Silage preparation and fodder preservation methods.
Silage is a product where any green plant material is kept in a place where it can ferment in the absence of air that contains 40-45% of water. Silage is a green succulent. When the green fodders are plentiful, it is preserved as silage for farm animals. The process of conserving green fodder is called ensilage. Green silage is a palatable and nutritious type with a Dry matter of 25-35%. During this process, the fermentation of sugar forms acids and it breaks down some of the forage proteins into simpler compounds, including ammonia. Crops: Crops that are rich in soluble sugar is suitable for ensiling. Ex: Maize, natural grass, sogam 3-3.5% of molasses is added. Stage of harvesting: Crops should be harvested between the flowering and milk stages (50%). Silo: Silo is an air tied structure designed to store and preserve high-moisture fodder as silage. When it comes to pit silos, pits are dug 2.4 to 3cm in depth and space is required for 400 kg of fodder. ...