Drought-stressed corn can still make some fairly good feed--if it’s harvested, ensiled and fed correctly. In fact, it can have up to 70% of the feed value of normal corn silage. To ensure you’re ...

Studies were conducted to determine the effects of different ensiling densities on fermentation, aerobic stability, and nutritive value of maize and sorghum silages. Maize and sorghum were harvested ...

This study investigated the dynamics associated with prolonged ensiling and aerobic deterioration of whole crop corn (WCC) silages and total mixed ration (TMR) silages containing WCC (C-TMR silages) ...

The “perfect” chop length can benefit both ensiling and forage quality. Yet, finding the correct chop length is easier said than done. In general, a short chop length aids in packing and, consequently ...

Based in Finland, Murska is an engineering company specialising in the production of grain treatment machinery for livestock farmers. The company claims to have developed the process from original ...

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This study determined the effect of drying or ensiling cassava peels on some conservation characteristics and growth performance of sheep. Fresh peels were either sun-dried to a DM of 904 g/kg or ...

Weseh, A., Ayantunde, A. and Konlan, S. 2017. Drying and ensiling on nutritive value of groundnut haulms. Poster prepared for the Africa RISING West Africa Review and Planning Meeting, Accra, 1-2 ...

1 College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China 2 College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China Thus, our primary study aim was to identify ...

With the drive to farm sustainably, be sure to capitalise on the excellent potential in this year’s forage maize crops as a high-energy, home-grown feed for dairy cows and finishing beef cattle. Do ...

Harvesting of first cut silage will get under way within the next fortnight for many farmers. Before then, it is important to use your time to prepare the pit for fresh grass. The same goes for baled ...

Hay crop silage making is finished for this year for many dairymen. Typically, it would be months before thoughts turn to ensiling the spring hay crop. However, now may be a good time to contemplate ...