The concentration of digestible nutrients in silage depends more on the stage of growth at which the fresh crops have been harvested. Photo: Marten Sandburg
Several factors and strategies can be adopted to gain better control of silage problems and achieve a high-quality product and better animal performance. While almost all crops can be conserved as silage, the intake and nutritive value of the final product may vary depending on crop characteristics, silo type, and the management of the silage-making process.
Maize – most suitable
Maize is regarded as the most suitable cereal crop to use for silage. The crop is relatively high in dry mat
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