Effects of Ensiling Alfalfa with Whole-crop Maize on the Chemical Composition and Nutritive Value of Silage Mixtures

Öztürk, Durmuş; Kizilşimşek, Mustafa; Kamalak, Adem; Canbolat, Önder; Özkan, Çağrı Özgür

doi:10.5713/ajas.2006.526

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“…Water soluble carbohydrates content in corn was higher compared to alfalfa. A higher ratio of corn enhanced the fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-corn mixed silage without any treatment, with a lower pH value, higher LA content and lower NH 3 -N level at this experiment (Table 2); low pH value can be explained by a higher content of carbohydrates and lower concentration of buffering capacity with a higher corn ratio in forages mixture and was in agreement with results by Ozturk et al (2006); NH 3 -N contents with all treatments increased as alfalfa ratio increased in forages mixture perhaps because more proteolysis occurs and results in higher NH 3 -N level with a higher ratio of alfalfa. Similarly, addition of gramineous plants resulted in a lower pH value, higher LA content and lower NH 3 -N concentration (Muck 1988;Heron et al 1989;Zhang et al 2015).…”

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confidence: 81%

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Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum ‘KR107070’ and a propionic acid‐based preservative on the fermentation characteristics, nutritive value and aerobic stability of alfalfa‐corn mixed silage ensiled with four ratios

Wang

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Grassland Science

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The effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 'KR107070' and a propionic acid-based preservative on the quality and aerobic stability of alfalfa-corn mixed silage ensiled with four ratios was evaluated. A 4 9 4 factorial arrangement was used in a completely randomized design in this study. The chopped alfalfa and corn were made into four alfalfa to corn ratios (containing 20, 40, 60 and 80% corn), each of which was treated with (i) distilled water; (ii) 1 9 10 6 colony forming units per g of L. plantarum 'KR107070'; (iii) a chemical additive consisting of 0.24% propionic acid, 0.24% sodium propionate and 0.18% formic acid; (iv) a combination of (ii) and (iii). Treated forages mixture was ensiled with triplicate in a 5-L polythene bucket for 180 days. At silo opening, the fermentation characteristics of silage were enhanced with a lower pH value, higher lactic acid content and lower ammoniacal nitrogen concentration and its relative feed value decreased, with a higher ratio of corn for all treatments. The application of a chemical additive alone, or in combination with L. plantarum 'KR107070', decreased ammoniacal nitrogen concentrations and increased water soluble carbohydrates contents than control or L. plantarum 'KR107070' for each silage of four ratios, in addition to enhancing the aerobic stability of 60 and 80% corn silages compared to L. plantarum 'KR107070'. The 60% corn silage, treated with combining 0.24% propionic acid, 0.24% sodium propionate and 0.18% formic acid with L. plantarum 'KR107070', is better in terms of conservation quality and aerobic stability.

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“…Alfalfa had a higher content of CP compared to corn due to nitrogen fixation from atmosphere (Ozturk et al 2006;Amer et al 2012). As a result, an increase in alfalfa proportion resulted in a higher concentration of CP in aflafla-corn mixed silage reflected in Table 3.…”

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Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum ‘KR107070’ and a propionic acid‐based preservative on the fermentation characteristics, nutritive value and aerobic stability of alfalfa‐corn mixed silage ensiled with four ratios

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“…Positive associative effects were observed on the OM digestibility and NDFD with a mixture of corn and lucerne silages in vitro (Moss et al, 1992). This observation was also made when both forages were simultaneously ensiled (Ozturk et al, 2006). This effect could be explained by the buffering ability of lucerne which could minimise the decrease of ruminal pH due to the fermentation of corn starch, thus stimulating cellulolytic activity (Moss et al, 1992).…”

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Associative effects between forages on feed intake and digestion in ruminants

