Satellite Symposium 2: Silage
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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
With the recent introduction of alfalfa in Chilean Patagonia (Aisén), its utilisation as silage has to be reviewed relative to animal performance. The effect of silage chop length on the voluntary intake has been evaluated in different species, with sheep being more sensitive to chop length than cattle (Dulphy et al., 1984). The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of different alfalfa silage chop lengths on dry matter (DM) intake and eating behaviour of Friesland dairy ewes in late pregnancy.
Citation
Elizalde, H. F., "The Effects of Alfalfa Silage Harvesting Systems on Dry Matter Intake of Friesland Dairy Ewes in Late Pregnancy" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 39.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium2/39)
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The Effects of Alfalfa Silage Harvesting Systems on Dry Matter Intake of Friesland Dairy Ewes in Late Pregnancy
Dublin Ireland
With the recent introduction of alfalfa in Chilean Patagonia (Aisén), its utilisation as silage has to be reviewed relative to animal performance. The effect of silage chop length on the voluntary intake has been evaluated in different species, with sheep being more sensitive to chop length than cattle (Dulphy et al., 1984). The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of different alfalfa silage chop lengths on dry matter (DM) intake and eating behaviour of Friesland dairy ewes in late pregnancy.
