Study on Chemical Composition of Super Napier Grass Silage Treated with Lactobacillus Buchneri and Lactobacillus Plantarum

Authors: Liangco NC, Reyes JL, Gaffud OM, Pascua EM, Jamsawat V* and Seatung C

DOI: 10.23880/oajmms-16000109

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

The research was aimed to study on chemical composition of super Napier grass silage treated with Lactobacillus buchneri and Lactobacillus plantarum. The result showed that super Napier grass (SNG) silage treated with inoculants had higher levels of crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, crude ash and nutrient detergent fiber compared with the untreated super Napier grass treated. The DM fraction of the SNG treated silages was increased in contrast to the untreated where the moisture content increased. The experiment trial indicated that SNG silage treated with Lactobacillus buchneri and Lactobacillus plantarum (T2 and T3) influenced. Thus, addition of beneficial microbes improves the nutritional quality of silage and increased nutrients levels. However, more research is needed to elucidate the mode of action of SNG treated silages

Keywords: Super Napier Grass Silage; Lactobacillus Buchneri and Lactobacillus Plantarum

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