Added Ammonia or Microbial Inocula for Fermentation and Nitrogenous Compounds of Alfalfa Ensiled at Various Percents of Dry Matter

Abstract

Laboratory bag silos were used to assess additions of microbial inocula and ammonia on fermentation of alfalfa silage. In Experiment 1, 500 and 1000 g microbial inocula per 1000 kg and .7 to 1.2% ammonia added to alfalfa forage increased lactic acid. Water soluble carbohydrates and pH were lower for treated than for control silages 50 days after ensiling.