Inoculated and control alfalfa and corn
silages were compared in pilot-scale silos.
Inoculated silages for both crops had higher
lactic acid contents and DM recoveries and
lower values for pH, acetic acid, ethanol, and
ammonia-nitrogen than controls—evidence that
the inoculants produced a more efficient
fermentation. These results are consistent
with numerous studies that compared untreated
and inoculant-treated silages over a wide range
of crops and ensiling conditions in our
research during the past several years.