scholarly journals Silage Fermentation, Bacterial Community, and Aerobic Stability of Total Mixed Ration Containing Wet Corn Gluten Feed and Corn Stover Prepared with Different Additives

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1775
Author(s):  
Guangning Zhang ◽  
Xinpeng Fang ◽  
Guanzhi Feng ◽  
Yang Li ◽  
Yonggen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Bacterial Community ◽  
Corn Stover ◽  
Total Mixed Ration ◽  
Aerobic Stability ◽  
Corn Gluten ◽  
Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Fermentation Quality ◽  
Wet Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Gluten Feed

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different additives on the fermentation quality, bacterial community, and aerobic stability of total mixed ration (TMR) silage containing wet corn gluten feed (WCGF) and corn stover. The TMR was ensiled with four treatments: (1) no additive (control); (2) lactic acid bacteria (LAB); (3) fibrolytic enzyme (EN); (4) LAB + EN. The EN and LAB + EN decreased the neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber contents. Additives led to a higher lactic acid (LA) content (p < 0.0001) compared to control at all ensiling times. Silages inoculated with LAB and LAB + EN had higher dry matter (p = 0.0007), LA (p < 0.0001) and acetic acid (AA) contents (p < 0.0001) compared to control. The LAB and LAB + EN had significantly lowest ammonia nitrogen among the treatments, while no significant difference occurred after days 7 of ensiling. Silages treated with LAB and LAB + EN had a higher LAB count (p < 0.0001) and a lower pH, yeast, and mold counts compared to other silages. The LAB and LAB + EN greatly increased the portions of Firmicutes and Lactobacillus (p < 0.0001, and p < 0.0001, respectively) and reduced undesirable bacteria. Inoculation with LAB + EN and LAB improved aerobic stability of TMR silages indicated by higher and more stable LA and AA contents, smaller rise in pH, and yeast count than other silages. The LAB + EN and LAB reduced microbial diversity and improved the fermentation quality and aerobic stability of TMR silage containing WCGF and corn stover.

scholarly journals Nutritional Value of Wet Corn Gluten Feed for Sheep and Lactating Dairy Cows

1988 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 1204-1210 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.L. Gunderson ◽  
A.A. Aguilar ◽  
D.E. Johnson ◽  
J.D. Olson
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Lactating Dairy Cows ◽  
Corn Gluten ◽  
Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Wet Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Gluten Feed

scholarly journals Combinations of wet corn gluten feed and steam flaked corn in finishing cattle diets

2000 ◽  
pp. 48-50
Author(s):  
J.J. Sindt ◽  
Sean P. Montgomery ◽  
T.B. Farran ◽  
H.J. LaBrune ◽  
R.D. Hunter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finishing Cattle ◽  
Corn Gluten ◽  
Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Wet Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Gluten Feed

Effects of wet corn gluten feed and roughage levels on performance, carcass characteristics, and feeding behavior of feedlot cattle1

2007 ◽  
Vol 85 (11) ◽  
pp. 3079-3089 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. H. Parsons ◽  
J. T. Vasconcelos ◽  
R. S. Swingle ◽  
P. J. Defoor ◽  
G. A. Nunnery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Behavior ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Corn Gluten ◽  
Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Wet Corn Gluten Feed ◽  
Gluten Feed

Fermentation quality, in vitro digestibility and aerobic stability of total mixed ration silages prepared with whole-plant corn (Zea mays L.) and hulless barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) straw

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (10) ◽  
pp. 1860 ◽  
Author(s):  
XianJun Yuan ◽  
AiYou Wen ◽  
Jian Wang ◽  
JunFeng Li ◽  
Seare T. Desta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Stability Test ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Total Mixed Ration ◽  
Aerobic Stability ◽  
Fermentation Quality

This study was carried out to assess the effects of adding Lactobacillus plantarum, molasses or/and ethanol on the fermentation quality, in vitro digestibility and aerobic stability of total mixed ration (TMR) silage, which is well accepted in small-scale dairy farms in Tibet. Total mixed ration were ensiled in laboratory silos (1 L) and treated with (1) no additive (Control), (2) ethanol (E, 25 ml/kg fresh weight (FW)), (3) molasses (M, 30 g/kg FW); (4) Lactobacillus plantarum (L, 106cfu/g FW); (5) ethanol + molasses (EM); and (6) ethanol + Lactobacillus plantarum (EL). After 45 days of ensiling, six silos per treatment were opened for the fermentation quality and in vitro digestibility analyses, whereas 18 silos were used for the aerobic stability test for the following 9 days. All TMR silages were well preserved with dominant lactic acid (LA), low pH and ammonia nitrogen, and negligible propionic and butyric acid. The L and EL silages had the lowest pH and highest LA concentrations. The addition of ethanol did not inhibit silage fermentation as there were no significant differences for the pH, LA, acetic acid, negligible propionic acid or ammonia nitrogen content, lactic acid bacteria and yeast counts between Control and the E silage. During the aerobic stability test, pH increased by 1.39, 1.67, 1.69 and 0.74 for the Control, M, L and EM silages, but only 0.40 and 0.34 for E and EL silages, respectively. Upon exposure to air, the LA concentration in the L silage was evidently (P < 0.05) decreased, whereas LA concentration in the EL silage remained the highest value after the third day of aerobic exposure. Mean populations of aerobic bacteria and yeast in the E and EL silages were lower (P < 0.05) than those of the Control. These findings suggested that L. plantarum is effective in improving fermentation quality of TMR silages. Although the addition of ethanol in our study did not depress the fermentation of the TMR silages, it showed potential to inhibit the aerobic spoilage of TMR silages, either alone or in combination with the L. plantarum. It is concluded that L. plantarum combined with ethanol not only ensures better fermentation but also could improve aerobic stability.

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