Crop Rice Silage Research Articles

飼料イネ籾の消化性を向上させる効率的調製技術（第3報） ——イネWCSの籾殻剥離・籾破砕処理と去勢牛への給与——

飼料イネ籾の消化性を向上させる効率的調製技術（第3報） ——イネWCSの籾殻剥離・籾破砕処理と去勢牛への給与——

Whole crop rice silage: Predictions of yield and content of metabolizable energy, metabolizable protein and other nutrients for dairy cows from crop maturity and botanical fractions at harvest

The study investigated the suitability of stage of maturity and botanical fractions of whole crop rice (WCR) to predict yield and nutritive value of ensiled WCR for dairy cows. Eight varieties of WCR (i.e., Akichikara, Fukuhibiki, Habataki, Hamasari, Hokuriku 168, Kusanami, Tamakei 96, Yumetoiro) were harvested at four stages of maturity (i.e., 10, 22, 34, 45 days after flowering [DAF]) and ensiled. Dry matter (DM) yield at each harvest was determined. Silage samples were fractionated into four botanical fractions being: leaf blade, leaf sheath, stem and head. Silage samples were also analyzed for chemical composition, fermentation characteristics, in situ DM and N disappearance. Metabolizable energy (ME) and metabolizable protein (MP) content of samples were estimated according to Terada et al. (1988) and AFRC (1993), respectively. Relationships between maturity or proportions of botanical fractions and contents of WCR silage in terms of DM, ME and MP, and their yields, were estimated by correlation and regression analysis. Stage of maturity was positively related (P<0.001) to ME content (R2=0.46; y=4.53+0.08X) and MP content (R2=0.56; y=22.26+0.76X), and DM yield (R2=0.63; y=9.21+0.12X), ME yield (R2=0.68, y=36931+1708X) and MP yield (R2=0.72, y=161.0+14.15X) of WCR. Proportion of leaf was negatively related to yields and nutritive value of ensiled WCR, whilst proportion of head was positively related (P<0.05 to <0.001). Proportion of head was best related to the ME content (R2=0.72; y=3.26+0.009X), MP content (R2=0.72; y=12.31+0.079X), and DM yield (R2=0.41; y=9.02+0.009X), ME yield (R2=0.76, y=19494+165.5X), and MP yield (R2=0.75, y=34.37+1.32X) of WCR. Results suggest that to optimize yield and nutritive value, WCR should be ensiled within 40 DAF and the proportion of head should be equal to or more than 500g per kgDM of WCR silage. Stage of maturity and proportion of head of WCR predict yields of DM, ME and MP of WCR, and their contents, in WCR silage with acceptable accuracy. However, these relationships need to be validated using large data sets and in vivo studies.

In situ 방법을 이용한 수확시기별 총체벼 사일리지의 한우 생체 사료가치 평가

Three Hanwoo steers (BW ) with ruminal and duodenal cannulae were used to investigate nutrients degradability and total digestible nutrient (TDN) of whole crop rice silage (WRS) harvested at different mature stages using in situ technique. Crude protein content (mean 4.81%) decreased with progressed maturity at harvest except for WRS harvested at yellow stage. Ruminal dry matter degradability of WRS at milk stage tended to be slightly lower than that of the other stages during the entire incubation time from 12 h post-incubation. The rapidly degradable N (a-fraction) of WRS harvested at milk stage was significantly (p0.05) between the harvest stages. TDN of WRS harvested at yellow stage in Hanwoo steers was statistically (compared with milk stage) and numerically (compared with dough and mature stages) higher than TDN of the other WRS. Overall, taking present feed evaluation into consideration, WRS harvested at yellow stage may be recommended for Hanwoo steers. Further studies on in vivo rumen fermentation pattern and minimizing nutrients loss during harvest should be required for accurate feed evaluation.

