Effects of Whole-plant Corn Silage and Whole-plant Wheat Silage on Growth Performance and Economic Benefits of Beef Cattle

[Objectives]This study was conducted to study the effects of whole-plant corn silage and whole-plant wheat silage on growth performance and economic benefits of beef cattle.[Methods]Thirty Simmental crossbred cattle were selected and randomly divided based on their weight into two groups,15 cows in each group,with an average weight of 398 kg.Each group was fed the same concentrated feed,and the whole-plant corn silage and wheat silage were fed as roughage feed,respectively.The experimental period was 90 d.[Results](1)There was no significant difference in the initial weight of beef cattle between test group 1 and test group 2(P>0.05).Compared with group 2,group 1 had a higher final weight,average daily gain,and dry matter intake of beef cattle,without significant differences(P>0.05).Group 1 was 0.58%,1.99%,and 1.43%higher than group 2,respectively.The feed-to-gain ratio of test group 1 decreased by 0.54%compared with test group 2(P>0.05),with no significant difference therebetween.(2)The economic benefit of group 1 was 11.45 yuan/(day·capita),while the economic benefit of group 2 was 2.41 yuan/(day·capita),and group 1 was 9.04 yuan/(day·capita)higher than group 2.[Conclusions]Whole-plant corn silage for feeding beef cattle has the advantages of good weight gain and low breeding cost,and can be popularized in beef cattle fattening.

Effects of Seed Dressing with Microbial Inoculum on Nutrient Composition and Biological Yield of Silage Corn

[Objectives]This study was conducted to understand the effects of microbial inocula on the biological yield and nutritional components of corn.[Methods]Silage corn varieties suitable for planting in Hebei Province were selected,and set with an experimental group and a control check group each.Meanwhile,at the late stage of milk ripening of silage corn growth cycle,the nutritional components and indexes of silage corn were determined and analyzed by a near-infrared analyzer and the NIRS technique.Meanwhile,the biological yield of silage corn was determined at the maturation stage of its growth period,aiming at comprehensively evaluating the regulation effects of the microbial inoculum tested on silage corn from the aspects of basic nutritional components,mineral element contents,energy and related indexes of corn,combined with agronomic characters and biological yield.[Results]The microbial inoculum improved the biological yield and nutritional indexes of silage corn,and had a positive regulation effect on the growth of silage corn.[Conclusions]The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for popularizing the planting methods and cultivation methods of silage corn with high yield and high quality.

Key Points of Simple Cultivation Technique for Whole-plant Silage Maize in Guangxi

With the vigorous development of animal husbandry in Guangxi,feed problems have become increasingly prominent.Silage maize has the characteristics of rapid growth,high nutritional value,easy digestion and absorption,and a large amount of biological output being obtained in a short time.It is one of the ideal basic feeds for cattle and sheep and other breeding industries.Based on this,the simple cultivation technique of whole-plant silage maize was summarized from the aspects of land preparation,selection of maize variety,sowing,field management,pest control and timely harvesting,so as to provide technical reference for scientific planting of silage maize in Guangxi.

The effect of lactic acid bacteria inoculums on in vitro rumen fermentation, methane production, ruminal cellulolytic bacteria populations and cellulase activities of corn stover silage

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of lactic acid bacteria(LAB) inoculums on fermentation quality and in vitro digestibility of corn stover silage.Corn stover was ensiled without(control) or with Lactobacillus plantarum(LP),Enterococcus faecalis(EF),and Enterococcus mundtii(EM) for 45 days.The fermentation characteristics were assessed,and subsequent in vitro dry matter digestibility(DM-D),neutral detergent fiber digestibility(NDF-D),volatile fatty acids(VFA),methane(CH4) production,cellulolytic bacteria proportions and their activities per corn stover silage were also determined.There was no significant difference(P>0.05) among the silage pH,lactic acid,crude protein(CP),water soluble carbohydrates(WSC) and lignocelluloses contents of different treatments.The relative proportions of Ruminococcus flavefaciens and Fibrobacter succinogenes,carboxymethyl-ocellulose and β-glycosidase activities,DM-D,NDF-D,and VFA production of in vitro incubation was higher(P<0.05) for silages inoculated with LP and EF than those of the control silage.Silage inoculated with LP showed the lowest(P<0.05) CH4 production per unit yield of VFA,which was positively corresponded to the lowest(P<0.05) ratio of acetate to propionate.In summary,the ensiling fermentation quality and subsequent utilization of corn stover silage were efficiently improved by inoculated with L.plantarum.

