The objective of this study was to evaluate low and high Brix diets, treated or not with 5 g of calcium oxide per kg of natural matter, and corn silage on intake, digestibility and performance of beef cattle. Forty cattle with initial body weight (BW) of 350 kg were used: five composed the control group, 30 were distributed into random blocks (control) and the other five were distributed in a 5...

Silage normally contains between 12 and 22 % crude protein (CP). While such levels 5 should be adequate for most productive livestock, in silages they are not. This is because of poor 6 utilization of N in silage. Most silage-based production rations require supplemental protein to meet 7 requirements for growth or lactation in ruminants. Silage protein is highly degradable in the rumen and as ...

The greatest economic value from a corn (Zea mays L.) crop is obtained when it can be used as silage rather than for grain only. The objectives were to study tropical corn silage yield and quality in relation to starter fertilizer, planting date, corn hybrid, and fall armyworm stress. This study was conducted in the field a t Quincy and Jay, Florida during 1991 and 1992. Results have shown the ...

HIGHLIGHTS Withering and silage of water-rich waste watermelons. Waste watermelon slices wilt in 444.38 583.13 minutes two different systems. Making microbially safe for animals by wilting Combined solar drying system is more advantageous terms withering parameters.

the present experiment was carried out to investigate the nutritive value of banana tree leaves and stems silage by use of in vitro gas production and as well in situ nylon bag techniques. experimental treatments were comprised of: 1- stems and leaves of banana trees (control), 2- stems and leaves of banana trees’ silage without addition of any additive, 3- stems and leaves of banana trees’ sil...

OBJECTIVE Effects of newly isolated Lactobacillus plantarum on the fermentation and chemical composition of fresh rice straw silage was evaluated in this study. METHODS Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from good crop silage were screened by growing them in MRS broth and a minimal medium with low carbohydrate content. Selected LAB (LAB 1821) were Gram-positive, rods, catalase negative, and were iden...

Community Service Activities are a collaborative activity between the PKM team of Faculty Agriculture Unkhair and Partners, namely FeedLot livestock group in Susupu Village, Sahu District, West Halmahera Regency. The problem with partners is that they do not know about feed processing technology. purpose this service to build an independent farmer community, increase knowledge residents how mak...