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Silage-specific corn hybrids for dairy cattle diets

Written by Luiz Ferraretto
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Corn silage is a key forage fed to lactating dairy cows in Wisconsin. Upgrading the nutritional value of corn silage could maximize the consumption of dry matter or increase the energy density of the diet.

The following PDF discusses the pros and cons of feeding silage-specific hybrids for dairy cows and the newest research assessing their impact on lactation performance.

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