Bale Silage Research Articles

잡초로 취급된 유채의 사일리지 제조에 관한 연구

본 연구에서는 관상용으로써 가치가 없어지면 잡초로 변해 버린 유채를 조사료원으로써 이용하기 위한 방법을 모색하기 위해서 천안에 위치한 국립축산과학원 자원개발부 초지사료포장에서 수행되었다. 유채는 생육시기별 3회(개화기, 유숙기, 호숙기)에 걸쳐 수확을 하여 사일리지를 제조한 후 사료가치 및 품질을 조사하였다. 수확시기가 늦어짐에 따라 수분함량은 감소하는 경향을 보였으며 예건에 의해서 사일리지 제조 적기 수분함량을 유지하였다. 그리고 호숙기는 거의 헤일리지 수준의 수분함량을 나타냈다. 유채의 원형곤포 사일리지는 수확시기가 늦어짐에 따라 조단백질 함량은 감소하는 경향을 보였으나(p<0.05) 섬유소인 ADF 및 NDF 함량은 증가하는 경향을 보였다(p<0.05). 그리고 유채 사일리지의 TDN 함량도 수확시기가 늦어짐에 따라 감소되었다(p<0.05). 수확시기에 따른 사일리지의 pH는 3.8~4.4을 유지하였으며, 호숙기의 pH는 개화기나 유숙기 보다 높았다(p<0.05) 그리고 수확시기가 늦어짐에 따라 젖산 함량은 증가하였으나(p<0.05) 초산 함량은 감소하였다(p<0.05). Flieg법에 의한 유채의 원형곤포 사일리지의 품질등급은 개화기(100), 유숙기(100) 및 호숙기(88) 모두 우수등급을 나타났다. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of harvest stage of rape on nutritive values and quality of round baled rape silage in field of forage crops of Department of Animal Resources Development, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA. Rape was harvested at three different growth stages (flowering, milk and dough stage) and ensiled at each harvest stages. The content of moisture of rape increased with delayed harvest maturity. However, the content of moisture of rape was controlled by pre-wilting (24 hr. and 48 hr). The content of moisture in dough stage was similar to that of haylage. The content of crude protein in round baled rape silage increased with delayed harvest maturity, but the contents of acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber and total digestible nutrient decreased. The pH in all rape silage ranged from 3.8 to 4.4 at three different harvest stages, and pH in dough stage was higher than that of flowering and milk stages (p<0.05). The content of lactic acid of all rape silage increased with delayed harvest maturity (p<0.05), but the content of acetic acid decreased (p<0.05). And then, flieg's score revealed that there was an increase in order; flowering stage (100) = milk stage (100) > ripen stage (88).

Digestibility by lambs and nutritive value for lactating ewes of a total mixed ration containing Cephalaria joppensis silage as wheat silage substitute

This study examined digestibility for lambs and nutritive value for lactating ewes of a total mixed ration (TMR) containing Cephalaria joppensis (CJ) silage as a wheat silage substitute. Yield of CJ forage was 16.4t dry matter (DM) per ha, which is 37% higher than that of the neighboring wheat. The fresh-cut wheat and CJ were packed separately and wrapped in polyethylene layers to produce bales of silage kept outdoors for 90 days. The CJ and wheat silage bales were opened, combined with alfalfa hay (at a 2:1 ratio, DM basis) and mixed with additional TMR components, repacked and rewrapped to produce TMR bales kept outdoors for 30 days. The packing and wrapping created anaerobic conditions and ensilage occurred within the TMR bales, resulting in a significant reduction in pH of the wheat-TMR (W-TMR) and CJ-TMR from 6.02 and 6.07, respectively, to 4.1 and 4.4, respectively. DM loss in the two types of TMR bales during ensilage was similar. Experiment 1 measured the intake and digestibility of the ensiled W-TMR vs. CJ-TMR by two groups of six Assaf lambs each, fed individually in metabolic cages. Intake and digestibility of DM, crude protein and neutral detergent fiber were similar for the two TMRs tested. However, cellulose digestibility was slightly higher in the W-TMR. Experiment 2 measured milk production and composition in two groups of 45 lactating Assaf ewes each, fed the two ensiled TMRs plus a constant amount of mixed concentrate pellets. The ewes fed the CJ-TMR were characterized by similar yields of daily milk (2.26–2.36kg), protein (0.11kg), fat (0.15kg) and 6% fat-corrected milk (3.06–3.08kg), but slightly higher concentrations of protein, fat and total milk solids compared with sheep fed the W-TMR. Changes in body weight and body condition score were similar in the two groups of ewes. Data show that CJ silage can be included in a TMR for lactating sheep as high-quality forage, with a nutritive value similar to that of wheat silage.

