MAKING THE MOST OF SILAGE PROTEINS

摘要

Silage making is traditionally associated with a reduced feeding value relative to that of the original crop, but careful consideration given to the ensiling conditions can make all the difference. In most livestock systems, ruminants derive between 40 and 100% of their feed requirements from forages, relying on conserved forages during the winter months. Throughout much of the world, seasonal shortfall in forage production is offset by conserving forage grown in periods of plenty. In Canada, for example, the winter period can last for 7 months or longer Clearly, successful forage conservation is germane to livestock production under such conditions.