In today's agricultural field, how to efficiently use resources and improve productivity is a problem that every agricultural worker is concerned about. Among them, the production method of silage is an agricultural technology with extreme value. Silage is a kind of feed made of plant feed after fermentation by lactic acid bacteria, which has the characteristics of high nutritional value, good palatability, high digestibility and long storage time, and is widely used in the feeding of various types of livestock.
First, the basic steps of making silage.
Raw material preparation: Choose fresh plant-based feed, such as corn stalks, straw, wheat straw, etc., and cut them into sections or crush them.
Add lactic acid bacteria: Add lactic acid bacteria to the feed and stir well.
Sealed preservation: Put the mixed feed into a sealed container, such as a cement pool, plastic bag, etc., compacted and sealed.
Fermentation: Store at a temperature of about 25 for 20-30 days to allow the feed to ferment.
Quality identification: The fermented silage should have a sour aroma, and should be prohibited if there is a rancid smell or mildew.
2. Precautions for making silage.
Feed ingredients should be as fresh as possible, and moldy or rotten feed should be avoided.
The amount of lactic acid bacteria should be added appropriately to ensure the quality of fermentation.
During the fermentation process, it is necessary to ensure that the container is airtight so that no air enters and causes spoilage.
Fermented silage should be used in a timely manner to avoid prolonged exposure to air that leads to a decrease in quality.
Third, the application value of silage.
Improve the performance of livestock: Silage is rich in nutrients, which can meet the growth and development needs of livestock and improve their performance.
Improve the palatability of feed: After lactic acid bacteria fermentation, the silage tastes better, which is conducive to improving the appetite and digestibility of livestock.
Ensure the nutritional value of the feed: The silage can better retain the nutrients of the feed during the fermentation process, and the addition of lactic acid bacteria also helps to improve the nutritional value of the feed.
Reduce feeding costs: Through the rational use of silage, feeding costs can be reduced and agricultural economic benefits can be improved.
Environmentally friendly: Silage can make full use of waste resources such as crop straw, reduce environmental pollution, and achieve sustainable use of resources.
The silage production method is a way to make efficient use of resources and has a wide range of application prospects. By mastering silage making techniques and precautions, we can better use this agricultural technology to improve agricultural production efficiency and livestock performance. At the same time, the use of silage also contributes to the achievement of environmental and sustainable development goals in agriculture. Therefore, we should actively promote the production method of silage and make greater contributions to the development of agriculture.
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