Journal of Dairy Science· 2018Q1· Review
Silage review: Interpretation of chemical, microbial, and organoleptic components of silages
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- 2018year
Short summary
This review synthesizes the chemical, microbial, and sensory aspects of silage production, focusing on how fermentation end-products and microbial populations impact feed quality and animal performance from a North American viewpoint.
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Key points
- Silage production aims to preserve forage nutrients through controlled microbial fermentation.
- Key indicators of silage quality include fermentation end-products, microbial populations, and organoleptic properties.
- Undesirable compounds in silage can negatively impact animal health, environmental factors, and farm economics.
- The review adopts a North American perspective on silage interpretation.
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Abstract
The goal of making silage is to produce a stable feed with a high recovery of dry matter, energy, and highly digestible nutrients compared with the fresh crop. Microbial fermentation in the silo produces an array of end products and can change many nutritive aspects of a forage. High-quality silage should be void of undesirable compounds that could negatively affect animal performance, the environment, or net farm income. This review discusses the interpretation of the common fermentation end products, microbial populations, organoleptic properties, and changes in nutritive aspects of silages during storage of silages with emphasis on a North American perspective.
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