Damage to round bale silage caused by sika deer (Cervus nippon) in central Japan

AbstractRound bale silage is a widely used forage production system in Japan. In recent years, several suspected instances of damage to bales of round bale silage by sika deer were reported on a dairy farm in central Japan. We sought to confirm whether this damage was indeed caused by sika deer, and if so, when and how they caused the damage. We also analyzed the effects of possible covariates on seasonal and spatial variances in the incidence of the observed damage. Continuous monitoring using camera traps revealed that sika deer were responsible for the damage to the bales of round bale silage. The sika deer were observed to nibble at the surface of the bales of round bale silage after puncturing the plastic film used to promote anaerobic digestion of the silage. Several sika deer were responsible for damaging the bales of round bale silage, and the incidence of damage to the bales increased as snow cover increased in winter. Further, the incidence of damage to the bales of round bale silage was greatest farthest away from the center of the farm facilities, and farthest inside the wildlife protection area, which covered a large proportion of the farm. The findings clarified the extent of damage caused by sika deer to bales of round bale silage, and illustrated the need to prevent such damage throughout the country.

Small-sized Roll Bale Silage System for Rice Whole Crop

Small-sized Roll Bale Silage System for Rice Whole Crop

수수 × 수수 교잡종 톤백과 소포장 사일리지 제조방법이 사일리지 부위별 사료가치 및 품질에 미치는 영향

본 연구는 수수<TEX>${\times}$</TEX>수수 교잡종의 톤백 및 소포장 사일리지의 부위에 따른 사료가치 및 품질에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 천안에 위치한 국립축산과학원 자원개발부에서 수행되었다. 수수<TEX>${\times}$</TEX>수수 교잡종 SS405는 5월 초순에 파종한 다음 출수기에 수확하여 사일리지로 조제하였다. 톤백 사일리지의 조단백질 함량은 소포장 사일리지에 비해 약간 감소되었으나 통계적인 차이는 보이지 않았다. 그러나 NDF 및 TDN 함량에서는 톤백과 소포장 사일리지 사이에 유의적인 차이가 나타났다(p<0.05). 수수<TEX>${\times}$</TEX>수수 교잡종의 톤백 및 소포장 사일리지는 젖산균의 첨가유무에 상관없이 비슷한 함량을 보였으며 사일리지 부위별 조단백질, NDF, ADF 및 TDN 함량도 차이를 보이지 않았다. 사일리지 부위별 조단백질, NDF, ADF, TDN 함량 및 in vitro 건물소화율에서는 차이를 보이지 않았다. 톤백 곤포사일리지의 젖산 함량은 소포장 사일리지보다 감소하였으나 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 그러나 톤백 곤포사일리지의 초산 함량은 소포장 사일리지보다 유의적으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 또한 사일리지 부위별 젖산, 초산 및 낙산 함량은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 따라서 본 연구의 결과를 요약하면 수수<TEX>${\times}$</TEX>수수 교잡종 소포장 및 톤백 사일리지의 부위별 사료가치와 품질은 부위에 따라 영향을 받지 않았다. This study was carried out to investigate the effects of three different locations of Sorghum <TEX>${\times}$</TEX> sorghum hybrid (SSH) silage on nutritive values and qualities of SSH square bale silage (SSBS) and gunny bag silage (GBS). SSH "SS405" was sown at early May, harvested at heading stage and ensiled. Samples of SSH silage used in this study were collected in three different locations (outer, middle and inner). The content of crude protein (CP) in GBS showed a slightly decreased trend, as compared to SSBS. However, the contents of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) was significantly different between SSBS and SBS (p<0.05). However, The contents of CP, NDF, acid detergent fiber (ADF) and total digestible nutrient (TDN), and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) were not different between the parts of SSH silage. Nutritive values of SSBS and SBS were not influenced by inoculation of lactic bacteria. The content of lactic acid in SSBS was decreased as compared to SBS, but there was no significant difference between SSBS and SBS. The content of acetic acid in SSBS was significantly decreased (p<0.05), as compared to SBS. In addition, the contents of lactic acid, acetic acid and butyric acid were not different between the parts of SSH silage. Therefore we suggest that nutritive values and quality of SSBS and SBS were not influenced by parts of sampling collected from these silages.