Study on Sample Preparation for Quantitative Analysis of α-Tocopherol in Whole Crop Rice Silage

Study on Sample Preparation for Quantitative Analysis of α-Tocopherol in Whole Crop Rice Silage

Effects of dietary roughage levels on the expression of adipogenic transcription factors in Wagyu steers

We hypothesized that dietary roughage level would alter the expression levels of adipogenic transcription factors in adipose tissue of Japanese black ( Wagyu) steers. Steers were fed whole crop rice silage at three levels: (1) high-roughage feeding group, fed 8 kg silage and 5 kg concentrate (HR); (2) middle roughage feeding group, fed 5 kg silage and 6 kg concentrate (MR); and (3) low roughage feeding group, fed 2 kg silage and 7 kg concentrate (LR) from 22 to 30 months of age. In subcutaneous adipose tissue, there were no significant differences in the expression of the adipogenic transcription factors and adipocyte size among feeding groups. In mesenteric adipose tissue, the expression of C/EBPα in the LR and MR groups was significantly higher than that in the HR group. Adipocyte size in the mesenteric adipose tissue of the LR group was significantly larger than that of the HR group. In intermuscular adipose tissue, the expression of C/EBPβ-LAP in the LR group was significantly higher than that in the HR group, and the expression of C/EBPβ-LIP in the LR and MR groups was significantly higher than that in the HR group. Adipocyte size in the intermuscular adipose tissue of the LR and MR groups was significantly smaller than that of the HR group. These results suggest that dietary roughage revel affects the adipose tissue depot-specific differences in C/EBP family expression pattern and adipocyte cellularity in Wagyu steers.

Effect of Replacing Corn Silage with Whole Crop Rice Silage in Total Mixed Ration on Intake, Milk Yield and Its Composition in Holsteins

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of replacing whole crop corn silage (WCCS) with whole crop rice silage (WCRS) in the total mixed ration (TMR) on nutrient intake, milk yield and its composition in Holstein cows. The Chucheong rice variety (Oryza sativa L. Japonica) and corn (Pioneer 32 P75) were harvested at yellow-ripe stage and were ensiled in round bales and in trench silos, respectively. Two TMR containing either WCCS or WCRS were prepared. These diets were randomly assigned to 16 midlactating Holstein cows (8 cows per treatment) and were fed for 120 days. The first 20 days were used for dietary adaptation and for the next 100 days daily feed intake, milk yield and its composition were recorded. The pH, lactic acid, NDF, ADF, CP, Ca and P contents were similar in WCRS and WCCS. The DM, ash and EE contents of WCRS were greater compared with WCCS. Nutrient (DM, NDF, TDN and CP) intakes were similar in cows fed WCCS- and WCRS-based TMR. Daily and 4% fat corrected milk yield were not affected by the treatments. Milk composition (percent milk fat, protein, lactose and total solids) was similar in cows fed either WCCS- or WCRSbased TMR. The concentration of milk urea N was greater in cows fed WCRS-based TMR than those fed WCCS-based TMR. In conclusion, round-baled WCRS can replace WCCS in the diet of mid- to late-lactating Holsteins without any deleterious effects on feed consumption, milk yield and its composition. The present findings raise the possibility that WCRS can be used as an alternative roughage source in the diets of dairy cows in countries with surplus rice production.

Application of a Simulation Model for Dairy Cattle Production Systems Integrated with Forage Crop Production: the Effects of Whole Crop Rice Silage Utilization on Nutrient Balances and Profitability

In Japan, since rice consumption has been decreasing with the westernization of Japanese eating habits, surplus paddy fields have been increasing. If these surplus paddy fields can be utilized for forage rice production as feed for animal production and excretions (feces and urine) from animal production can be applied to the paddy fields as manure, then the problems of surplus paddy fields and excretions from animal production may be solved, and the environment kept sustainable. The objectives of the present study were to apply a bio-economic model to dairy and forage rice integration systems in Japan and to examine the merit of introducing whole crop rice silage (WCRS), as well as economic and environmental effects of various economic and management options in the systems. Five simulations were conducted using this model. The use of WCRS as a home-grown feed increased environmental loads and decreased economic benefit because of the higher amount of purchased feed, when compared to the use of typical crops such as maize, alfalfa and timothy silage (simulation 1). Higher economic benefits from higher forage rice yields and higher milk production of a dairy cow were obtained (simulations 2, 3). There were no economic and environmental incentives for utilizing crude protein (CP) rich WCRS, because an increase in the CP content in WCRS led to the use of more chemical fertilizers, resulting in high production costs and nitrogen outputs (simulation 4). When evaluated under the situation of a fixed herd size, increasing forage rice yields decreased the total benefit of the production, in spite of the fact that the amount of subsidies per unit of land increased (simulation 5). It was indicated that excess subsidy support may not promote yield of forage rice. It was, however, observed in most cases that dairy and forage rice integration systems could not be economically established without subsidies.