Niderkorn

Baumont

2009

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The feeding value of forage mixtures from permanent and temporary multi-species grasslands cannot always be precisely defined. Indeed, the digestibility and feed intake of a combination of forages can differ from the balanced median values calculated from forages considered separately. In order to present an overview of the associative effects between forages on digestion and intake, a literature study was carried out. The associative effects can be studied in a complementary way in vitro to test digestive interactions of a large number of mixtures and to carry out explanatory experiments, and in vivo to investigate intake and digestion at the whole animal scale. We identified three main situations in which interactions between forages can lead to associative effects on intake and digestion: (i) increased intake that can be observed with grass and legume association can be explained by fast digestion of the soluble fraction of legumes, and a higher rate of particle breakdown and passage through the rumen, (ii) increased digestion when a poor forage is supplemented by a high nitrogen content plant can be explained by stimulation of the microbial activity and (iii) modification of digestive processes in the rumen, including proteolysis and methane production when certain bioactive secondary metabolites such as tannins, saponins or polyphenol oxidase are present. According to the type and concentration of these compounds in the diet, the effects can be favourable or unfavourable on intake and digestive parameters. Reported associative effects between forages show a large variability among studies. This reflects the complexity and multiplicity of nutritional situations affecting intake and the rumen function in a given animal. In order to provide more reliable information, further accumulation of data combining in vitro and in vivo studies is required. A better understanding of the associative effects between forages could help to optimise feed use efficiency, resulting in greater productivity, a reduction of the environmental impact of animal emissions and more sustainable animal production.

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“…These volatile substances are known as bio-flavor compounds. Indeed, DM of silage has also associated with Fleigh points (Ozturk et al, 2006). Other study reported that moisture content of silage affects microbial activity during ensilage (Weinberg and Muck, 1996).…”

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“…Fleigh points (Fp) was calculated according to Kiliç (1984) as previously reported by Ozturk et al (2006) …”

Section: Measurement Of Ph Fleigh Points and Lactic Acid Concentrationmentioning

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IMPROVING PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC AND PALATABILITY OF KING GRASS (Pennisetum hybrid) SILAGE BY INOCULATION OF Lactobacillus plantarum - Saccharomyces cerevisiae CONSORTIA AND ADDITION OF RICE BRAN

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This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of inoculants consisted of lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp) and yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc) combined with the addition of rice bran on the physicochemical characteristics and palatability of king grass (Pennisetum hybrid) silage. The experiment was arranged in the randomized factorial design (3x3) consisting of the inoculants treatments (control, Lp, Lp+Sc) and the different level of rice bran addition (0, 5 and 10%) which contained 3 replications in each treatment. The measured variables were physicochemical characteristics i.e. color, odor, pH, lactic acid, Fleigh points (quality indication score), and palatability of silage. Inoculation of Lp and Lp+Sc improved silage odor and reduced fungal contamination. Silage treated by Lp+Sc and rice bran (5-10%) resulted in low pH and high lactic acid concentration and Fleigh points significantly (P<0.05). However, the interaction between inoculants and rice bran treatment was not significance (P>0.05). Either inoculation or addition of rice bran tended to enhance the palatability of silage in cattle. It concluded that the addition of inoculants L. plantarum and S. cerevisiae with/without the addition of 5-10% rice bran could improve the physicochemical characteristics of silage and its palatability to cattle.(Keywords: King grass, L. plantarum, Palatability, S. cerevisiae, Silage) (kontrol, Lp, Lp+Sc) INTISARI Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penambahan inokulum bakteri asam laktat Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp) dan khamir Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc) dengan level penambahan dedak padi terhadap karakteristik fisika, kimia dan palatabilitas pada silase rumput raja (Pennisetum hybrid). Perlakuan dirancang dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap Pola Faktorial (3x3) dengan faktor perlakuan jenis inokulum

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Effects of Ensiling Alfalfa with Whole-crop Maize on the Chemical Composition and Nutritive Value of Silage Mixtures

Cited by 40 publications

References 28 publications

Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum ‘KR107070’ and a propionic acid‐based preservative on the fermentation characteristics, nutritive value and aerobic stability of alfalfa‐corn mixed silage ensiled with four ratios

Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum ‘KR107070’ and a propionic acid‐based preservative on the fermentation characteristics, nutritive value and aerobic stability of alfalfa‐corn mixed silage ensiled with four ratios

Associative effects between forages on feed intake and digestion in ruminants

IMPROVING PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC AND PALATABILITY OF KING GRASS (Pennisetum hybrid) SILAGE BY INOCULATION OF Lactobacillus plantarum - Saccharomyces cerevisiae CONSORTIA AND ADDITION OF RICE BRAN

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