수수-수수 교잡종 원형곤포 및 트렌치 사일리지 부위별 사료가치 및 품질

ABSTRACT This study was performed to investigate the effects of various parts of sorghum-sorghum hybrid (SSH) silage on nutritive values and qualities of SSH round bale silage and trench silage. SSH “SS405” was harvested at heading stages and ensiled. Samples of SSH silage used in this study were collected in three different parts (outer, middle and inner). The contents of crude protein (CP) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) in SSH round bale silage showed trends similar to SSH trench silage. However, the contents of acid detergent fiber (ADF) and total digestible nutrient (TDN) in SSH trench silage appeared slightly an increased trend, as compared to SSH round bale silage. The contents of CP in inner parts of both SSH round bale silage and trench silage were lower than those of Outer and middle parts (p<0.05). However, The contents of NDF, ADF and TDN, and IVDMD were not different between the parts of SSH silage. The content of lactic acid in SSH round bale silage was significantly decreased (p<0.05), as compared to SSH trench silage. The content of acetic acid appeared an decreased trends, but there is not significantly different between SSH round bale silage and trench silage. In addition, the contents of lactic acid, acetic acid and butyric acid were not different between the parts of SSH silage.(

Hammerstein-Wiener model for the prediction of temperature variations inside silage stack-bales using wireless sensor networks

Animal forage plays an important role in agriculture. To maintain the silage quality during storage, preserving it from decomposition by wrapping the harvested crop with plastic stretch film is crucial. Any failure in the preserving process permits the infusion of oxygen, which allows the growth of undesirable aerobic microorganisms and silage decomposition. To study the state of the silage, temperature inside the stack could be used as indicator of decomposition. However, no previous study has developed a model that can detect decomposition based on abnormal temperature variations inside a silage stack. The first objective of this paper was to develop a structured nonlinear model to estimate the dynamics of temperature variations measured by a wireless sensor network-based monitoring system (nRF95E) inside a silage bale and stack prior to the decomposition process. The requirement of a robust nonlinear model is that sensor nonlinearities that are inherent in nature are considered. The results showed that a Hammerstein-Wiener (HW) model with sigmoid network performed the best in terms of percentage of fit (91.70%) between the measured and simulated output. The second objective was to estimate the length of time required to detect the decomposition process after the airtight seal was punctured using the model. The error between the predicted model output and the sensor readings exceeded a preset threshold interval 17 days after the cover film was punctured and 9 days after the decomposition process was detected due to the odour released.

