The quality of silage feed is one of the decisive factors for successful management in both dairy and beef cattle farming. While many farmers pay attention to genetic selection, veterinary care or technological innovations in housing, they often underestimate the influence of the correctly selected silage preparation on the overall results of the farming. At the same time, the wrong choice can cause a cascading effect of problems – from reduced productivity to health complications to significant economic losses. In a time of increasing costs for all inputs, modern farm management cannot afford to overlook any opportunity for optimization. The correct choice of silage preparation can be the difference that determines the profitability of the entire farm.