The objective of this study was to evaluate the whey fermented by Enterococcus faecium in consortium with Veilonella parvula on the in vitro growth of ruminal bacteria and as a supplement in the cattle diet. In the in vitro experiment, a randomized design, with the following combinations was used: ruminal bacteria; ruminal bacteria and inactive whey; ruminal bacteria and active whey; and active whey. In the in vivo experiment, five fistulated Zebu Holstein-Zebu crossbred heifers were distributed in a 5 […]

The objectives of this study were to analyze the effects of wilting and bacterial-enzimatic additive (BEA) and buffered propionic acid (BPA) on the microbial profile, physical parameters and aerobic stability of Tifton 85 (Cynodon spp.) silages stored as squared bales (140 x 120 x 70 cm) wrapped with plastic bags. Treatments were based on five forage dry matter (DM) contents (250, 350, 450, 550 and 650 g/kg DM) without BEA. Other three forage dry matter contents (250, 450 and 650 […]

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of wilting and the application of bacterial enzymatic additive (BEA) or buffered propionic acid (BPA) on the fermentation characteristics and chemical composition of Tifton 85 (Cynodon spp.) silage stored in big square bales wrapped with plastic sheet. The experimental treatments were: five forage dry matter contents (250, 350, 450, 550 and 650 g/kg DM) without BEA (WoA), three forage dry matter contents (250, 350 and 650 g/kg DM) with BEA […]