Comparison of forage yield,silage fermentative quality,anthocyanin stability,antioxidant activity,and in vitro rumen fermentation of anthocyanin-rich purple corn(Zea mays L.) stover and sticky corn stover

The objective of this study was to observe the forage yield, silage fermentative quality, anthocyanin stability, and antioxidant activity during the storage period and in vitro rumen fermentation of anthocyanin-rich purple corn （Zea mays L.） stover （PS） and sticky corn stover （SS）. Forage yield of corn stover was weighed and ensiled with two treatments： （1） hybrid sticky waxy corn stover （control）, and （2） hybrid purple waxy corn stover （treatment）. Samples were stored in mini-silos for periods of 0, 7, 14, 21,42, 63, 84, and 105 d. The results showed that PS had significantly higher （P〈0.05） yields of dry matter （DM）, organic matter （OM）, gross energy （GE）, crude protein （CP）, neutral detergent fiber （NDF）, acid detergent fiber （ADF）, and total anthocyanins than that of the SS. Anthocyanin-rich purple corn stover silage （PSS） showed higher （P〈0.05） levels of DM and CP relative to the sticky corn stover silage （SSS）. Although anthocyanin-rich PSS displayed a lower （P〈0.05） level of pelargonidin-3-glucoside （P3G）, it had higher （P〈0.05） levels of peonidin （Peo） and pelargonidin （Pel） compared to the control. Delphinidin （Del） and malvidin （Mal） were not detected in SSS during the ensilage period; in PSS, Del was no longer detected after 7 d of ensilage. Specifically, total anthocyanins in anthocyanin-rich PSS decreased rapidly （P〈0.05） prior to 7 d of ensilage, and then remained at relatively stable （P〉0.05） constants. Compared to the anthocyanin-rich PSS, SSS displayed significantly higher （P〈0.05） pH value and ammonia nitrogen （NH3-N） content. Propionic acid （PA） at 0 d and butyric acid （BA） during the entire study period were not detected, whereas anthocyanin-rich PSS showed a higher （P〈0.05） level of lactic acid （LA） than that of the SSS. Compared with the SSS extract, anthocyanin-rich PSS extract showed a higher （P〈0.05） level of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryihydrazyl （DPPH） scavenging activity and displayed a lower （P〈0.05） half maximal inhibitory concentration （IC50） value. Moreover, anthocyanin-rich PSS reduced （P〈0.05） gas production （GP）, and displayed lower levels of immediately soluble fraction and ratio of acetic acid （AA） to PA at 12 h, but the other parameters were unaffected （P〉0.05） relative to the control. Taken together, the results indicated that： （1） anthocyanins could be stable in silage; （2） anthocyanin-rich PSS showed better silage fermentative quality and stronger antioxidant activity; and （3） anthocyanin-rich PSS had no negative effect on rumen fermentation parameters.

Review of Factors Affecting the Yield and Quality of Corn Silage

Corn silage is the most popular and important source of energy and fber for ruminants. Much research focused on the chopping length, additives, sealing system, harmful bacteria and their toxins, and so forth, has been done on corn silage both at home in China and abroad. Some suggestions were presented in this review： （1） Corn silage modulation： Whole-plant corn harvested at the milk-ripe stage with a dry matter （DM） content of 30%~40% was selected as silage material and treated by rubbing and cutting. In the process of silage, commercial Lactobacillus buchneri was inoculated, exogenous protease added appropriately, cellulose enzyme added depending on the phenological period, the silage container and the species of the animals, and coextruded polyethylene？polyamide oxygen barrier flm （OB） selected as the seal material. （2） Strengthening management： Aerobic exposure should be avoided at the storage stage and reduced during the feeding phase. The proportion of corn silage was increased depending on the type of animal and their management. （3） Suggestions for further research： Further studies would be needed for the effects of liquid and solid wastes on soil, water and vegetation, and the treatment of these wastes.