2010 해남, 평창, 원주지역 갈대 등 야초 류의 이용실태와 사료가치 평가

본 연구는 부존 조사료자원 이용으로 수입사료를 줄이고 사료비를 절감하고자 2010년도에 전남 해남(간척지), 강원 평창(강변), 원주(섬강변), 전남 영광(와탄강변) 등 4개 지역에서 갈대와 억새 등 야초 자생지를 탐색하고, 수확 이용실태 조사와 함께 사료가치를 분석하였다. 전남 해남 해남목장 내 갈대(Phragmites communis) 위주의 야초 자생지는 300 ha로 예년에는 2회 곤포작업하여 연간 사일리지로 2,300~2,500톤(ha당 8톤)을 생산하였으나 2010년도는 1회 곤포조제로 사일리지 2,000톤(ha당 7톤)을 생산하였다. 유통가격은 롤 당 53천원으로 kg당 110원이었다. 곤포는 전량 자가소비하며, 외부 작업단에 롤 당 26천원의 작업비를 지불하였다. 연간 조수입은 2억 2,260만원이며, 소득은 1억원 수준(345천원/ha)이었다. 초장 150 cm의 갈대는 조단백질 8.4%, 상대사료가치 71.9 (건초 5등급), 건물 소화율 60.1%로 사료가치는 볏짚에 비해 약간 나은 것으로 평가되었다. 갈대 사일리지의 사료가치와 유기산 함량은 동일 지역에서 동일한 재료로 사일리지를 조제하더라도 수확시기에 따라 차이가 컸으며 (CP 4.7~6.4%, RFV 62.2~78.9, 건물 소화율 41.9~53.9%), 갈대 사일리지의 품질은 수단그라스에 비해 불량하였다. 강원 평창 강변 자생갈대의 사료가치는 초장이 79, 117, 121, 142 cm로 생육이 진행됨에 따라 낮아져, 조단백질은 각각 13.9%에서 7.6%로, 상대사료가치는 90.7 (건초 3등급)에서 76.1 (건초 4등급)로, 건물 소화율은 72.9%에서 54.7%로 감소하였다. 원주 섬강 주변 야초류는 곤포수확 작업에 어려움이 있었으며, 초장 130 cm의 갈대는 조단백질 8.5%, 상대사료가치 82.3 (건초 4등급), 건물 소화율 70.2%로 사료가치는 높았으며, 220 cm의 성숙한 갈대는 조단백질 10.2%, 상대사료 가치 65.1 (건초 5등급), 건물 소화율 48.9%로 볏짚 대비 조금 나은 것으로 평가되었다. 전남 영광지역에서는 와탄천 주변에 자생하는 갈대를 수거 이용하고자 시도하였으나 경제성이 없어 중단하였다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여볼 때, 갈대, 억새 등 야초류는 현 상태에서 최대한 수거 이용하되, 사료가치를 유지하고 가축 기호성이 양호한 시기에 수확하는 것이 중요하며, 최소한 볏짚과 비슷하거나 그 이상의 사료가치를 기대하기 위해서는 7월 중순 이전(늦어도 7월까지)에 수확 이용하는 것이 권장된다. This study was carried out in 2010 to investigate the utilization and forage quality of native grasses, such as <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> which might reduce the cost of feeding domestic cattle. The regions surveyed were the Haenam ranch in Haenam, Pyeongchang, Wonju, and Yeonggwang. In Haenam, yearly silage production harvested from 300 ha was 2,000 MT (7 MT/ha). All of those round bale silages were self-consumed in that region, and marketing price was 50,000~55,000 won per roll (110 won/kg). <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> of 150 cm in length contained 8.4% crude protein (CP) with relative feed value (RFV) 71.9 and 60.1% in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), which was somewhat more favorable than forage quality of rice straw. The silage quality of <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> varied greatly by the time of harvest (CP 4.7~6.4%, RFV 62.2~78.9, and IVDMD 41.9~53.9%), even with the same district and of the same original forage materials. Generally, the quality of <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> silage of was poorer than that of sorghum <TEX>${\times}$</TEX> sudangrass hybrid. In Pyeongchang, forage quality of <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> was decreased from 13.9% to 7.6% in CP, 90.7 to 76.1 in RFV, and 72.9% to 54.7% in IVDMD, as plant was getting mature, from 79 cm to 117 cm, 121 cm or to 142 cm in length. In Wonju, the quality values of <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> of 130 cm in length were 8.5% CP, 82.3 RFV and 70.2% IVDMD, while those of matured grasses of 220 cm in length were lower (10.2% CP, 65.1 RFV and 48.9% IVDMD), but this was a little more favorable than quality of rice straw. In Yeonggwang, feeding <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> was tried in a Hanwoo feed, but stopped due to low profitability. In conclusion, the overall quality of most native grasses including <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> in this survey was poor. Therefore, we recommend that <TEX>$Phragmites$</TEX> <TEX>$communis$</TEX> and native grasses should be harvested on June or July to obtain richer forage quality in forage values than rice straw.

Image-based comparison between a γ-ray scanner and a dual-sensor penetrometer technique for visual assessment of bale density distribution

There is an increasing desire to have an insight into the density distribution of silage bales because a low initial air content can significantly reduce the risk of temperature rise and the loss of sugar content. In addition, biomass moisture also plays a determinant role in the risk of temperature rise of bale and biomass degradation. For the visual assessment of the bale density, γ-ray scanner is regarded as an accurate and reliable technique but has potential risk of exposure to radiation. This study proposed a practical technique using a dual-sensor penetrometer for the simultaneous measurements of penetration resistance (PR) and moisture content (MC) in conjunction with image-based analysis. Four round bales made by two types of balers were prepared for the test. During a measurement process, both MC and PR data were collected following the signal of a penetrating depth transducer in-phase. Each bale included 72 penetration measurements that were transformed into an image referring to either PR or MC, respectively. With the reference to the two-dimensional (2D) results obtained from a γ-ray scanner, the dual-sensor images revealed the similar discrepancies of the baled density. Moreover, the proposed dual-sensor penetrometer method could discover the density discrepancies from the different sections of the measured bale so that the visualizations in three-dimensional (3D) space were also feasible. In contrast, the MC sensor seemed more reliable since the PR measurements were relatively susceptible to the interference from the penetrating friction between the shaft wall and material.

