Satellite Symposium 2: Silage
Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Various factors determine the ensilability of plant crops. In addition to dry matter content, sugar and protein content, buffering capacity, plant structure, soil contaminations and epiphytic microflora are also important. In Switzerland, various mixtures and also pure swards are continuously revised on the basis of results from variety testing programs. The main parameters for these tests are the yield and nutrient contents. However, in terms of ensilability and silage quality, no systematic tests have been carried out. For this reason, we have tested the ensilability of different cocksfoot varieties as well as the quality of the silages.
Citation
Wyss, U., "Ensilability and Silage Quality of Different Cocksfoot Varieties" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 80.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium2/80)
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Ensilability and Silage Quality of Different Cocksfoot Varieties
Dublin Ireland
Various factors determine the ensilability of plant crops. In addition to dry matter content, sugar and protein content, buffering capacity, plant structure, soil contaminations and epiphytic microflora are also important. In Switzerland, various mixtures and also pure swards are continuously revised on the basis of results from variety testing programs. The main parameters for these tests are the yield and nutrient contents. However, in terms of ensilability and silage quality, no systematic tests have been carried out. For this reason, we have tested the ensilability of different cocksfoot varieties as well as the quality of the silages.