Effect of Food By-Products and Lactic Acid Bacteria on Fermentation Quality and In vitro Dry Matter Digestibility, Ruminal Methane and Volatile Fatty Acid Production in Total Mixed Ration Silage with Whole Crop Rice Silage

Effect of Food By-Products and Lactic Acid Bacteria on Fermentation Quality and In vitro Dry Matter Digestibility, Ruminal Methane and Volatile Fatty Acid Production in Total Mixed Ration Silage with Whole Crop Rice Silage

총체 벼 사일리지용 미생물의 발효능력 평가

본 시험은 사료용 총체 벼 사일리지 전용 미생물 첨가제 개발을 위하여 2003년부터 2005년까지 축산연구소에서 수행되었다. 새로운 총체 벼 전용 첨가제 개발을 위해 수집된 28점의 총체 벼 사일리지로부터 미생물을 선발하여 전체 5개 균주(R4-1, R7-1, R7-2, R10-1 및 R12-1)를 분리하였다. 분리된 균주중 4종(R4-1, R7-1, R7-2 및 R10-1)은 Lactobacillus plantarum으로 동정되었고 R12-1은 L. pentosus로 동정되었다. 황숙기에 수확된 총체 벼는 사일리지를 제조할때 선발된 5개 균주 이외에 시중에서 판매되는 첨가제 3종을 접종을 하여 60일간 실온에서 저장한 후 평가한 결과는 다음과 같다. 저장된 사일리지의 pH와 초산 함량은 첨가제를 처리한 구에서 낮았고 젖산 함량은 높았다(p<0.05). 특히 R7-1은 초산 함량이 가장 낮았고 젖산 함량이 가장 높았다. 조단백질 함량은 R7-2 첨가제 처리구에서 가장 높았으며 ADF 및 NDF 함량은 R7-1에서 가장 낮았다(p<0.05). 선발된 균주들은 대부분 사일리지 품질개선효과를 나타내었으나 R7-1이 그 중에서 가장 효과적이었다. 본 미생물은 한국농용미생물 협회에 NLRI 401로 등록되었다. This experiment was conducted to study on the evaluation of fermentation ability of microbes for whole crop rice silage Inoculant at National Institute of Animal Science, RDA from 2004 to 2005. We collected 28 strains of microbes from whole crop rice silage. According to acidity and growth ability, 5 strains of microbes was isolated (R4-1, R7-1, R7-2, R10-1, R12-1). The cultures of 4 strains were identified to be Lactobacillus plantarum (R4-1, R7-1, R7-2 and R10-1) and one was identified to be Lactobacillus pentosus (R12-1). Whole crop rice was harvested at the yellow ripen stage. It was ensiled in experimental silos (20ℓ capacity) with or without microbial additives (R4-1, R7-1, R7-2, R10-1, R12-1 and three commercial inoculant) and stored at room temperature for 60d. The pH value and acetic acid content of additivetreated silages were lower and lactic acid content was higher than those of the control (p<0.05). There was a trend for acetic acid content to be lowest and lactic acid to be highest in R7-1 treated silage. Crude protein (CP) contents of R7-2 treated silage was higher and acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) contents of R7-1 treated silage was lower (p<0.05). Although some strains of inoculant could improve silage quality, L. plantarum R7-1 was more effective as an inoculant for whole crop rice silage. This microbe was named NLRI 401 and registered in the Korea Agricultural Culture Collection.

