Altering undigested neutral detergent fiber through additives applied in corn, whole barley crop, and alfalfa silages, and its effect on performance of lactating Holstein dairy cows

Objective We hypothesized that silage additives may alter the undigested neutral detergent fiber (uNDF) content through ensiling. Therefore, urea and formic acid were applied to corn, whole barley crop (WBC) and alfalfa to change uNDF content of the ensiled forages. Methods Six experimental diets at...

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Main Authors: Seyed Mohsen Hosseini, Mohsen Danesh Mesgaran, Ali Reza Vakili, Abbas Ali Naserian, Ehsan Khafipour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 2019-03-01
Series:Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
Subjects:
Cow
Online Access:http://www.ajas.info/upload/pdf/ajas-18-0314.pdf