- Hot, humid climates make good-quality dry hay hard to produce locally.
- Rhodes grass hay (9–12% protein) suits dairy cows and goats; wheat straw adds cheap fibre.
- Store bales off the floor, under cover, with airflow to avoid mould.
- Import permits come from national veterinary and plant quarantine authorities.
- We ship containers from Karachi to Port Klang, Penang, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong.
Why Southeast Asian farms import dry forage
Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and their neighbours grow plenty of green grass, but heavy rain and humidity make it hard to dry good hay. Growing dairy, goat and feedlot sectors therefore buy baled hay and straw to keep rations consistent through the year, especially for high-yield dairy cows and dairy goats.
Rhodes grass hay for dairy cows and goats
Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is a tropical grass, so animals in the region accept it readily. Our fine grade has 9–12% crude protein and a soft, leafy texture that goats in particular eat with little waste. Many goat farms in Malaysia mix it with concentrates and a legume such as alfalfa.
Wheat straw as low-cost fibre
Wheat straw is the cheapest way to add effective fibre to a ration based on palm kernel cake, concentrates or wet by-products. It helps rumen function and can lower total feed cost per kilogram of milk or gain.
Storing hay in a humid climate
- Unload quickly and store under a roof, not in the open
- Stack bales on pallets with gaps for airflow
- Use older lots first (first in, first out)
- Check moisture and smell regularly and remove any damp bales
Import notes
Forage imports usually need a permit from the national veterinary and plant quarantine services, for example MAQIS and DVS in Malaysia or the Plant Protection Department in Vietnam. Confirm current requirements with your clearing agent. We provide the phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and inspection report.
This guide is general information. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with the authority or customs broker named above before you order.
