Characteristics of corn silage produced on the territory of the Vologda region

Corn silage is a valuable carbohydrate feed. When feeding which increases the productivity of the dairy herd, the growth of muscles in fattening animals is stimulated. Corn is characterized by a sharp change in the level of easily digestible carbohydrates as the growing season progresses. Corn silage is an exceptional bulky feed for cattle due to its high energy content and the best digestibility. In addition, the plant matures sufficiently, is perfectly preserved, gets into animal feeders with small losses and is effectively transformed by them into livestock products. The functions of corn silage are as following: it helps to improve the digestive process of livestock, promotes the assimilation of other feed types, the body weight of animals increases markedly, glucose levels increase due to corn starch easily digested in the body, high blood glucose levels increase milk yield, corn silage contains carotene, vitamin C, carbohydrates, organic fats and amino acids. The disadvantages of corn silage include a low content of carotene in vitamin A, high levels of acetic and lactic acid are observed in corn mown at an early stage of maturation, and a reduced content of protein nutrition in grain protein.