Silage maize:
Silage maize falls under the category of superior quality roughage. This means that it supplies primarily energy. This energy is made up of starch and raw cellulose. For dairy cattle, silage maize is an excellent supplement to grass. The dry matter content, starch content and the digestibility of the silage maize are important in evaluating a product.
Benefits of silage maize:
- High-quality roughage
- Rich in energy
- Rich in starch
- Rich in lactic acid