The effect of ensiling Bonsilage mais on the fermentation quality of whole maize crop: a laboratory study
2007
Langa, T. | Nkosi, D., Agricultural Research Council, Irene (South Africa). Animal Production Institute | Meeske, R., Outeniqua Experimental Farm, Western Cape (South Africa) | Palic, D., Agricultural Research Council, Irene (South Africa). Animal Production Institute | Groenewald, I., University of the Free State, (South Africa). Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
The effects of Bonsilage mais (BM), as an inoculant for whole maize crop ensiling under South Africa conditions, was studied. The silage was produced with or without BM in 1.5L jars under laboratory condition. Jars were opened on day 0, 3, 7, 14, 45 and 90 of ensiling and samples were taken. Samples were analysed for pH, water-soluble carbohydrates, ammonia, VFA, lactic acid, dry matter and ash. The aerobic stability of silage was determined on day 90 of ensiling. Lactic acid was higher in control silages than BM treated silages. BM treated silages had higher levels of acetic acid than the control. Treatments did not differ in terms of DM and ammonia contents. BM treated silage was more aerobically stable than the control silage as indicated by lower CO2 production.
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