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J. Anim Sci. 1956. 15:163-176.
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Grass Silage Preservation with Sodium Metabisulfite1

J. W. Bratzler, R. L. Cowan and R. W. Swift2

The Pennsylvania State University

Abstract

Evidence has been presented to show that sodium metabisulfite is a very satisfactory preservative for grass silage for the following reasons:

  1. It can be applied easily and uniformly to the fresh forage.
  2. It reduced drastically the losses due to fermentation.
  3. Forage can be ensiled in the unwilted state.
  4. Bisulfite silages were more palatable and nutritious than corresponding silages made from the same forages but without the addition of a preservative.
  5. Bisulfite silages were virtually free of undesirable and unpleasant odors.

Footnotes

1 Authorized for publication on June 14, 1955, as paper No. 1988 in the Journal Series of the Pennsylvania Agr. Exp. Sta., University Park.

2 The research presented in this report was supported in part by grants from the Monsanto Chemical Company and from the General Chemical Division of the Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation, and from New Holland Division of the Sperry Corporation.






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