Sila-bac, molasses, or both combined were evaluated as additives for
ensiled high moisture sorghum grain. Control grain had the greatest
increase in temperature during ensiling. Grain treated with Sila-bac
had the highest lactobacilli count but control grain had the fastest
drop in pH. Sila-bac grain was the most stable in air and remained stable
for 30 days. Control grain was stable for 21 days; grain treated with
molasses or molasses plus Sila-bac was stable until day 5.
Group-fed steers receiving Sila-bac grain gained faster and were more
efficient than steers fed control or molasses-treated grain. Individually
fed steers gained fastest when receiving molasses treated grain. Those
receiving Sila-bac grain were the most efficient.
