High moisture corn ensiled with urea
Date
2010-12-10
Authors
Heidker, J.
Bolsen, K.
Hinds, M.
Ilg, H.
Janicki, B.
Young, B.
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Publisher
Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
Abstract
High moisture corn harvested at 18 and 26% moisture, rolled, treated with 0, .75, 1.5, or 2.25% urea (DM basis), and ensiled was evaluated for fermentation rate, chemical composition, and aerobic stability. Adding urea to 26% moisture corn increased the rate and extent of fermentation as measured by lactic, acetic, and total acid concentrations. Only a very limited fermentation occurred in the 18% moisture corn. No statistically significant differences were noted in DM loss or aerobic stability among the eight corn treatments.
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Keywords
Beef, Corn, Urea, Fermentation
