Evaluation of Sorghum and Ryegrass Silage as Alternatives to Corn Silage
Abstract
Silage; They are feed pickles obtained by storing green plants under anaerobic conditions. It provides an important source of roughage during the winter months and is of interest to producers for many reasons. The most cultivated silage product is corn. Maize is an important source of feed for large ruminant and small ruminant in their rations. However, maize is a hot season crop and the yield is adversely affected by the lack of precipitation in arid and semi-arid regions. At the same time, intensive use of fertilizers is needed for satisfactory maize production. Sorghum; It has been reported that it can tolerate soils with less fertile water use efficiency compared to maize in arid, semi-arid and high salinity areas. Sorghum production has low water needs and agriculture requirements. Ryegrass; Lolium spp. is a key fodder crop in temperate regions. Ryegrass silage; It stood out for yield, digestibility, water-soluble carbohydrate content, quality and durability. In addition, ryegrass cultivation stands out as an advantageous aspect as it allows more than one mowing. Profitable livestock farming; it depends on the cost of forage and the consumption of concentrated feed. If the silage making techniques are applied correctly, the producer can obtain the roughage from ryegrass, sorghum and corn silages. Profitable, high yield parameters and sustainable livestock activities can be done.
Keywords
Ryegrass , Corn , Sweet Sorghum , Silage.
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