수확시기 및 품종이 총체 벼 사일리지의 품질에 미치는 영향

본 시험은 품종 및 수확시기가 총체 벼 사일리지의 품질에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 2004년부터 2005년까지 축산연구소에서 수행되었다. 식용벼인 추청벼와 총체 벼 전용품종인 하마사리를 이용하여 생육시기별로 6회(출수기, 개화기, 유숙기, 호숙기, 황숙기 및 완숙기)에 걸쳐 수확을 하여 사일리지로 조제하였다. 조단백질 함량은 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 감소되었으며 TDN 함량은 증가되었다. 평균 조단백질 함량은 총체 벼 전용품종이 식용벼 품종보다는 높게 나타났다. ADF 및 NDF 함량은 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 감소되었으며 ADF로 추정된 TDN 함량은 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 증가되었다. 그러나 품종간에는 통계적 유의성이 나타나지 않았다(p<0.05). 사일리지의 평균 pH는 4.69 이었으며 숙기가 진행됨에 따라 증가하였다. 생육이 진행됨에 따라 초산 및 낙산 함량은 감소되었으나 젖산 함량은 증가되었다. 품질등급은 호숙기에서 가장 우수하였다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼때 총체 벼 사일리지는 전용 품종이 일반 벼 품종보다 약간 개선되는 것으로 나타났으나 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 따라서 양질의 총체 벼 사일리지 조제를 위해서는 호숙기 전후에 수확하여 사일리지를 만드는 것이 추천된다. This experiment was conducted to study the effects of growth stage and variety on the quality of whole crop rice(WCR) silage at National Institute of Animal Science, RDA from 2004 to 2005. Two types of rice("Chucheong" for food and "Hamasari" for whole crop) were harvested at six different growth stages (heading, flowering, milk, dough, yellow ripen and fully ripen stage) and ensiled each harvest stages. Crude protein(CP) content of all whole crop rice silage was also decreased with progressed maturity at harvest and TDN(total digestible nutrient) content of WCR was increased. The average CP content of whole crop rice was higher than that of food rice. The contents of ADF(acid detergent fiber) and NDF(neutral detergent fiber) decreased with delayed harvest maturity. The content of TDN estimated from ADF content was increased with progressed maturity, but there was not found significant difference between rice varieties(p<0.05). The average pH value was 4.69 and it was increased with delayed harvest maturity. Acetic and butyric acid content were decreased, but lactic acid content was increased with progressed maturity. The experiments presented here show that all rice varieties may give a good quality silage. But some wrong practical method(grain loss, productivity, nutrient value, etc.) will make poor quality of rice silage. Therefore, dough stage of harvest maturity will be recommendable as proper harvest time for making high quality of whole crop rice silage in Korea.

Feeding Value of Whole Crop Rice Silage for Lactating Dairy Cows under High Ambient Temperature

Whole crop rice silage (WCRS) has recently attracted attention as forage for dairy cows. The nutritive value of WCRS (Forage rice cultivar: Nishiaoba) was examined by a balance trial (Experiment 1). The forage rice was harvested and ensiled in two ways (round-baled silage and container silage). On a dry basis, the contents of metabolizable energy, crude protein and neutral detergent fiber in WCRS were 1.7 Mcal/kg, 6.3% and 47.4%, respectively in round-baled silage, and 2.0 Mcal/kg, 7.4% and 46.6%, respectively in container silage. The feed value of Nishiaoba WCRS for lactating dairy cows under high ambient temperature was also investigated (Experiment 2). The daily milk yields of cows fed WCRS as part of their total mixed ration (rice TMR) and oats hay as part of their TMR (oats TMR) were 29.7 and 30.1 kg, respectively. The dry matter intakes (DMI) of cows when fed the rice TMR and oats TMR were 18.5 and 19.7 kg, respectively. There were no significant differences in DMI, milk yield and composition between cows fed the rice TMR and the oats TMR. The energy retention of the cows fed the rice TMR was significantly lower than that of the cows fed the oats TMR (P < 0.05). WCRS can be given, with other adequate roughages and concentrates, to dairy cows that produce 30 kg of milk daily, even under high ambient temperature.

Fermentation Quality of Wheat Silage Prepared by Exclusive Machines for Whole Crop Rice Silage

Fermentation Quality of Wheat Silage Prepared by Exclusive Machines for Whole Crop Rice Silage

Effects of Roughage-based NDF Content on Dry Matter Intake, Digestibility of Rice Grains and Total Mixed Ration (TMR), and Milk Production of Lactating Cattle Fed on the TMR Containing Whole Crop Rice Silage

Effects of Roughage-based NDF Content on Dry Matter Intake, Digestibility of Rice Grains and Total Mixed Ration (TMR), and Milk Production of Lactating Cattle Fed on the TMR Containing Whole Crop Rice Silage

Effects of Different Types of Roughage on Digestion of Whole Crop Rice Silage in Total Mixed Ration

Effects of Different Types of Roughage on Digestion of Whole Crop Rice Silage in Total Mixed Ration

Ensilage of wilted whole crop rice (Oryza sativa L.) using a roll baler for chopped material: Silage quality in long‐term storage

