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Influence of molasses additive and moisture level at ensiling on fermentative characteristics of Panicum maximum
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: WA van Niekerk A Hassen FM BechazSilages made from directly cut or wilted Panicum maximum treated with or without molasses, were evaluated to determine fermentative characteristics. The grass was harvested at the boot stage of growth and the material of each treatment was ensiled in separate... -
Ensiling as a technique for preservation of the nutritional quality of Vachellia nilotica
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: Fortune L Manganyi --- University of South Africa, Julius Tjelele --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production: Range and Forage Sciences, South Africa Khanyisile R Mbatha --- University of South Africa, Ngoako Letsoalo --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production: Range and Forage Sciences, South Africa Stephen Modiba --- , South Africa Thamsanqa Mpanza --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production: Nutrition, South Africa Francuois Müller --- Agricultural Research Council–Animal Production: Range and Forage Sciences, South AfricaFodder tree species are considered to have high nutritional value and have always played a significant role in feeding livestock during the dry seasons. The study was conducted to explore the possibility of preserving chopped Vachellia nilotica shoots as silage...