Effects of sodium diacetate on the fermentation profile, chemical composition and aerobic stability of alfalfa silage

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of sodium diacetate (SDA) on fermentation profile, chemical composition and aerobic stability of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) silage. Methods Fresh alfalfa was ensiled with various concentrations of SDA (0, 3, 5, 7, and 9 g/kg of fresh...

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Main Authors: XianJun Yuan, AiYou Wen, Seare T. Desta, Jian Wang, Tao Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 2017-06-01
Series:Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ajas.info/upload/pdf/ajas-30-6-804.pdf