AbstractWe examined the effects of long‐term storage on the fermentation quality, chemical composition, and digestibility of wilted whole crop rice silage prepared using a roll baler for chopped material (set chop length, 13 mm) and compared the results with those obtained by using a conventional roll baler. The roll balers were used for ensiling whole crop rice of three types: (i) dough‐ripe stage with light wilting (45% dry matter); (ii) dough‐ripe stage with heavy wilting (65% dry matter); and (iii) yellow‐ripe stage with light wilting (45% dry matter). The apparent dry matter density was higher in the ensiled roll bales composed of chopped whole crop rice (chopped bales) than in those composed of non‐chopped whole crop rice (conventional bales) (195–250 kg m−3 vs 156–218 kg m−3, respectively). The formation of volatile fatty acids and ammonia‐nitrogen was low in all types of silage. Further, no marked differences in the chemical composition and apparent dry matter digestibility were observed between silage from the two types of bales. However, there were significant differences in their lactic acid and ethanol contents. The lactic acid production in the conventional silage was low (0.08–0.14% fresh matter), whereas that in the chopped silage was high (0.71–0.97% fresh matter). A lower pH value (pH 4.0–4.3) was retained in the chopped silage after 10 months of storage. High ethanol production (1.1–2.5% fresh matter) was observed in the conventional silage, whereas ethanol production decreased to less than 1% in the chopped silage. These results indicate that although the ethanol fermentation is readily enhanced in the ensilage of wilted whole crop rice performed by a conventional baler, the ensilage performed by a baler for chopped material encourages lactic acid fermentation and suppresses ethanol production over a wide moisture range throughout the long‐term storage.

생육시기 및 품종이 총체 벼의 수량 및 사료가치에 미치는 영향

본 시험은 사료용 총체 벼의 수확시기 및 품종이 수량 및 사료가치에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 2003년부터 2005년까지 축산연구소에서 수행되었다. 식용벼인 추청벼와 총체벼 전용품종인 하마사리를 이용하여 생육시기별로 6회(출수, 개화, 유숙, 호숙, 황숙 및 완숙기)에 걸쳐 수확하였다. 조단백질 함량은 수확이 늦어짐에 따라 감소하였으나 TDN 함량은 증가되었다. ADF 함량으로 추정된(<TEX>$TDN=88.9-(0.79{\times}ADF)$</TEX>) 평균 TDN 함량은 60% 내외로 나타났다. ADF 및 NDF 함량은 수확이 지연됨에 따라 감소되었다. 건물수량은 황숙기에 가장 높았으며(p<0.05) 추청벼가 하마사리 보다 약간 높았지만 유의적이 차이는 없었다. TDN 수량도 건물수량과 같은 경향을 보였으나 매 수확시기별 품종간에는 유의적인 차이가 나타났다(p<0.05). 따라서 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 총체 벼의 수확적기는 호숙기<TEX>${\sim}$</TEX>황숙기로 추천되었다. This experiment was conducted to determine the effect of growth stage and variety on the yield and quality of whole crop rice (WCR) at National Livestock Research Institute, RDA from 2003 to 2005. Two types of rice ("Chucheong" for food and "Hamasari" for feed) were harvested at six different growth stages (heading, flowering, milk, dough, yellow ripening and fully ripening stage). Crude protein content decreased with progressed maturity at harvest. As growth stage delayed, TDN (total digestible nutrient) content of all rice varieties increased. The average TDN content of two type of rice was about 60% (59.3) which was calculated from ADF(acid detergent fiber) content. The contents of ADF and NDF(neutral detergent fiber) decreased with harvest maturity. The highest DM(dry matter) yield was at the ripening stage (p<0.05) and "Chucheong" gave higher yields than for "Hamasari". In this experiment, the DM yield of all varieties was low. The yield of TDN followed a similar trend to DM yield. According to this results that dough to yellow ripening stage of harvest maturity will be recommendable as proper harvest time for whole crop rice silage.

