%.

GEM Dust is available in two forms: soluble and granular, each suited for different application methods.

GEM Dust Plus Granular is a dry formulation that can be applied directly to forage, making application convenient and straightforward. GEM Dust Plus Soluble is designed to be mixed with water before application, providing flexibility for ag operations equipped for liquid treatments. Both forms effectively inhibit mold growth and preserve hay quality.

GEM Dust allows you to bale at moisture levels between 18-25%, reducing your reliance on perfect weather conditions. Its lactic acid formula is safe for animals and people, while the granular form is easy to apply without the need for mixing or hauling water. It also helps preserve the nutrient value of alfalfa and timothy hay, ensuring high-quality feed.

GEM Dust can be purchased through GEM Silage Products network of over 40 dealers across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Contact us to find a dealer near you.