A cyclic changeover experiment, involving six sheep, was undertaken to evaluate the effects of molassed sugar-beet pulp (MSBP) and formic acid (FA), as silage additives, on silage fermentation, intake ...

Farmers looking to produce heavier and better quality second cut silage need to focus on achieving a rapid lactic acid fermentation, according to experts. First cut silage on average is lighter this ...

Sorghum is one plant sometimes used for silage. Scientists at Kansas State University say this fermented livestock feed produces nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, but that they have uncovered a ...

Alltech’s Better Quality Silage Programme is allowing dairy and beef farmers throughout Northern Ireland to constructively ...

There is massive confusion and misunderstanding about lactic acid and its role in silage fermentation and effect on cow performance. Independent expert Dave Davies of Silage Solutions sets the record ...

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Dear Joseph Happy New Year, I started diary farming late last year just in time to tap into the lush vegetation that followed the rains. I must say I have not had any feed challenges up to now but the ...