Brazil: Research uses corn cob silage and crop residues to feed steers

Published 2021년 5월 13일

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A recent study conducted by the Zootechnics Department of the Federal University of Lavras in Brazil has introduced a new cattle feeding technique using corn cob silage and harvest residue. The research, which began in 2018 and involved a team of professors and students, aimed to address the challenges of corn quality and waste management in cattle feeding. The findings indicate that the new feeding technique can replace whole plant silage and dry ground corn, with no significant differences in animal performance. The quality of the meat produced was also found to be good. The study also confirmed that the use of ear silage improves the animals' digestive system and did not negatively affect the soil.

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It all starts in the field, during the feeding of the steers. Many producers invest in plantations from which this food can be removed, and corn is one of the most used. But, the big challenge is to know its quality. In addition, another problem arises: what to do with the residue that remains in the field after the corn harvest, when harvested for ear silage? Thinking about these factors, an unprecedented study in the country, carried out by researchers from the Zootechnics Department of the Federal University of Lavras (DZO / UFLA), obtained important results, with the proposition of a new cattle feeding technique. The research used corn cob silage, and the proposal is that this is an alternative to a balanced diet, valuing the quality of the meat. The idea is that the residue, which remains in the field after the harvest, also complements the feed. The researchers evaluated the effect of corn residues and silage on animal feed. The result was positive, showing good quality meat ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio