Losses, chemical composition and aerobic stability of rye silage cv. Temprano subjected to different pre-flowering cuttings with or without fungicide

Abstract

Silages of rye harvested at the vegetative stage presented better fiber composition, lower lignification. Silages of rye harvested at the vegetative stage presented a less efficient fermentation process, lower concentration of organic acids and aerobic stability. The use of fungicide resulted in better dry matter content and fiber composition and improved the fermentation process generating lower DM losses.