Studies on fermentation of sorghum silage during storage,and its effect on milch animals

Three silages: sorghum alone (T₁); sorghum + 0.5% urea (T₂); and sorghum + wheat straw in the ratio of 4:1 (T₃), were assessed for their biochemical products and stability. The performance of milch cattle maintained on these forage diets was compared with wheat straw as a control (T₄). Animals of all four groups were given sufficient concentrate to satisfy their nutrient requirements. On the basis of fermentation products all three silages were classed as ‘good’ to ‘very good’. The palatability of these silages was relatively better than that of the control (T₄). Milk production appeared to be better with non-urea silages, but not significantly so.