Effects of condensed tannins in wrapped silage bales of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) on in vivo and in situ digestion in sheep

The objective of this study was to characterize the condensed tannins (CTs) in wrapped silage bales of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) and examine their potential action on in vivo and in situ digestive characteristics in sheep. Silage was made from sainfoin, cut at two phenological stages. The first phenological stage, at which silage was made, was from the first vegetation cycle at the end of flowering and the second stage silage was made from regrowth, 5 weeks after the first cut, but before flowering. The silages made from the two phenological stages were fed to 12 rumen-fistulated sheep in a crossover design. Of the 12 sheep, six received polyethylene glycol (PEG) to bind with and remove the effects of CT, whereas the other six were dosed with water. Organic matter digestibility, total-tract N digestibility and N (N) balance were measured over 6 days. Kinetic studies were performed on total N, ammonia N (NH3-N) and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) in rumen fluid before and 1.5, 3 and 6 h after feeding. The kinetics of degradation of dry matter and N from Dacron bags suspended in the rumen were also determined. Biological activity of CT (protein-binding capacity) and CT concentration were greater for the silage made from sainfoin at the early flowering stage. Total-tract N digestibility was increased by the addition of PEG (P < 0.001) to the sainfoin silage before flowering (P < 0.001). CTs decreased N excretion in urine (P < 0.05) and increased faecal N excretion (P < 0.001), but had no effect on body N retention, which is beneficial for the animal. Ruminal N degradability was smaller in the presence of active CT (P < 0.001) at both phenological stages; however, soluble N (P = 0.2060) and NH3-N (P = 0.5225) concentrations in rumen fluid remained unchanged. The results of this experiment indicate that CT in the sainfoin retain their ability to affect the nutritive value of preserved forage legumes.

사료용 볏짚 곤포사일리지의 곰팡이 및 Mycotoxin 오염 연구

사료용 볏짚 곤포사일리지의 곰팡이 및 Mycotoxin 오염 연구

톤백을 이용한 옥수수 사일리지 조제에 관한 연구

본 시험은 수확시기가 옥수수 톤백 사일리지의 품질에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 2009년부터 2010년까지 국립축산과학원에서 수행되었다. 옥수수 사일리지 전용 품종인 광평옥을 이용하여 숙기별 3회(유숙기, 황숙기 및 완숙기)에 걸쳐 수확을 하여 사일리지로 조제하였다. 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 옥수수 원형 곤포 사일리지의 조단백질 함량은 감소하는 경향을 보였으나 ADF와 NDF 함량 그리고 TDN 및 in vitro 건물소화율은 비슷하였다. 숙기별 수분함량, pH 및 사료가치는 사일리지 제조 방법 및 젖산균에 의해 영향을 받지 않았다. 유숙기에서 옥수수 톤백 사일리지의 젖산 함량은 원형 곤포 사일리지보다 증가하였으나(P<0.05), 황숙기 및 완숙기에서는 옥수수 톤백 사일리지의 젖산 함량이 원형 곤포 사일리지보다 감소하였다(P<0.05). 유숙기에서 옥수수 톤백 사일리지의 Flieg's score는 원형 곤포 사일리지보다 높았다. 그리고 옥수수 톤백 사일리지와 원형 곤포 사일리지의 Flieg's score는 젖산균에 의해서 영향을 받지 않았다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 옥수수 톤백 사일리지는 새로운 사일리지 제조방법이 될 수 있고 또한 양질의 사일리지 발효에 적합한 것으로 나타났다. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of harvest stage of corn on the quality of gunny bag silage manufactured with corn grown in paddy land of Department of Animal Resources Development, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA from 2009 to 2010. Corn "Kwangpyungok" was harvested at three different growth stages (milk, yellow ripen and ripen stage) and ensiled at each harvest stages. The content of crude protein (CP) of corn in gunny bag silage decreased with delayed harvest maturity, but the contents of ADF (acid detergent fiber), NDF (neutral detergent fiber), TDN (total digestible nutrient) and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) were not changed with delayed harvest maturity. The contents of moisture, pH, and the nutritive values at three different harvest stages were not influenced by the method of silage manufacture and inoculant. The content of lactate in corn bag silage at milk stage was significantly increased (P<0.05), as compared with that of round baled corn silage. However, The contents of lactate in corn bag silage at yellow ripen stage and ripen stage were significantly decreased (P<0.05). Flieg's score in corn bag silage manufactured at milk stage increased as compared with that of round baled corn silage, and Flieg's score was hardly influenced by inoculant. Therefore, we suggest that manufacture method of bag silage can be new silage technique to improve the fermentation of corn silage and that smallscale stock farmer could be substituted bag silage for roll bale silage on small farm land.