Screening and Genetic Characteristics of Breeding Materials of Silage Corn

[Objective] To analyze the effects of major agronomic traits on yield in maize inbred lines. [Method] Incomplete diallel cross between three single-cross hybrids and 19 parent materials of com silage were performed, and the agronomic traits of the obtained 57 cross combinations were identified. [ Result] The regression equations between biomass and four important indicators （grain yield, rows per ear, plant height and straw yield） affecting biomass of com silage were established. The broad heritability of straw yield, plant height, rows par ear and ear length was higher than 50%. Genetic effects had a greater impact, while environmental factors had a smaller impact. Thus, it had great potential to improve these traits by genetic breeding. In addition, the broad heritability of biomass and grain yield was lower than 50%. [ Conclusion] Biorness and grain yield have greater interaction effects on environment, and the environmental impact should be considered for selection.

Detection and Analysis of 1,2-propanediol Content in Whole-crop Silage Corn

[ Objective ] The paper was to investigate the content of 1,2-propanediol in silage feed. [ Method ] Whole-crop corn was stored in laboratory bag silos and outdoor bunker silos. Bag silos were stored for 3, 7, 14, 28, 56 and 120 d, respectively, and fermentation products were analyzed after opening; the fermentation products, which were from three 500 t above-ground outdoor bunker silos stored for 120 d, were detected. Eight sampling points were selected for each bunker silo. [ Result] No 1,2-propanediol was detected out in laboratory bag silos, and lactic acid was dominant in fermentation products. The acetic acid content significantly increased （ P 〈 0.05 ） with the extension of storage time, whereas the acetic acid content was kept below one-third of the lactic acid content ; 1,2-propanediol and a small amount of 1-propanol were detected out in three bunker silos, and lactic acid was dominant in fermentation products, whereas the content of acetic acid was slightly lower than that of lactic acid. The differences in fermentation products from different silos and different sites in silos presented heterogeneity; except to propanediol, lactic acid bacteria and yeast, there was no significant difference in fermentation products at the top and bottom layers of silos （ P 〉0.05 ） ; there were significant differences in contents of lactic acid, acetic acid, 1,2-propanediol, and yeast between the outer and inner parts of silos （P 〈 0.05 ） ; except to pH values and acetic acid, there were significant differences in fermentation products between hunker silos （P 〈0. 05）. [ Conclusion] No 1,2-propanediol is detected out in laboratory bag silos due to relatively simple fermentation products. However, 1,2-propanediol can be detected in the bunker silos due to complex outdoor environment for silage, and the microorganisms producing 1,2-propanediol exist in silos.

Effects of Different Additives on Silage Qualities of Corn Stalks

[ Objective] To explore the effects of different additives on the fermentation qualities and chemical composition of corn stalk silage. [ Method] The corn stalks were fermented in preservative of silage supplemented formic acid and formic aldehyde for 50 d, and the fermentation qualities and chemical composition of silage were examined. [ Result] Supplementation of formic acid improved fermentation qualities and increased the content of crude protein and soluble carbohydrate, while the content of crude protein was lower in the control silage. Supplementation of formic aldehyde alone did not enhance the fermentation qualities of silage. Supplementation of both formic acid and formic aldehyde （ especially at a ratio of 3：1 ） markedly improved the fermentation qualities of silage than that of formic acid alone. [ Conclusion] Supplementation of formic both acid and formic aldehyde can improve the fermentation qualities of corn stalk silage.

Carbon Monoxide Emissions from Corn Silage

Carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from corn silage were observed using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and laser spectroscopy. In the first experiment, corn silage was produced using laboratory bucket silos. Air samples were collected from the bucket silos during the first week of ensiling and analyzed using a low-resolution Bruker FTIR spectrometer coupled with a long optical path length White Cell. The CO concentration in the bucket silo gas, derived from the FTIR spectra using the LINEFIT program, was as high as 48.0 ppm. In the second experiment, air samples were collected through a flux chamber from an Ag-Bag silage pile on a commercial dairy that was opened several months after ensiling. The Ag-Bag air samples were analyzed using a high-resolution Bruker FTIR spectrometer, and CO concentrations were retrieved to be 6.83 ppm, corresponding to an area emission rate of 33.7 mg/(hour ·m2). An LGR N2O/CO gas analyzer based on infrared laser spectroscopy was also used to measure the CO concentrations from the same flux chamber. Elevated CO concentrations were observed from these silage sources. The present study revealed that CO was emitted by corn silage during different phases of ensiling. Annual CO emissions from the corn silage were estimated to be much lower than those from the well-known emission categories in San Joaquin Valley (SJV) and California, but comparable to those from food and agricultural sources in the SJV. It is also confirmed that FTIR spectroscopy is a viable method for measuring CO concentrations in complex gas mixtures, such as silage gas.

