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1977
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The amount of effluent formed in ensiling forage crops depends, above all, on the dry matter content of the initial material, on the pressure exerted on the feed stock, and on the kind of crop ensiled. Expected values of effluent amount were derived from model experiments and calculations. Adequate wilting of suitable forage crops will allow to reduce or prevent effluent formation. The degree of wilting required depends on the height of the feed stock and on the kind of silo used. The limit of 30 % DM in initial material, so far generally accepted for effluent formation, only applies to feed stocks up to 4 m in height. In tower silos, effluent formation is prevei;ited only from 40 % DM in initial material on.
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Peters, G and Weissbach, F, "Factors influencing the formation of effluent in forage ensiling" (1977). IGC Proceedings (1977-2023). 13.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1977/sess9/13)
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Factors influencing the formation of effluent in forage ensiling
The amount of effluent formed in ensiling forage crops depends, above all, on the dry matter content of the initial material, on the pressure exerted on the feed stock, and on the kind of crop ensiled. Expected values of effluent amount were derived from model experiments and calculations. Adequate wilting of suitable forage crops will allow to reduce or prevent effluent formation. The degree of wilting required depends on the height of the feed stock and on the kind of silo used. The limit of 30 % DM in initial material, so far generally accepted for effluent formation, only applies to feed stocks up to 4 m in height. In tower silos, effluent formation is prevei;ited only from 40 % DM in initial material on.
