Grass and Legume Silage Studies using 2–Quart Glass Jars as Miniature Silos

Autrey, K.M.; Knodt, C.B.; Williams, P. Stephen

doi:10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(47)92399-0

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“…I n a large silo it is extremely difficult to control the conditions; it is also difficult to secure representative samples and to follow closely the changes that occur. Various workers (Lamb, 1917;Hunter, 1921;Allen, Harrison, Watson & Ferguson, 1937;Autrey, Knodt & Williams, 1947) have compared the fermentation changes in silage made in laboratory containers with those in farm silos, and have concluded that they are essentially similar. Accordingly in the preliminary experiments reported here, 8 x I$ in.…”

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Bacterial Changes in Experimental Laboratory Silage

Stirling

1951

Proceedings of the Society for Applied Bacteriology

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SUMMARY: In preliminary experiments with grass silage made in the laboratory under controlled conditions bacterial numbers reached a peak earlier in silage held at 30° than at 22°, although maximum numbers tended to be greater at the lower temperature. Wilting the grass before it was ensiled delayed bacterial action, while chopping the grass hastened the action and helped to ensure a low pH in the silage.

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Bacterial Changes in Experimental Laboratory Silage

Stirling

1951

Proceedings of the Society for Applied Bacteriology

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“…Besides, mini silos have some advantages, such as low cost and rapid response. For this reason, most researchers have been using many different types of mini silos in laboratory conditions; glass jar with lid (Autrey et al, 1947); glass cylinder (Archibald, 1946); vacuum polythene bag (Johanson et al, 2005); metal jars (Nevens, 1933); and recently polypropylene bags (Cabarkapa et al, 2010;.…”

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The Effects of Storage Time on Nutrient Composition and Silage Quality Parameters of Corn Silage Made in Plastic Mini Silo in Laboratory Conditions

Sariçiçek¹,

Yıldırım²,

Kocabaş³

et al. 2016

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“…3.95 1 Samples taken through the holes in the sides of the silo at those levels. 3 No more samples were taken from there on due to mold contamination around sampling holes. Due to the natural characteristics of Merker grass, which has light leaves and hard bulky stems; Para grass, which has light and hollow stems; and cane tops, which are bulky and nearly always quite dry; chopping to Yi i ncn or l ess > the addition of some water, especially toward the top of the silo, and continuous tramping are essential factors to be considered when ensiling in order to get good packing and prevent excessive losses (especially top spoilage and spoilage toward the walls of the silo).…”

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Brenes¹,

Marchan²,

Toro³

1947

JAUPR

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Merker grass, Para grass and cane top silages were made satisfactorily using experimental silos 7.5' X 15'. The commonly recommended techniques, except wilting, can be followed in Puerto Rico. Observations tend to indicate that the forage should be put into the silo within a few hours after cutting. Due to the natural characteristics of the native-grown grasses and of the excessively hot sun, wilting it not advisable: the material becomes too light to attain good packing and there is a probable reduction in the nutritive value. Unless very heavy weights are put on top of the ensiled material (this is troublesome and costly in tower silos), water must be added to insure good packing especially toward the top of the silo. Experience will help to determine the amount of water to be added. More detailed studies on total losses, nutrient losses and pH values were made with Merker silage. The results obtained were within the range reported by investigators in the United States. Further observations tend to indicate too, that intervals between fillings should not exceed more than 24 hours to avoid excessive losses due to moldy silage. The tropical temperature seems to favor the rapid growth of molds. With respect to odor, color, palatability and pH values, very good silage was obtained from Merker grass. Good cane tops and Para grass silages were obtained too, but not of the same quality as Merker silage. Molasses can be used as a preservative up to ten per cent. It increases palatability and nutritive value of the silage. Results obtained with Merker grass silage probably apply to the other forage grasses in the Island, taking into consideration the results obtained in the present work as compared to the results obtained by others with grass and legume silages.

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Grass and Legume Silage Studies using 2–Quart Glass Jars as Miniature Silos

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Bacterial Changes in Experimental Laboratory Silage

Bacterial Changes in Experimental Laboratory Silage

The Effects of Storage Time on Nutrient Composition and Silage Quality Parameters of Corn Silage Made in Plastic Mini Silo in Laboratory Conditions

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