Work

Dry Matter Losses in Silages Resulting from Epiphytic Microbiota Activity—A Comprehensive Study

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: An overview was made of dry matter (DM) and quality losses that occur during the ensiling process. The aim was to review the current knowledge on the course of the fermentation pathways in various raw materials and the loss of DM accompanying this process. This review discusses the main groups of microorganisms involved in the ensiling process, the accompanying fermentation patterns, and the resulting DM losses. The possibility of reducing DM and quality losses during the ensiling process in practice is presented. The paper concludes with future perspectives and recommended management practices to reduce losses over the whole ensiling process.

Source: Agronomy

DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13020450

Authors: Barbara Wróbel, Janusz Nowak, Agata Fabiszewska, Anna Paszkiewicz-Jasińska, Wojciech Przystupa

Institutions: Institute of Technology and Life Sciences, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,447