Satellite Symposium 2: Silage
Description
Effects of reduced silage chop length on silage intake and milk production by dairy cows have been variable. Chopping of grass at harvest generally improves silage fermentation quality and consequently intake. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of chopping flail harvested silage ensiled with acid or biological additive prior to feeding on intake, milk yield and milk composition in dairy cows.
Citation
Toivonen, V. and Heikkilä, T., "The Effect of Chop Length and Additive on Silage Intake and Milk Production in Cows" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 64.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium2/64
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The Effect of Chop Length and Additive on Silage Intake and Milk Production in Cows
Effects of reduced silage chop length on silage intake and milk production by dairy cows have been variable. Chopping of grass at harvest generally improves silage fermentation quality and consequently intake. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of chopping flail harvested silage ensiled with acid or biological additive prior to feeding on intake, milk yield and milk composition in dairy cows.
