Understanding the processes of protein degradation in forage crops provides opportunities for improved silage quality and enhanced animal production
Published: May 15, 2007
Summary
UK silage production has increased from some 0.35 million tonnes in 1947 to 50 million tonnes in 1997. Silage now accounts for almost 80% of the total winter forage fed to ruminant livestock. In Europe, grass accounts for 54%, maize 32%, whole crop cereals 2% and legumes 1% of the crops harvested for silage. Silage making offers many advantages over conventional hay making, such as reduced depend...
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9 de diciembre de 2008
Very interesting.
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