The status and objectives of standardization of fodders.

摘要

Information is included on legislation on national standards for fodders adopted in Russia in 2004. The programme of development of technical standards for 2003-10 is also briefly outlined. A diagram is presented on losses of volatile substances affecting the chemical composition of feed rations used at determination of the dry matter content in silage. A diagram is also included on the raw cellulose content in the dry matter of silage and excrements of wethers. Information is included on harmonization of inter-state standards in relation to international and European standards. Data are tabulated on requirements to quality of silage and grain-haylage according to Russian and German standards.