Effects of an inoculant containing a Lactobacillus buchneri that produces ferulate-esterase on fermentation products, aerobic stability, and fibre digestibility of maize silage harvested at different stages of maturity

2014 ◽  
Vol 198 ◽  
pp. 94-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Comino ◽  
Ernesto Tabacco ◽  
Federico Righi ◽  
Andrea Revello-Chion ◽  
Afro Quarantelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maize Silage ◽  
Fermentation Products ◽  
Lactobacillus Buchneri ◽  
Aerobic Stability

scholarly journals The effect of Lactobacillus buchneri inoculation on the aerobic stability and fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-ryegrass, red clover and maize silage

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Wambacq ◽  
Joos Pieter Latré ◽  
Geert Haesaert
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Red Clover ◽  
Maize Silage ◽  
Fresh Matter ◽  
Lactobacillus Buchneri ◽  
Aerobic Stability ◽  
Silage Inoculants

Aerobic spoilage of silages occurs frequently and is undesirable because it reduces both its nutritive and hygienic quality. Silage inoculants containing heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria, like Lactobacillus buchneri, have already been proven to improve aerobic stability by augmented production of acetic acid, which inhibits yeasts. In this study, the effect of L. buchneri on fermentation characteristics and aerobic stability of alfalfa-ryegrass silage, red clover silage and maize silage was assessed using microsilos. Two dosages, 1×105 and 3×105 cfu g-1 of fresh matter, were compared to untreated control silage. Inoculation with L. buchneri clearly altered the fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-ryegrass and red clover silage, resulting in a significantly higher aerobic stability at both dosages. The effects of L. buchneri inoculation on maize silage were less clear, but nevertheless the aerobic stability of maize silage inoculated with 1×105 cfu g-1 of fresh matter was significantly higher compared to the untreated silage.

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