
	Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
	Year: 2011 \| Volume: 6 \| Issue: 4 \| Page No.: 385-390 DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2011.385.390

Effects of Molasses and Bacterial Inoculant on Chemical Composition and Aerobic Stability of Sorghum Silage

M.M. Paviz, T. Ghoorchi and F. Ghanbari

Abstract: This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of an inoculant (lactobacillus plantarum, 10⁶ g kg^-1 fresh forage) and molasses (%5), on chemical composition and aerobic stability of sorghum (speedfeed variety) silage. The data were analyzed as Completely Randomized Design with 5 replicates for each treatment. The pH of all treated silage was below 4 and did not significantly differ (p>0.05). The DM content was same in all treatments (p>0.05). Ash content was greater in silage treated with molasses than inoculants and control (p<0.05). Crude Protein (CP) did not significantly differ among treatments (p>0.05). Ammonia-N concentration was higher in silage treated with molasses than inoculants and control (p<0.05). Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) content did not significantly differ among treatments (p>0.05). Silage treated with inoculant had greater disappearance Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) compared to silages treated with molasses and control (p<0.05). Crude Fat (CF) was not significantly different among treatments (p>0.05). The pH and temperature was measured regularly each 2 h for 12 days after opening silos. Finally silage affected by additives (p<0.05). Silage treated with bacterial inoculant had higher pH and temperature (4/66, 26/46) compare to silage treated with molasses (4/49, 24/97) and control (4/03, 24/17) (p<0.05). Spoilage in forages tissues was more than in silage treated with bacterial inoculation compare to others (p<0.05).

PDF Fulltext XML References Citation Report Citation

RELATED ARTICLES:

•	The Effect of Molasses/Mineral Feed Blocks along with the Use of Medicated Blocks on Haematological and Biochemical Blood Parameters in Boer Goats

•	Optimization and Comparative Study of the Sugar Waste for the Growth of Rhizobium Cells Along with Traditional Laboratory Media

How to cite this article:

M.M. Paviz, T. Ghoorchi and F. Ghanbari, 2011. Effects of Molasses and Bacterial Inoculant on Chemical Composition and Aerobic Stability of Sorghum Silage. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 6: 385-390.

DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2011.385.390

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ajava.2011.385.390

COMMENT ON THIS PAPER

Navigation


		Online First
		Current Issue
		Previous Issues
		Editorial Board
		Submit a Manuscript
		Guide to Authors
		Subscribe to E-alerts

Indexed In


		ASCI-Database
		Asian Digital Library
		Cambridge Scientific Abstract
		Chemical Abstract Services
		Google Scholar

Science Alert