New Research On Inoculants

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Published: April 14, 2011

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Anew research paper on silage inoculants has been posted on foragebeef.ca, a website with information on producing forage and beef in Western Canada.Comparison of the Fermentation Characteristics, Aerobic Stability and Nutritive Value of Barley and Corn Silages Ensiled With or Without a Mixed Bacterial Inoculantwas published by Drs. W. Addah, J. Baah, P. Groenewegen, E.K. Okine, and T.A. McAllister, of Lethbridge Research Centre, University of Alberta and Alltech Canada.

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