Theme 21: Forage Conservation

The XIX International Grassland Congress took place in São Pedro, São Paulo, Brazil from February 11 through February 21, 2001.
Proceedings published by Fundacao de Estudos Agrarios Luiz de Queiroz

XIX International Grassland Congress:
Forage Conservation

Forage Quality Evaluation of Chopped Elephantgrass Hay through Intake and Digestibility Trial

E. M. de Aguiar, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
G. F. da C. Lima, EMBRAPA, Brazil
L. G. da Paz, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Brazil

Quality and Nutritive Value of Mott Dwarf Elephantgrass Silage with Biological Additives

T. Clavero, La Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela

Effects of Different Additives on Silage Quality of Napiergrass

Y. K. Cheng, Council of Agriculture, Taiwan
C. S. Chen, Council of Agriculture, Taiwan
P. W. Peng, Council of Agriculture, Taiwan

Influence of Additive AIV-2000 and Pre-Wilted Big Bale on Silage Quality, Animal Performance and Rumen Metabolism

Jonas Jatkauskas, Lithuanian Institute of Animal Science, Lithuania
V. Vrotniakienė, Lithuanian Institute of Animal Science, Lithuania

Evaluation of Forage Sorghum Silages with the Addition of Sorghum Grain

M. De León, INTA, Argentina
E. Ustarroz, INTA, Argentina
M. A. Brunetti, INTA, Argentina
C. Boetto, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina
M. Bulaschevich, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

Fermentation and Cell Wall Degradation in Guineagrass and Italian Ryegrass Silages

Mitsuhiro Niimi, Miyazaki University, Japan
O. Kawamura, Miyazaki University, Japan

Ensiling of Different Legumes Compared to Grass

S. Slottner, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
C. Rammer, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Forage Crops and Silage Fermentation

Yimin Cai, National Grassland Research Institute, Japan
Ryuichi Uegaki, National Grassland Research Institute, Japan
Y. Fujita, National Grassland Research Institute, Japan

Quality of Ammoniated Brachiaria decumbens Hay

L. O. Fernandes, Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuaria de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Ricardo A. Reis, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
L. R. A. Rodrigues, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil

The Effect of Cellulase on Cell Wall Structure and the Rumen Digestion of Timothy Silage

A. Aniwaru, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
T. Ishida, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
T. Watanabe, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
K. Tomiyama, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
H. Terui, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
K. Ataku, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
L. E. Chase, Cornell University

The Effects of Cellulase on Cell Wall Structure and the Rumen Digestion of Alfalfa Silage

T. Ishida, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
A. Aisan, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
K. Tomiyama, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
T. Watanabe, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
H. Terui, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
E. No, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
K. Ataku, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan

Effect of Application of Farmyard Manure to Ley on Forage Yield and Quality of Grass Silage

T. M. Pauly, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
L. Rodhe, Swedish Institute of Agriculture, Sweden

Effects of Preservation with Pre-Fermented Green Juice (FGJ) on Fermentation Quality and Energy and Nitrogen Utilization of Round-Baled Alfalfa Silage by Dairy Cattle

Li-Man Cao, Mie University, Japan
Yoshitaka Deguchi, Animal Husbandary Experimental Station of Mie Prefecture, Japan
M. Mizutani, Animal Husbandary Experimental Station of Mie Prefecture, Japan
M. Goto, Mie University, Japan
Y. Yamamoto, Animal Husbandary Experimental Station of Mie Prefecture, Japan
S. Urakawa, Animal Husbandary Experimental Station of Mie Prefecture, Japan
Y. Yamada, Animal Husbandary Experimental Station of Mie Prefecture, Japan
M. Matsui, Animal Husbandary Experimental Station of Mie Prefecture, Japan
T. Masuko, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
Yasuhiro Kawamoto, University of the Ryukyus, Japan

Fermentation Quality of Phasey Bean and Guineagrass Silages

Y. Imura, University of the Ryukyus, Japan
T. Namihira, University of the Ryukyus, Japan
Yasuhiro Kawamoto, University of the Ryukyus, Japan

Improving the Feeding Value of Cotton Stalk, Wheat Straw and Rice Straw with Ozonation

Meiji Okamoto, Obihiro University, Japan
Masaaki Hanada, Obihiro University, Japan
R. Aoyama, Obihiro University, Japan
R. Kim, Obihiro University, Japan
N. Kaiga, Toshiba Corporation, Japan

Assessment of Ensilability of Six Tropical Grasses Using Three Different Approaches

B. Zierenberg, University of Rostock, Germany
K. Friedel, University of Rostock, Germany
A. Glatzle, Estación Experimental Chaco Central, Paraguay
A. Chudy, Forschungsinstitut für die Biologie landwirtschaftlicher Nutztiere, Germany

Possibilities to Avoid Growth of Clostridia and/or Fungi in Wilted Silage by Use of Organic and Inorganic Salts

Martin Knický, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
P. Lingvall, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Dry Matter Losses in Tanzânia Grass (Panicum maximum, Jacq, cv. Tanzânia) Silage

M. A. A. Balsalobre, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Luiz Gustavo Nussio, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
P. M. Santos, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
R. F. Crestana, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
R. N. S. Aguiar, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
M. Corsi, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

Effects of Dry Matter Content and Microbial Additive on Tifton 85 (Cynodon dactylon ssp.) Wilted Silage Fermentation Parameters

Luiz Gustavo Nussio, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
F. G. Castro, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
J. M. Simas, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
C. M. Haddad, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
P. Toledo, Fazenda Água Comprida, Brazil
A. L. Merchan, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

Survival of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 Added to Grass at Ensiling and Its Influence on Silage Fermentation

P. O’Kiely, Teagasc, Ireland
C. Byrne, Teagasc, Ireland
D. Bolton, Teagasc, Ireland

Aerobic Stability of Grass Silage Mixed with a Range of Concentrate Feedstuffs at Feed-Out

P. O’Kiely, Teagasc, Ireland
M. Clancy, University College Dublin, Ireland
E. M. Doyle, University College Dublin, Ireland

Yield, Feeding Value and Ensiling Characteristics of Clone-13 (Pennisetum purpureum)

Sujatha Premaratne, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
G. G. C. Premalal, Veterinary Research Institute, Sri Lanka
S. M. S. Setunga, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
J. M. S. Jayawardana, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Comparison of Quality and Production by Different Silage Making Methods of Barley Cultivated in the Paddy after Rice Harvest

J. S. Shin, Rural Development Administration, South Korea
E. B. Yoon, Rural Development Administration, South Korea
M. S. Park, Rural Development Administration, South Korea

Conserved Forage (Silage and Hay): Progress and Priorities

R. E. Muck, U.S. Department of Agriculture
K. J. Shinners, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mechanization: Planning and Selection of Equipment

C. A. Rotz, U.S. Department of Agriculture