Comparison of Hay or Round Bale Silage as a Means to Conserve Forage

Florida’s climate makes conserving forages for later feeding challenging. Traditional hay harvest systems require optimal cutting, drying, and baling weather conditions. The use of round bale silage overcomes several of the challenges to hay production in Florida and offer an attractive compliment to traditional hay harvest systems. Learn more in this 6-page fact sheet written by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2011. (Photo: Thomas Wright, UF/IFAS) AN266/AN266: Comparison of Hay or Round Bale Silage as a Means to Conserve Forage (ufl.edu)

Intake and digestion of whole-crop barley and wheat silages by dairy heifers1,2

The effect of maturity at harvest on the digestibility and intake of large bale silage made from whole-crop barley and wheat when fed to growing heifers was evaluated. Two crops of spring barley (Hordeum distichum cv. Filippa and Kinnan) and 1 of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Olevin) were harvested at the heading, milk, and dough stages of maturity. The silage was fed to 36 dairy heifers in a balanced crossover experiment with 3 periods and 9 treatments (diets based on 3 crops and 3 stages of maturity), organized into 6 pairs of 3 × 3 Latin squares. No clear relationship was observed between intake and stage of maturity of whole-crop cereal silage, but intake was positively correlated to silage DM content (P < 0.001, r = 0.46) and negatively correlated to NDF content (P < 0.001, r = -0.42). Organic matter digestibility decreased between the heading and milk stages of maturity in all crops (P < 0.001), did not differ between the milk and the dough stages in the 2 barley crops, but increased in the wheat silage (P = 0.034). The NDF digestibility decreased between the heading and milk stages in all crops (P < 0.001), whereas it decreased in 1 barley crop (P < 0.001), increased in the other barley (P = 0.025), and was unchanged in the wheat between the milk and dough stages of maturity. Starch digestibility was less in the 2 barley crops compared with the wheat at the dough stage of maturity (P < 0.001). The feeding value of the whole-crop barley and wheat declined between the heading and milk stages of maturity, but thereafter the effect of maturity on the feeding value was minor.

수수 × 수수 교잡종의 수확시기가 원형 곤포사일리지의 품질에 미치는 영향

본 연구는 수확시기가 수수<TEX>${\times}$</TEX>수수 교잡종 원형 곤포사일리지의 품질에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 천안에 위치한 국립축산과학원 자원개발부에서 수행되었다. 수수<TEX>${\times}$</TEX>수수 교잡종 SS405를 이용하여 숙기별 2회(출수기 및 완숙기)에 걸쳐 수확을 하여 사일리지로 조제하였다. 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 수수<TEX>${\times}$</TEX>수수 교잡종원형 곤포사일리지의 조단백질은 증가하는 경향을 보였으나 NDF 및 ADF 함량 그리고 TDN 함량은 비슷한 수준을 유지하였다. 그리고 숙기별 in vitro 건물소화율도 비슷하였다. 숙기별 사일리지의 pH는 3.8~4.4을 유지하였으며, 출수기의 pH는 완숙기의 보다 높았다. 수수 <TEX>${\times}$</TEX> 수수 교잡종 원형 곤포사일리지의 수확시기가 늦어짐에 따라 젖산 함량은 증가하였으나 초산 함량은 감소하였다(P<0.05). 그리고 출수기의 원형 곤포사일리지의 초산 함량은 트랜치사일리지보다 증가되었다(P<0.05). 완숙기에서는 제조방법에 따라 젖산과 초산 함량은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 양질의 수수 <TEX>${\times}$</TEX> 수수 교잡종 원형곤포 사일리지 조제를 위해서는 출수기와 완숙기 사이에 수확하여 사일리지를 만드는 것이 사일리지 발효를 향상시킬 수 있다. This study was performed to investigate the effects of harvest stage of sorghum <TEX>${\times}$</TEX> sorghum hybrid (SSH) on nutritive values and quality of round baled SSH silage manufactured with SSH grown in paddy land of Department of Animal Resources Development, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA. SSH "SS405" was harvested at two different growth stages (heading and ripen stage) and ensiled at each harvest stages. Crude protein content of round baled SSH silage increased with delayed harvest maturity, but contents of ADF (acid detergent fiber), NDF (neutral detergent fiber), TDN (total digestible nutrient) and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) was not changed. The pH in round baled SSH silage ranged from 3.8 to 4.4 at two different harvest stages, and pH in heading stage was higher than that of ripen stage. The content of lactic acid of round baled SSH silage increased with delayed harvest maturity (P<0.05), but the content of acetic acid decreased (P<0.05). The contents of lactic acid and acetic acid in ripen stage were not influenced by manufacture method of silage. The content of acetic acid in round baled SSH silage of heading stage increased as compared to that of trench SSH silage (P<0.05). Therefore, this study suggest that round baled SSH silage manufactured in both heading and ripen stage can improve the silage fermentation.

