It is good explanation about silage making . But we want to know what types microbial species are used for culture in silage and what organic acids and quantity is recommended as additive in silage making Professor dr K.Ramchandra Reddy, Telangana state veterinary University, India
Hello - This is the response from UW Extension presenter, Luiz Ferraretto: There are many silage bacteria commonly used as silage inoculants. For example, lactobacillus, pediococcus, lactococcus, enterococcus. But there are other options. If looking for heterofermentation, L. buchneri alone or in combination with L. hilgardii, L. diolivorans or other lactic acid producing bacteria are good options. I suggest the use bacterial inoculants instead of acids for corn silage. The only exception would be when having major issues with stability at feedout. Under this condition, adding some propionic acid to the diet is a good option.
It is good explanation about silage making . But we want to know what types microbial species are used for culture in silage and what organic acids and quantity is recommended as additive in silage making
Professor dr K.Ramchandra Reddy, Telangana state veterinary University, India
Hello - This is the response from UW Extension presenter, Luiz Ferraretto: There are many silage bacteria commonly used as silage inoculants. For example, lactobacillus, pediococcus, lactococcus, enterococcus. But there are other options. If looking for heterofermentation, L. buchneri alone or in combination with L. hilgardii, L. diolivorans or other lactic acid producing bacteria are good options.
I suggest the use bacterial inoculants instead of acids for corn silage. The only exception would be when having major issues with stability at feedout. Under this condition, adding some propionic acid to the diet is a good option.