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1977
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The possibility was tested of preserving chopped (homogenized) beet tops in experimental tower silos. The treatments without preservatives were compared with treatments using propionic acid (0.5 %) and allylisothiocyanate (1: 10,000). Silage quality, dry matter losses, and secondary fermentation 24, 72, 168, and 240 hours after unloading were determined. Chopping of beet tops was found to have a positive effect on the utilization of the silo volume and on the mechanization of silage handling, and to avoid the need of supplemental compaction. Allylisothiocyanate and propionic acid had a favourable effect on the preservation process and helped to cut losses caused during the actual preservation period and secondary fermentation.
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Maskova, Hedvika and Havelik, Jiri, "New procedures of preserving beet tops" (1977). IGC Proceedings (1977-2023). 7.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1977/sess9/7)
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New procedures of preserving beet tops
The possibility was tested of preserving chopped (homogenized) beet tops in experimental tower silos. The treatments without preservatives were compared with treatments using propionic acid (0.5 %) and allylisothiocyanate (1: 10,000). Silage quality, dry matter losses, and secondary fermentation 24, 72, 168, and 240 hours after unloading were determined. Chopping of beet tops was found to have a positive effect on the utilization of the silo volume and on the mechanization of silage handling, and to avoid the need of supplemental compaction. Allylisothiocyanate and propionic acid had a favourable effect on the preservation process and helped to cut losses caused during the actual preservation period and secondary fermentation.