Chopping of whole-crop barley silage improves intake and live-weight gain of young dairy steers

This experiment evaluated the effect of chopping whole-crop barley silage on intake, diet selection and live-weight gain in young dairy steers. Whole-crop barley harvested at the dough stage of maturity and preserved as round bale silage was fed ad libitum in its long form or precision-chopped to 63 pen-housed dairy steers (average weight 173, s.d. 39kg). In addition, each animal received 0.6kg of soybean meal, 0.4kg of barley grain and 0.08kg of mineral feed daily. Chopping increased dry matter intake of whole-crop barley silage by 23% and live-weight gain by 22%. Higher concentrations of starch in the orts from steers when fed unchopped silage reflected sorting against grain, probably caused by long awns in the unchopped silage, which were not present in the chopped silage. No sorting against grain occurred in the chopped silage. Chopping increased intake of whole-crop barley silage and live-weight gain of young dairy steers, probably due to negative effects of long awns in the unchopped whole-crop barley silage on intake.

Effect of ensiled hop (Humulus lupulus L.) residues on plasma acetate turnover rate in sheep

An isotope dilution method using [1-(13)C]sodium acetate was applied to determine the effect of feeding ensiled hop (Humulus lupulus L.) residues on plasma acetate turnover rate in six adult crossbred sheep. The sheep were fed 63 g/kg body weight (BW)(0.75)/day of either mixed hay of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) and reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) and round bale silage at 3:1 ratio (Hay-diet), or another where round bale silage was replaced by ensiled hop residues (Hop-diet) with a crossover design each of a 3-week period. The isotope dilution method was performed on day 21 of each dietary treatment. Dry matter digestibility was similar between diets, and nitrogen (N) digestibility was lower (P = 0.001) for Hop-diet than Hay-diet. However, N retention did not differ between diets. Plasma acetate concentration was lower (P = 0.04) for Hop-diet than Hay-diet, and the turnover rate of plasma acetate did not differ between diets. Plasma concentration of lactate and non-esterified fatty acids were similar between diets. Hop-diet was found almost comparable to Hay-diet on plasma acetate turnover rate in the present experimental conditions. Therefore, it could be concluded that hop residues partially could be used as an alternative to traditionally used round bale silage for rearing sheep.

논에서 생산된 옥수수의 수확시기가 곤포사일리지의 사료가치와 품질에 미치는 영향

본 시험은 수확시기가 옥수수 원형 곤포사일리지의 품질에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 2009년부터 2010년까지 국립축산과학원에서 수행되었다. 옥수수 사일리지 전용 품종인 광평옥을 이용하여 숙기별 3회(유숙기, 황숙기 및 완숙기)에 걸쳐 수확을 하여 사일리지로 조제하였다. 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 옥수수 원형 곤포사일리지의 조단백질과 TDN 함량은 감소하는 경향을 보였으나 섬유소인 NDF 및 ADF 함량은 증가하였다. 그리고 숙기별 in vitro 건물 소화율은 비슷하였다. 숙기별 사일리지의 pH는 3.8~4.0을 유지하였으며, 숙기별 차이는 크지 않았다. 또한 생육이 진행됨에 따라 초산 함량은 감소되었으나 젖산 함량은 증가되었다. 그리고 품질등급은 완숙기> 황숙기> 유숙기 순으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 양질의 옥수수 원형 곤포사일리지 제조를 위해서는 황숙기에 수확하여 사일리지를 만드는 것이 옥수수 사일리지 발효를 향상시킬 수 있다. This study was carried out to examine the effect of harvest stage of corn on nutritive values and quality of round baled corn silage manufactured with corn grown in paddy land of Department of Animal Resources Development, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA from 2009 to 2010. Corn "Kwangpyungok" was harvested at three different growth times (milk, yellow ripen and ripen stage) and ensiled at each harvest stages. Crude protein (CP) and TDN (total digestible nutrient) contents of round baled corn silage was decreased and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) was not changed with delayed harvest maturity. However, contents of ADF (acid detergent fiber) and NDF(neutral detergent fiber) decreased with delayed harvest maturity. The pH at three different harvest stages ranged from 3.8 to 4.0. The content of lactic acid increased with delayed harvest maturity, but the content of acetic acid decreased. And then, flieg's score reveals that there is an increase in order, ripen stage > yellow ripen stage > milk stage. Therefore, this study suggest that round baled corn silage manufactured at yellow ripen stage can improve the silage quality.