Carcass Traits, Meat Yield and Primal Meat Cuts from Arsi, Harar, Ogaden and F1 Jersey*Horro Crossbred Bulls Fed Corn Silage Based Similar Finishing Diet

This study was conducted with the objective to determine carcass traits, meat yield, and primal meat cuts of Arsi, Harar, Jersey*Horro crossbred, and Ogaden cattle breeds at Haramaya University, Ethiopia. A total of 12 bulls of four cattle breeds (3 Arsi, 3 Harar, 3 F1 Jersey*Horro crossbred and 3 Ogaden) with almost similar ages were randomly assigned to four treatments in a completely randomised design (CRD). Data on carcass traits, meat yield, and primal meat cuts were analyzed using the General Linear Model (GLM) of the Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) 9.4 version. The overall averages of live body weight, hot carcass weight, chilled carcass weight, dressing percentages based on hot carcass weight, and rib eye area of experimental cattle breeds were 215.58 kg, 102.93 kg, 99.56 kg, 47.61%, and 8.13 inch2, respectively. The hot carcass weight and chilled carcass weight of the Ogaden (136.57;133.30 kg, resp.) breed were higher (p < 0.01) compared to other experimental cattle breeds. Dressing percentages based on hot carcass weight were higher (p < 0.05) for the Ogaden (49.61%) and Arsi (49.82%) cattle breeds compared to Harar and Jersey*Horro crossbred (45.73%, 45.27%, resp.) cattle breeds. The average meat yield and proportion of meat yield of cattle breeds were 77.52 kg and 77.46%, respectively. With a linear regression coefficient of prediction (R2) ranging from 52.26% to 93.58%, primal meat cuts significantly (p dicted meat yield. In conclusion, the breed of cattle had a significant (p 0.05) influence on live body weight, hot and chilled carcass weight, dressing percentage, rib eye area, subcutaneous fat thickness, meat yield, and the weights of most primal meat cuts. The Ogaden cattle breed had a higher and better meat yield, carcass traits, and most primal meat cuts compared to other experimental cattle breeds. Furthermore, the inclusion of corn silage in the diet of fattening bulls improved the carcass and meat yield. Therefore, the performance of Ogaden cattle compared to other and previous studies suggests the possibility of using this breed for export purposes in addition to Borana and Harar cattle breeds in the future.

Effects of different supplements on tetraploid black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) silage

Preparation of silage is a common method to preserve green forage. It plays an important role in improving forage utilization, solving the problem of forage provision and meeting the nutritional needs of livestock in winter and spring. The effects of various supplements on tetraploid black locust （Robinia pseudoacacia L.） silage were studied by analyzing its color, odor, texture, pH value, the composition and amount of organic acids, the ammonia-N/total-N ratio, crude protein, neutral detergent fibers and acid detergent fibers. Our results show that the silage quality of wilted tetraploid R. pseudoacacia preserved alone is acceptable, while adding brown sugar and Yishengkang to tetraploid R. pseudoacacia foliage improved its quality. The treatments consisting of the tet- raploid R. pseudoacacia mixed with 33% and 50% corn stalk achieved the best silage quality in terms ofpH value （p 〈 0.01）, amount of lactic acid （p 〈 0.01）, the ammonia-N/total-N ratio （p 〈 0.01） and the fermentation quality. These treatments also resulted in a high content of crude protein and lower amounts of acid detergent fibers. The treatment consisting of the tetraploid R. pseudoacacia mixed with 20% corn stalk was also good in the quality of its fermentation.

