The effects of low quality corn silage on ammonnia concentration, ph and casproduction in rumen fluid (in vitro)

V. V. Dubinskiy, V. V. Vlizlo

The influence of low quality silage on rumen fermentation patterns in cattle were investigated in vitro using the rumen simulation technique. Fermentation of carbohydrates was generally inhibited by the mouldy silage. The detailed changes observed comprised: a decrease of the methane component of gas production by 22 %. Normal fermentation resumed following the replacement of the spoilt silage.

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