Abstract

Precision chopped whole crop maize was used in a study to compare the effect of silage additive based on Na- nitrite, Na-benzoate and K-benzoate on silage quality and aerobic stability of silages ensiled in two ensiling conditions; regular and difficult. Ensiling conditions differed in packing density of forage and in air tightness of silos. Additive treated silages were found to have reduced formation of ammonia-N, acetic acid and ethanol compared with untreated control silages in both ensiling systems. Significantly eliminated yeast growth was reflected in considerably increased stability of additive treated silages only in difficult ensiling condition. Testing of silage additive for aerobic stability under difficult ensiling condition provided a better answer about a potential of the product in the agricultural practice.

Published in

Title: 16th International Symposium Forage Conservation : 3-6th June, 2014 - Brno, Czech Republic : conference proceedings
ISBN: 978-80-7375-975-9
Publisher: Mendel University Brno

Conference

16th International Symposium Forage Conservation

SLU Authors

• Knicky, Martin

  • Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Spörndly, Rolf

  • Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Animal and Dairy Science


Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/62175