Methods of ensiling green fodder to give a succulent feed, rather than preserving it by drying as in haymaking, have become increasingly popular with the introduction of new techniques during the last 30 years. This article reviews the biochemical principles involved and means by which silage can be improved by chemical or biological additives.
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