Abstract

Sila-bac, molasses, or both combined were evaluated as additives for ensiled high moisture sorghum grain. Control grain had the greatest increase in temperature during ensiling. Grain treated with Sila-bac had the highest lactobacilli count but control grain had the fastest drop in pH. Sila-bac grain was the most stable in air and remained stable for 30 days. Control grain was stable for 21 days; grain treated with molasses or molasses plus Sila-bac was stable until day 5. Group-fed steers receiving Sila-bac grain gained faster and were more efficient than steers fed control or molasses-treated grain. Individually fed steers gained fastest when receiving molasses treated grain. Those receiving Sila-bac grain were the most efficient.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1982, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station), 413, Beef, Sila-bac, Molasses, Sorghum grain

How to Cite:

Heidker, J., Ilg, H., Behnke, K. C. & Bolsen, K., (1982) “Sila-bac and molasses additives for high moisture sorghum grain”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 36-41. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2542