Silage fermentation and chemical composition of elephant grass inoculated with rumen strains of Streptococcus bovis

Effects ofStreptococcus bovisIsolated from Bovine Rumen on the Fermentation Characteristics and Nutritive Value of Tanzania Grass Silage

“…The chemical composition and IVDMD values of Tanzania grass (Table 4) were similar to those reported by Ferreira et al [6], Zanine et al [17], and Pompeu et al [18]. Tanzania grass exhibited a low DM content at ensiling, a characteristic of warm-season grasses when they are managed for biomass quantity and quality.…”

“…Ferreira et al [6] observed significantly greater DM content in silage treated with Streptococcus bovis strains HC5 and JB1 compared to the untreated silage with values of 188.8, 187.8, and 176.6 g kg −1 , respectively ( P < 0.05).…”

“…This suggests that it can act as a fermentation starter culture by promoting a rapid reduction in silage pH [4–6] with benefits that include an improved fermentation profile and increased nutritive value as well as a reduction in nutrient losses through gases and effluent.…”

The effect of different additives on the fermentation quality, in vitro digestibility and aerobic stability of a total mixed ration silage

“…In the present study, although inoculant with or without ethanol slightly decreased DM-D, NDF-D and potential GP, no significant difference in DM-D and NDF-D among treatments was observed. Similarly, Ferreira et al (2013) reported that microbial inoculation did not affect in vitro DM digestibility in elephant grass silage. Weinberg et al (2007) compared 10 sources of LAB on in vitro DM-D and NDF-D of corn silages and found that DM-D were improved with some inoculants, whereas NDF-D were not, and he concluded that this might be due to some solubilization of hemicellulose during ensiling, which improved DM-D but did not change or even decreased the digestibility of the residual NDF.…”

Kinetic Parameters of Ruminal Degradation of Marandu Grass Silage Supplemented With Brewer´s Grain

“…In continuous meat production, it is essential to eliminate negative phases of development and promote conditions for normal animal development throughout the year and to reach conditions of slaughter, weight and/or termination at an earlier age. Forage supplements, such as preserved hay and silage, are necessary to balance animal food requirements during this process (Ferreira et al, 2013).…”