Theme 21: Forage Conservation
Publication Date
2001
Location
Brazil
Description
The objective of this study was to examine the ensiling characteristics of four different forage legumes: galega (Galega orientalis), lucerne (Medicago sativa), white clover (Trifolium repens) and red clover (Trifolium pratense), and compare these with perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), using different additives. The crops were mowed using a sickle bar mower and chopped using a precision chop harvester. The crops were ensiled either direct cut or wilted to 35-45% DM. Wilting took place on a barn drier. Forages were ensiled either untreated or with addition of formic acid, Promyr or Ecosyl. The silos were stored for 100 days before opening. Silages were generally well fermented, but application of Promyr or formic acid lowered the ammonia content of the silages.
Citation
Slottner, S. and Rammer, C., "Ensiling of Different Legumes Compared to Grass" (2001). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 7.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/19/21/7)
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Ensiling of Different Legumes Compared to Grass
Brazil
The objective of this study was to examine the ensiling characteristics of four different forage legumes: galega (Galega orientalis), lucerne (Medicago sativa), white clover (Trifolium repens) and red clover (Trifolium pratense), and compare these with perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), using different additives. The crops were mowed using a sickle bar mower and chopped using a precision chop harvester. The crops were ensiled either direct cut or wilted to 35-45% DM. Wilting took place on a barn drier. Forages were ensiled either untreated or with addition of formic acid, Promyr or Ecosyl. The silos were stored for 100 days before opening. Silages were generally well fermented, but application of Promyr or formic acid lowered the ammonia content of the silages.
