Fermentation characteristics and chemical composition of silage made from different ratios of cattle manure and maize residues were investigated. Manure (fresh) obtained from steers fed on a high concentrate diet was ensiled on a laboratory scale with maize…
In this investigation, silage made from cattle waste being ensiled with maize residues (ECW), was evaluated with respect to ensiling characteristics and feeding value. Cattle waste was obtained from cows that were finished on a high-concentrate (80%) diet. It was…
Maize crop residues were grazed at three stocking rates, viz. 6, 9 and 12 sheep/ha, for about three months. Total DM yield of the maize crop was about 7500 kg / ha, and consisted of 38,5% grain and 61,5% residues.…
The nutritive value of maize residues, presented in three forms to growing Simmentaler steers (250 ± 31 kg), was evaluated by means of a growth and digestion study. The three forms of maize residues evaluated were: (i) selected material which…
The chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of untreated and ammoniated crop residues, sampled at various sites in the North West Province of South Africa, were investigated. The mean IVDMD of maize residues obtained by means of…