Alcoholic fermentation and its prevention by Lactobacillus buchneri in whole crop rice silage

To evaluate the fermentation characteristics and the effects of Lactobacillus buchneri inoculation in ensiling whole crop rice. Laboratory-scale silages were prepared from whole crop rice harvested at yellow-ripe stage. The crop was ensiled for 2 months with and without inoculation of L. buchneri at 10(4), 10(5) and 10(6) CFU g(-1). The effect of prolonged ensiling was also studied by using the same crop; the silos were opened at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months, while the inoculation was made at 10(5) CFU g(-1). Enhanced alcoholic fermentation was found in untreated silage; the sum of ethanol and 2,3-butanediol were seven times higher at 2 months than those of lactic and volatile fatty acids, while the differences were diminished at 12 months owing to the reduction of ethanol in the late ensiling period. Inoculation of L. buchneri inhibited the alcohols; however, ethanol yet prevailed over the fermentation until 6 months, after which acetic acid became the main product in the inoculated silage. Regardless of inoculation and ensiling period, yeasts were not found in whole crop rice silage. Substantial amounts of ethanol and 2,3-butanediol would be produced in silage prepared from whole crop rice. The alcoholic fermentation can be suppressed when inoculated with L. buchneri. Inoculation of L. buchneri could be an option to prevent ethanol fermentation in silage.

Effects of phenylalanine fermentation byproduct and sugarcane molasses on fermentation quality and rumen degradation of whole crop barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) silage in situ

AbstractPhenylalanine fermentation byproduct (PFB) is generated by purifying phenylalanine products from microbial fermentation in the food industry. We examined the function of PFB as an ensiling agent to improve the silage fermentation and nutritive value of forage crops. We investigated the fermentation quality and rumen degradability of whole crop barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) silage in situ. We ensiled this type of silage in a laboratory scale using five compositional ratios (v/v) of PFB (20%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 80%) and a mixture of sugarcane molasses (SCM). Controls included the same volumes of water as the mixture of sugarcane molasses. The following strains Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis (IFO12007), Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. mesenteroides (IFO12060), Lactobaccillus plantarum (IF014713), Pedioccocus acidilactici (IFO3858), Clostridium butyricum (IFO3858) and silage yeast (strain MY; separated from whole crop rice silage in this laboratory) were cultivated at 30°C in the recommended media containing a substituted carbon source depending on the compositional ratios of PFB and SCM mixtures. The growth of these strains was determined by measuring the optical density at 600 nm (OD600). The growth of the lactic acid bacteria significantly (P &lt; 0.001) increased in the presence of all PFB additives as compared with the control. The growth of C. butyricum was significantly increased, whereas that of silage yeast was decreased under all conditions. The concentrations of lactate and total organic acids were significantly higher (P &lt; 0.001) whereas those of acetate were lower in all PFB silages. These results indicated that PFB improved the silage fermentation of forage crops. With leaf and stem fractions, the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content was significantly (P &lt; 0.001) decreased by the PFB additive and the rumen degradability of DM and NDF in situ was also significantly increased (P &lt; 0.01 and P &lt; 0.001, respectively).

Effect of crushing unhulled rice and the addition of fermented juice of epiphytic lactic acid bacteria on the fermentation quality of whole crop rice silage, and its digestibility and rumen fermentation status in sheep

ABSTRACTThis experiment was carried out to examine the effect of crushing unhulled rice and the addition of fermented juice of epiphytic lactic acid bacteria (FJLB) on the fermentation quality of whole crop rice silage, and its digestibility and rumen fermentation in sheep. After whole rice plants (Oryza sativa L. cv. Haenuki) were harvested between the yellow and full‐ripened period of maturity, and cut at a length of 2 cm, four silage treatments were set: (i) non‐treatment; (ii) crushing treatment of unhulled rice division (crushing); (iii) addition of 1% FJLB; and (iv) crushing + addition of 1% FJLB. Lactic acid content increased with the addition of FJLB, and was highest in the crushing + FJLB treatment. Digestibilities of crude fiber, acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber were significantly higher during the crushing + FJLB treatment. There were no differences among treatments in the volatile fatty acid concentrations before and after feeding. At 4 h after feeding, however, the ratio of acetic acid : propionic acid was significantly lower with the addition of FJLB. It was proven that the fermented quality of silage was improved when FJLB was added to rice plants and then ensilaged, and the digestibility of the fibrous component was raised when unhulled rice division was crushed and FJLB was supplemented.

Effects of Chopping Length on the Loading Density and Fermentation Quality of Whole Crop Rice Silage

Effects of Chopping Length on the Loading Density and Fermentation Quality of Whole Crop Rice Silage