The Effects of Additives in Napier Grass Silages on Chemical Composition, Feed Intake, Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation

The effect of silage additives on ensiling characteristics and nutritive value of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) silages was studied. Napier grass silages were made with no additive, fermented juice of epiphytic lactic acid bacteria (FJLB), molasses or cassava meal. The ensiling characteristics...

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Main Authors: Smerjai Bureenok, Chalermpon Yuangklang, Kraisit Vasupen, J. Thomas Schonewille, Yasuhiro Kawamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 2012-09-01
Series:Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ajas.info/upload/pdf/25-162.pdf