Influence of Material Size on the Quality of Ensiled Cassava Peel-Leaf Mix
2025
Odoemelam, V.U. | Okonkwo, L.C. | Anyanwu, N.J. | Ekwe, C.C. | Aladi, N.O. | Ahiwe, E.U. | Egenuka, F.C. | Okere, P.C. | Ukwu, P.C.
The study was conducted to assess the influence of material size on the quality of ensiled cassava peel-leaf mix. Two groups of cassava peels and cassava leaves were used. One group was chopped/cut into small sizes of 2cm-3cm and ensiled at a proportion of 70%:30% Cassava peel and Cassava leaf respectively, while the other group was left unchopped and also ensiled at a proportion 70:30% Cassava peel and cassava leaf respectively. 24 samples were used, 12 samples per treatment. The independent samples T-test was employed in analyzing and comparing means. Results from Proximate composition, cyanide content and physico-chemical characteristics (Colour, Texture, Smell, Mouldiness, pH, Temperature) showed that material size significantly influenced the quality of ensiled cassava peel-leaf mix. Although the unchopped group of ensiled cassava peel-leaf mix produced good silage, the Chopped group yielded significantly better (p<0.05) silage. It was concluded that chopping cassava peel-leaf mix to small sizes of about 2cm-3ccm before ensiling is better and thus recommended.
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