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The effects of ecosyl, scotsil and add-f treated grass silages on the intake and performance of friesiah steers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 November 2017

J R Weddell  and
D S Yackiminie
J R Weddell
Affiliation:
North of Scotland College of Agriculture581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD
D S Yackiminie
Affiliation:
North of Scotland College of Agriculture581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD
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The use of an effective silage additive to help achieve a good preservation is recommended in poor silage-making conditions. At present over 70 additives are available, varying widely in content, application rate, cost and effectiveness. This trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of three silage additives in improving silage fermentation quality, enhancing animal production and reducing dry matter (DM) losses in silo. Additives studied were the bacterial inoculant Ecosyl, the sulphuric acid based Scotsil and the formic acid product Add-F.

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Beef Production
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1987 , March 1987 , pp. 118
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1987

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