The ability of cows to convert feed protein into milk is also dependent on silage quality. [Photo: Mark Pasveer]
Improving silage quality opens the door to increased feed intake, milk production and feed efficiency of dairy cows. This can be done by using silage inoculants that reduce the loss of digestible organic matter consumed by yeast, moulds and other unwanted microorganisms. By reducing the loss, more digestible organic matter per kilogram of silage dry matter is left for the cows. Every cow has a basic need for energy to cover the energy cost for maintenance, movement, growth, and fetus respective
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