Effect of bacterial inoculants on the preservation and nutritive value of whole-plant corn silages

Authors

K.K. Bolsen
D.W. Rice
M.A. Hinds
C. Zimmermann
Matthew A. Young

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1995; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 95-357-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 727; Beef; Silage; Innoculant; Preservation; Corn

Abstract

Inoculated and control corn silages were compare d using pilot-scale silos. Inoculated silages (Pioneer inoculant 117 4 and 1132) had significantly higher lactic to acetic acid ratios, and numerically lower values for DM loss, acetic acid, ethanol, and ammonia-nitrogen than the control silage"”evidence that both inoculants produced a more efficient fermentation . Although the inoculated silage rations had higher DM intakes than the control, nutrient digestibilities were similar for the three silages . These results are consistent with numerous studies that compared untreated and inoculant-treated silages over a wide range of crops and ensiling conditions in our research during the past several years.

Recommended Citation

Bolsen, K.K.; Rice, D.W.; Hinds, M.A.; Zimmermann, C.; and Young, Matthew A. (1995) "Effect of bacterial inoculants on the preservation and nutritive value of whole-plant corn silages," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2033