Comparison of supplemented free choice corn silage rations with other forage rations for wintering dairy heifers

This publication is a report on Department of Dairy Husbandry research project 55, Diet and Growth--P. [2].Digitized 2007 AES.Includes bibliographical references (page 8)

Hay handling system comparison : baled hay vs. chopped hay

Digitized 2007 AES MoU.Includes bibliographical references (page 19)

Corn silage (1993)

Corn silage is a popular forage for ruminant animals because it is high in energy and digestibility and is easily adapted to mechanization from the stand-crop to time of feeding. Corn silage should have a light, pleasant smell with only a slight vinegar odor. It should be slightly brown to dark green. If it is dark brown or has an odor that is fruity, yeasty, burnt or rancid (butyric acid), excessive heating or improper fermentation has occurred. Knowledge of the silage process often explains why some silage may be of poor quality

Wheat silage for dairy cattle (1993)

Wheat silage as a feed for dairy cows has become popular recently in Missouri, even though little information about nutrient content and optimum cutting stage is available. Some recent research at MU provides new information about wheat silage for dairy cows. This new information includes the changes in energy, protein and minerals with stage of maturity at harvest and recommendations for cutting and storage.Reviewed October 1993 -- Extension website