Detecting Nitrous Oxide in Complex Mixtures Using FTIR Spectroscopy: Silage Gas

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas with about 300 times the global warming potential (GWP) of carbon dioxide (CO2). It is emitted from a wide range of sources and is responsible for about 6% of anthropogenic US greenhouse gas emissions. Analytical techniques are needed that can measure concentrations of N2O rapidly and inexpensively in sources that are also emitting other compounds that may interfere with the analytical process. In this work, we demonstrate the use of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to analyze N2O in the complex mixture of gases produced during the early phase of the silage making process. Silage gas samples were collected into Tedlar bags from the bucket silos during the first week of corn ensiling. A bag of the silage gas was analyzed using a Bruker FTIR spectrometer coupled with a long optical path length White Cell. First, N2O infrared absorption bands were identified in the FTIR spectra of the silage gas by comparing them to both standard N2O gas and simulated infrared spectra which confirmed that N2O was present in the silage gas. Then, N2O concentration in the silage gas was derived from the FTIR spectra using LINEFIT program. It was demonstrated that FTIR spectroscopy is a viable method for measuring N2O concentrations in the silage gas.

黄芪药渣与全株玉米混合青贮对饲料感官、发酵品质及营养成分的影响

本试验探讨黄芪(Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.) Bunge)药渣和全株玉米(Zea mays L.)混合青贮对青贮饲料感官、发酵品质及营养成分的影响,旨在为黄芪药渣及其它中药渣饲料资源化应用提供新途径。共设4个混合水平,黄芪药渣分别占全株玉米鲜重的0%,5%,10%,15%。青贮饲料发酵240 d后,取样检测评定。结果表明:黄芪药渣和全株玉米混合青贮有利于改善青贮饲料的气味和结构;0%混合水平的饲料pH值、乙酸(Acetic acid, AA)和氨态氮(Ammoniacal nitrogen, NH3-N)含量显著高于其他混合水平(P<0.05);乳酸(Lactic acid, LA)含量显著低于其他混合水平(P<0.05);0%混合水平饲料粗蛋白(Crude protein, CP)、磷(Phosphorus)含量显著低于其他混合水平(P<0.05),5%混合水平CP、粗脂肪(Ether Extract, EE)、P含量显著高于其它混合水平(P<0.05);随着混合水平升高,干物质(Dry matter, DM)、中性洗涤纤维(Neutral detergen fiber, NDF)和酸性洗涤纤维(Acid detergent fiber, ADF)含量显著升高(P<0.05)。综上所述,5%混合水平饲料青贮品质较好。

全株玉米青贮不同比例替代花生秧对肉羊生产性能及肉品质的影响

试验旨在研究全株玉米青贮不同比例替代花生秧对肉羊生长性能、屠宰性能、肉品质和营养物质消化率的影响。选取杜寒杂交育肥羊100只,随机分为4组,每组5个重复,每个重复5只羊。对照组饲喂含100%花生秧的基础饲粮,3个试验组分别饲喂利用全株玉米青贮替代50%(50%替代组)、75%(75%替代组)、100%(100%替代组)花生秧的试验饲粮,试验期30 d。结果表明:与对照组相比,75%替代组可以显著提高肉羊试验期末重和平均日增重(P<0.05),显著降低肉羊试验期料重比(P<0.05),且75%替代组肉羊试验期末重和平均日增重显著高于50%替代组和100%替代组(P<0.05),料重比显著低于100%替代组(P<0.05);75%替代组可以提高肉羊屠宰前活体重(P<0.05)、胴体重(P>0.05)和眼肌面积(P>0.05);3个替代组对肉羊肉品质各项指标均无显著影响(P>0.05);75%替代组可以显著提高肉羊干物质和有机物的表观消化率(P<0.05)。综上所述,肉羊养殖饲粮中应用全株玉米青贮替代75%的花生秧可以提高肉羊生长性能、屠宰性能及饲粮中干物质和有机物的表观消化率。

全株玉米青贮饲料的制作及在肉牛养殖中的应用

全株玉米青贮饲料在养殖中的应用范围越来越广,但在实际操作中仍然存在不少问题。本文总结了全株玉米的制作方法及在肉牛养殖中的应用,旨为广大收贮企业规范制作全株玉米青贮饲料及肉牛养殖场户科学饲喂提供参考。

