Using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for rapid nutrient evaluation of sorghum silage

Authors

K.J. Budiongo
L.H. Harbers
B.W. Seabourn
K.K. Bolsen
B.E. Brent

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1996; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 96-334-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 756; Beef; Sorghum silage; Nutrient evaluation; Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy

Abstract

This research was designed to develop a set of prediction equations to measure nutrient composition of Kansas sorghum silages by near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). Because sorghum silages are highly variable in grain content, we included a large number of cultivars to develop a robust set of equations for dry matter, crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber. The results indicate that NIRS analysis of sorghum silages is feasible.

Recommended Citation

Budiongo, K.J.; Harbers, L.H.; Seabourn, B.W.; Bolsen, K.K.; and Brent, B.E. (1996) "Using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for rapid nutrient evaluation of sorghum silage," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2009