â¢ QAPI mandated by regulation â¢ Required hospices to have a data driven approach for quality improvement activities â¢ Patient outcomes in the aggregate to improve hospice care â¢ Beginning of standardized, national effort in improving processes and defining quality in hospices
Internal temperatures of 110 F in the first five days after baling are quite common in our region and are not a concern. Hay bale temperatures of 120 to 130 F will likely result in mold growth and will make the protein in the hay less available to the animals. But at those temperatures, there still is not a danger of fire. The concern is if mold growth causes the temperature to go even higher.
Nice Farm Smells. Hay, particularly alfalfa hay, has such a sweet smell itâs like perfume â seriously. Good hay smells so good that you can tell without too much trouble when hay is bad. Hay can mold if it stays damp for long periods. And you donât want to feed moldy hay to animals. While most fungus on hay is harmless, a few are trouble-makers. Some molds produce toxins called mycotoxins, which can cause problems such as intestinal upset and abortions in pregnant livestock like horses and cows. Other molds can instigate respiratory issues.