Possıbılıtıes of Evaluatıon of Sılage ın Karacabey Dıstrıct, Bursa City

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to provide information about silage types, silage use the way silage is given to animals, and solutions ways by editing a survey in Karacabey district of Bursa city. In the study, a questionnaire was applied to a total of 60 dairy cow breeders, including large, medium, and small-sized enterprises. 82 % of the animal enterprises participating in the survey stated that they use bulk type silos, 10 % bank-type silo, and the remaining 8 % bale type silo. 70 % of the breeders stated that they did not use additives in silage production, and the rest said that %10 used bacterial inoculants+ enzymes and % 5 enzyme or yeast culture. When the breeders were asked about the way the silage was given to dairy cows, 73.0 % reported that they gave silage mixed with roughage and dense forage, 25.0 % mixed silage with dry roughage and 2.0 % reported that they gave silage alone. As a result, it is seen that most of the breeders are dependent on maize for silage production and prefer the bulk-type silo. On the other hand, it has been determined that basic information about silage production and animal nutrition of small-scale livestock enterprises is insufficient. In this context, it can be suggested to small-scale enterprises organize agricultural training activities that will increase their experience and knowledge about silage making and animal feeding, to turn to other forage crops (food pulp residues and heat-resistant fodder crops) as a source of silage, and to buy daily silage by building large-scale silos through cooperatives. Importance and Effect of the Study; It is thought that this survey study will make positive contributions to understanding the level of silage production in livestock enterprises in Karacabey district and to finding solutions to the problems that may arise in our country.