Improving The Fermentation And Aerobic Stability of Silages Silage that has been exposed to air spoils rapidly and results in reduced animal performance. Various chemical additives and microbial inocula are commercially available that claim to improve the bunk life of silages by inhibiting yeast and molds that are the primary cause of heating and nutrient breakdown.
Microbial inoculation can also improve silage fermentations.
Recent studies with L . This heterolactic organism produces lactic, acetic and sometimes propionic acid. Research continues to identify novel microorganisms and chemicals that can improve the aerobic stability of silages. J. Dairy Sci. Ranjit, N. K., and L. Kung, Jr. 2000.