Satellite Symposium 2: Silage
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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Rapid field-drying of grass prior to successful ensilage restricts fermentation and can assist preservation, but can consequently result in silages that are prone to aerobic deterioration at feedout. Additives that directly (e.g. potassium sorbate or sodium benzoate) or indirectly (e.g. formic acid or Lactobacillus plantarum, via manipulation of fermentation) alter yeast activity at feedout could modify silage aerobic stability. This experiment evaluated the fermentation and aerobic stability of wilted silages made from perennial ryegrass cultivars of high or normal water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) genotype that differed in additive use.
Citation
Howard, H.; O'Kiely, P.; Pahlow, G.; and O'Mara, F. P., "Perennial Ryegrasses Bred for Contrasting Sugar Contents: Manipulating Fermentation and Aerobic Stability of Wilted Silage Using Additives (3) (EU-Project ‘SweetGrass’)" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 68.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium2/68)
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Perennial Ryegrasses Bred for Contrasting Sugar Contents: Manipulating Fermentation and Aerobic Stability of Wilted Silage Using Additives (3) (EU-Project ‘SweetGrass’)
Dublin Ireland
Rapid field-drying of grass prior to successful ensilage restricts fermentation and can assist preservation, but can consequently result in silages that are prone to aerobic deterioration at feedout. Additives that directly (e.g. potassium sorbate or sodium benzoate) or indirectly (e.g. formic acid or Lactobacillus plantarum, via manipulation of fermentation) alter yeast activity at feedout could modify silage aerobic stability. This experiment evaluated the fermentation and aerobic stability of wilted silages made from perennial ryegrass cultivars of high or normal water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) genotype that differed in additive use.