混合比例、菌剂和压实密度对玉米秸秆和花生秧混合青贮发酵品质和营养价值的影响

本试验旨在研究混合比例、菌剂和压实密度对玉米秸秆和花生秧混合青贮发酵品质和营养价值的影响。试验分为2部分,试验1研究混合比例和菌剂对玉米秸秆和花生秧混合青贮发酵品质和营养价值的影响。将玉米秸秆和花生秧按5个混合比例(4∶0、3∶1、2∶2、1∶3、0∶4)进行混合,每个比例下设4个组,分别为对照组(CON组,喷洒无菌生理盐水)、植物乳杆菌组(LP组,喷洒1×10^(6)CFU/g植物乳杆菌)、粪肠球菌组(EF组,喷洒1×10^(6)CFU/g粪肠球菌)、植物乳杆菌+粪肠球菌组(LP+EF组,喷洒5×10^(5)CFU/g植物乳杆菌+5×10^(5)CFU/g粪肠球菌),每组3个重复,厌氧发酵60 d。试验2研究压实密度和菌剂对玉米秸秆和花生秧混合青贮发酵品质和营养价值的影响。将玉米秸秆和花生秧按3∶1比例混合后,按不同压实密度(300、450、600 kg/m^(3))进行发酵,每个压实密度下设4个组(同试验1),每组3个重复,厌氧发酵60 d。试验1结果表明:1)随着花生秧比例的提高,有机物、中性洗涤纤维和水溶性碳水化合物含量显著降低(P<0.05),粗蛋白质含量显著升高(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,EF和LP+EF组的中性洗涤纤维含量显著降低(P<0.05),EF组的氨态氮含量显著降低(P<0.05)。2)混合比例对乳酸菌和霉菌数量无显著影响(P>0.05)。与对照组相比,LP、EF和LP+EF组的乳酸菌数量显著升高(P<0.05),LP+EF组的霉菌数量显著降低(P<0.05)。3)混合比例为2∶2组的玉米赤霉烯酮含量显著高于其他各组(P<0.05),混合比例为3∶1和2∶2组的赭曲霉毒素含量显著低于混合比例为4∶0组(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,LP+EF组的玉米赤霉烯酮含量显著降低(P<0.05)。4)混合比例为2∶2组的pH显著高于其他各组(P<0.05),混合比例为3∶1组的乳酸含量显著高于混合比例为2∶2组(P<0.05),混合比例为3∶1组的乙酸含量显著低于其他各组(P<0.05),混合比例为3∶1组的丁酸含量显著低于混合比例为4∶0组(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,LP+EF组的pH显著降低(P<0.05),乳酸含量显著升高(P<0.05);EF组的乙酸含量显著降低(P<0.05)。试验2结果表明:1)压实密度为600 kg/m^(3)组的有机物、粗蛋白质含量显著低于压实密度为300 kg/m^(3)组(P<0.05),水溶性碳水化合物含量显著高于其他各组(P<0.05);随着压实密度的增加,氨态氮含量显著降低(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,EF组的有机物含量显著升高(P<0.05),LP+EF组的粗蛋白质含量显著升高(P<0.05)。2)压实密度对乳酸菌和霉菌数量无显著影响(P>0.05)。与对照组相比,LP和LP+EF组的乳酸菌数量显著升高(P<0.05),LP、EF和LP+EF组的霉菌数量显著降低(P<0.05)。3)压实密度为450和600 kg/m^(3)组的玉米赤霉烯酮和伏马毒素含量显著高于压实密度为300 kg/m^(3)组(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,LP+EF组的玉米赤霉烯酮含量显著降低(P<0.05)。4)压实密度对pH无显著影响(P>0.05)。压实密度为600 kg/m^(3)组的乳酸含量显著高于压实密度为300 kg/m^(3)组(P<0.05),压实密度为300 kg/m^(3)组的乙酸和丁酸含量显著高于其他各组(P<0.05)。综合各项指标,推荐玉米秸秆和花生秧混合青贮的适宜混合比例为3∶1,菌剂为植物乳杆菌和粪肠球菌联合添加,压实密度为450~600 kg/m^(3)。