소형 사각 곤포기를 이용한 옥수수 사각 압축곤포 사일리지 조제에 관한 연구

본 시험은 수확시기가 옥수수 사각 압축곤포사일리지의 품질에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 2009년부터 2010년까지 국립축산과학원에서 수행되었다. 옥수수 사일리지 전용 품종인 광평옥을 이용하여 숙기별 3회(유숙기, 황숙기 및 완숙기)에 걸쳐 수확을 하여 사일리지로 조제하였다. 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 옥수수 원형곤포 사일리지의 조단백질 함량은 감소하는 경향을 보였으나(P<0.05) ADF 및 NDF 함량은 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 그리고 TDN 및 in vitro 건물소화율도 비슷하였다. 숙기별 수분함량, pH 및 사료가치는 사일리지 제조 방법 및 젖산균에 의해 영향을 받지 않았다. 유숙기에서 옥수수 사각 압축곤포 사일리지의 젖산 함량은 원형곤포 사일리지보다 현저하게 증가하였으나(P<0.05) 황숙기에서는 현저하게 감소하였다(P<0.05). 숙기별 사각 압축곤포 사일리지의 초산 함량은 원형곤포 사일리지보다 현저하게 감소하였다(P<0.05). 유숙기에서 옥수수 사각 압축곤포 사일리지의 Flieg's score는 원형곤포 사일리지보다 약간 증가하였으나 황숙기와 완숙기에는 비슷한 경향을 나타냈다. 그리고 옥수수 사각 압축곤포 사일리지와 원형곤포 사일리지의 Flieg's score는 젖산균에 의해서 영향을 받지 않았다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 옥수수사각 압축곤포 사일리지는 새로운 사일리지 제조방법이 될 수 있고 또한 양질의 옥수수 사일리지 발효에 적합한 것으로 나타났다. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of harvest stage of corn on the quality of square baled corn silage manufactured with corn grown in paddy land of Department of Animal Resources Development, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA from 2009 to 2010. Corn "Kwangpyungok" was harvested at three different growth stages (milk, yellow ripen and ripen stage) and ensiled at each harvest time. Square baled corn silage was manufactured by use of square silage wrapping compressor. Each treatment was replicated three times. The content of crude protein (CP) of corn in square baled corn silage decreased with delayed maturity, but the content of ADF (acid detergent fiber), NDF (neutral detergent fiber), TDN (total digestible nutrient) and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) were not changed. The content of moisture, pH and the nutritive values at three different harvest stages were not influenced by the method of silage manufacture and inoculant. The content of lactate of square baled corn silage harvested in milk stage of corn was significantly increased, as compared with that of round baled corn silage (P<0.05), but in stage of yellow ripen was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The content of acetate in square baled corn silage significantly decreased with delayed harvest maturity, as compared with that of round baled corn silage (P<0.05). Flieg's score of square baled corn silage harvested in milk stage of corn was slightly higher than that of round baled corn silage, but Flieg's scores in yellow ripen stage and ripen stage were not influenced by the method of silage manufacture. Flieg's score with delayed maturity was not influenced by the method of silage manufacture and inoculant. The manufacture of square baled corn silage was proved to be suitable for the fermentation of corn silage. Therefore, this study suggest that square baled corn silage can be a way of new silage manufacture technique.

Gas composition of baled grass silage as influenced by the amount, stretch, colour and type of plastic stretch‐film used to wrap the bales, and by the frequency of bale handling

AbstractThe effectiveness of the polyethylene stretch‐film barrier to air infiltration is the major factor affecting the preservation of silage in bales. Three separate experiments investigated the effects of the number of layers of stretch‐film cover, film colour, stretch extent, film type and frequency of bale handling on gas composition, surface mould growth and conservation characteristics of baled grass silages. Monitoring gas composition in bales during ensiling proved useful for assessing the success with which wrapped bales were stored anaerobically. Under good storage conditions the early stages of ensiling were characterized by the rapid reduction of O2 concentration in the bale and the creation of a CO2‐rich environment. However, wrapping bales in only two layers of stretch‐film failed to create the anaerobic conditions required for a successful fermentation and the inhibition of visible fungal growth. In contrast, a minimum of four layers of stretch‐film were required to achieve suitably anaerobic conditions, but the additional benefits of applying more layers were relatively small. Under temperate climatic conditions with moderate solar radiation, film colour had little effect on the gas composition in baled silage. Likewise, the extent of stretching applied to the film at wrapping and film type had no influence on gas composition, baled silage quality or mould development. However, frequent mechanical handling of bales after wrapping had a negative effect on gas composition and surface mould growth, and thus should be kept to a minimum.