What are the different types of silage?

By Asst Editor Liz C, on March 16th, 2011

Forage harvester

The composition of the ensiled forage and the subsequent fermentation will determine the type of silage produced. Silages produced under Australian conditions can be broadly classified into five main types:

Lactate silages Fermentation is dominated by Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB); Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSCs) are primarily converted to lactic . . . → Read More: What are the different types of silage?

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How does fermentation affect silage?

By Asst Editor Liz C, on February 7th, 2011

Baling the silage

Introduction

Fermentation losses of Dry Matter (DM) content and energy, and degradation of protein can be substantial.

Clostridial silages have a rancid odour and are unpalatable to livestock. If anaerobic yeasts are present in the forage they will ferment Water Soluble Carbohydrate (WSC) to ethanol.

DM is lost . . . → Read More: How does fermentation affect silage?

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