玉米秸秆青贮、玉米秸秆、桑叶青贮三种饲料体外发酵组合效应研究

为了研究玉米秸秆青贮、玉米秸秆与桑叶青贮在体外的组合效应,试验将玉米秸秆青贮、玉米秸秆与桑叶青贮3种饲料以不同比例(分别为100∶0∶0、80∶10∶10、70∶10∶20、70∶20∶10、60∶10∶30、60∶20∶20、60∶30∶10、50∶10∶40、50∶20∶30、50∶30∶20、50∶40∶10、0∶100∶0、0∶0∶100)组合进行发酵(每个组合3次重复),检测不同组合的体外产气量、干物质降解率、氨态氮浓度、pH值和挥发性脂肪酸浓度并分析不同饲料组合的组合效应。结果表明:随着发酵时间的延长,各组合的产气量呈逐渐上升趋势,发酵第2,4小时,组合12(玉米秸秆比例为100%)产气量最高;发酵第8~72小时,组合13(桑叶青贮比例为100%)产气量最高。发酵第72小时,各组合产气量随着桑叶青贮比例的提高而增加,其中组合8(桑叶青贮比例为40%)产气量显著高于其他组合(除组合13外,P<0.05);不同饲料组合对干物质降解率和氨态氮浓度有明显影响,但对pH值影响不明显。当玉米秸秆青贮比例固定时,对应组合干物质降解率随着桑叶青贮比例的增加而增加,组合13的干物质消化率和氨态氮浓度均最高。各组合pH值在6.72~6.81之间,其中组合1(玉米秸秆青贮比例为100%)的pH值最低,组合11(玉米秸秆和桑叶青贮比例分别为40%和10%)最高;乙酸、丙酸、丁酸、总挥发性脂肪酸浓度随着桑叶青贮比例的减少而降低,除组合13外,组合8的乙酸、丁酸、总挥发性脂肪酸浓度最高,各组合丙酸浓度和乙酸/丙酸差异不显著(P>0.05)。多项综合效应指数评定最优组合是组合8。说明玉米秸秆青贮、玉米秸秆、桑叶青贮的比例为50∶10∶40时,体外发酵效果最佳。

宁夏引黄灌区饲用小黑麦复种青贮玉米高效栽培技术

随着农业产业结构的调整,宁夏畜牧养殖业发展迅速,对饲草饲料的需求量显著增加。为了有效缓解灌区饲草产量低、栽培技术落后、季节性青饲料极其短缺造成的草畜发展极不平衡现状,通过2020—2022年连续3年的大田试验,从饲用小黑麦播前准备、品种选择、机械播种、轮灌区组划分、水肥管理、越冬管理、适时收获和复种青贮玉米从播前准备、品种选择、机械播种、水肥管理、病虫草害防治、适时收获等方面总结出了宁夏引黄灌区饲用小黑麦复种青贮玉米一年两熟高效栽培技术模式。改变了传统的种植模式,提高了土地、光热和养分等资源利用率及饲草产量和经济效益,为灌区多熟种植改革及草畜产业高质量发展提供了理论支撑。

全株玉米青贮有氧稳定性对延缓全混合日粮夏季发热的影响

本文通过研究不同有氧稳定性的全株玉米青贮对全混合日粮(TMR)在夏季发热的影响,以期探索防止TMR发热的新途径。本研究选择制作工艺和营养水平相似的3个青贮窖进行全株玉米青贮及其TMR有氧稳定性测定。制作全株玉米青贮时,青贮窖A喷洒了乳酸菌发酵剂2,青贮窖B喷洒乳酸菌发酵剂1和有机酸盐保鲜剂,青贮窖C中全株玉米青贮喷洒了乳酸菌发酵剂1。同时测定,3种全株玉米青贮及其TMR的有氧稳定性。结果表明,青贮窖A、青贮窖B和青贮窖C的全株玉米青贮有氧稳定性分别为36 h、>85.8 h和>79.5 h。相对应的全株玉米青贮制作出的TMR有氧稳定性分别为9.5、31.5和29.5 h。由此可见,有氧稳定性好的全株玉米青贮可以延缓奶牛TMR的二次发酵,提高其有氧稳定性。