Publication Date
1997
Description
A 12-wk growth trial was conducted on 32 Holstein steers to study the effects of preserving round-baled red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) without or with enzyme additive on silage composition and steer performance. Enzyme additive did not affect silage composition except for increasing lactic acid content. Intake was higher for treated silage but live weight or carcass gain was not different between untreated and treated silage. Supplementing treated silage with barley did not affect silage intake but roasted-steeped soybeans or potato plus roasted-steeped soybeans lowered silage intake. Supplementation of treated silage, particularly with barley, improved live or carcass weight.
Citation
Narasimhalu, P, "Steer Growth with Round-Baled Red Clover Silage Preserved with Enzyme Based Additive" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 16.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session14/16
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Steer Growth with Round-Baled Red Clover Silage Preserved with Enzyme Based Additive
A 12-wk growth trial was conducted on 32 Holstein steers to study the effects of preserving round-baled red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) without or with enzyme additive on silage composition and steer performance. Enzyme additive did not affect silage composition except for increasing lactic acid content. Intake was higher for treated silage but live weight or carcass gain was not different between untreated and treated silage. Supplementing treated silage with barley did not affect silage intake but roasted-steeped soybeans or potato plus roasted-steeped soybeans lowered silage intake. Supplementation of treated silage, particularly with barley, improved live or carcass weight.
