Abstract
A conservation experiment is described in which arachis oil was used to improve the energy content of heavily‐wilted herbage of approximately 46% dry matter. The 2 oil‐treated herbages and 2 control silages were enclosed in polythene film. The DM losses from all 4 silos were high compared with losses normally encountered in completely sealed silos. This is attributed to secondary fermentation which occurred after the silos were opened. The oil had a depressing effect on the digestibility of the mineral matter of both grass and silage. The metabolizable energy values of the silages are reported and discussed.
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