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1977
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In the GDR, at present about 9% of the feed energy requirement of cattle is covered by dry feeds, above all mechanically processed and chemically treated straw as well as dried green forages. This share is expected to rise to 15 % in forthcoming years. On the basis of technological fundamentals devised by animal nutritionists, corresponding production processes are being developed and perfected. They allow to convert the feedstuffs into a physical and chemical form favourable to high intake; in addition, the feeding value of high-fibre feedstuffs is improved. In this way, the feedstuffs are fed in favourable combination as different kinds of semi-finished and finished feeds securing efficient utilization of the nutrients in the digestive tract. By a whole complex of measures both the artificial drying of green forages, whole plants of cereals, and root and tuber crops, and the methods of straw treatment will be made more efficient.
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Berg, Fritz, "The production of dry feeds from straw and green forage in the GDR" (1977). IGC Proceedings (1977-2023). 20.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1977/sess9/20)
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The production of dry feeds from straw and green forage in the GDR
In the GDR, at present about 9% of the feed energy requirement of cattle is covered by dry feeds, above all mechanically processed and chemically treated straw as well as dried green forages. This share is expected to rise to 15 % in forthcoming years. On the basis of technological fundamentals devised by animal nutritionists, corresponding production processes are being developed and perfected. They allow to convert the feedstuffs into a physical and chemical form favourable to high intake; in addition, the feeding value of high-fibre feedstuffs is improved. In this way, the feedstuffs are fed in favourable combination as different kinds of semi-finished and finished feeds securing efficient utilization of the nutrients in the digestive tract. By a whole complex of measures both the artificial drying of green forages, whole plants of cereals, and root and tuber crops, and the methods of straw treatment will be made more efficient.
