In Vitro Gas Production Parameters And Fermentation Characteristics Of Maize Stovers Ensiled With Or Without Additives
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) - Year 2018, Vol 11, Issue 11
Abstract
The in vitro gas production parameters and gas production characteristics of six silage types (T1 – T6) from chopped green maize stover (CGMS) and Chopped dry maize stover (CDMS) ensiled with or without ground dried cassava peels GCP) or dried poultry litter DPL) were assessed using the gas production technique. The chemical composition of the silages was also analyzed. Crude protein (CP) was highest (11.94%) in T3 (CGMS + 36% w/w DPL) and lowest (5.06%) in T5 (5.06%). Nitrogen free extract (NFE) ranged from 52.02% in T3 (CGMS + 36% w/w DPL) to 63.78% in T5 (CDMS + 5% w/w GCP). In vitro gas production volume (IVGP), organic matter digestibility (OMD %), metabolizable energy (ME), methane (CH4) and short chain fatty acid (SCFA) were not significantly (P > 0.05) different among the silages but dry matter degradability (DMD %) significantly differ (P < 0.05), T1 being the highest (60.53%) and T4 the lowest (29.27%). Gas production characteristics were significantly different among the silages. It was concluded that ensiling maize stover with ground dried cassava peels or dried poultry litter improved the gas production characteristics and the nutritive value of the silage.
Authors and Affiliations
onaleye K. J. , ayoade J. A. , okwori A. I, oloche J.
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