INFLUENCE OF FORMIC ACID AND FORMALIN ON QUALITY OF DIRECT-CUT ALFALFA SILAGE

1973 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. R. DAVIDSON ◽  
K. R. STEVENSON
Keyword(s):  
Formic Acid ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Ammoniacal Nitrogen ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Fresh Weight Basis ◽  
Application Rates ◽  
Nitrogen Contents ◽  
Forage Harvester

Early bloom alfalfa (Medicago sativa cult Saranac), at 22.5% dry matter, was harvested with a forage harvester. Formic acid (85% solution) and formalin (37.5% solution) and various mixtures were applied to the herbage, on a fresh weight basis, at rates of 0.33, 0.50, and 0.66%. The material was ensiled in sealed plastic-lined barrels holding 150 kg and fitted with fermentation locks. After 130 days, the quality of the treated and untreated silages was examined by comparing organic acid and ammoniacal-nitrogen contents. With formic treatments, an immediate drop in pH to 4.76, 4.20, and 3.93 was observed with rates of 0.33, 0.50, and 0.66%, respectively. Formalin had no effect on pH. Lactic acid contents were lower with formalin and the 0.66% formic but higher with 0.33 and 0.50% formic than in untreated silage. The volatile fatty acids were reduced equally by both formic acid and formalin. Increased rates of application reduced these acids. The ammoniacal-nitrogen contents decreased with increased application rates. Amounts of 14.11, 2.80, and 5.73% of total nitrogen were found in untreated, 0.66% formic acid-treated, and 0.66% formalin-treated silages, respectively. The various formic–formalin mixtures produced results intermediate to separate applications of formic and formalin for all parameters analyzed.

The effect of additive treatment of grass silage and the food additive avoparcin on the response of calves to supplementation of silage-based diets with fish meal

1988 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. J. Steen
Keyword(s):  
Formic Acid ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Food Additive ◽  
Total N ◽  
Grass Silage ◽  
Fermentation Quality

ABSTRACTTwo experiments have been carried out to examine the effects of the fermentation quality of grass silage and the inclusion of avoparcin in the diet on the response in the performance of calves to supplementation of silage-based diets with fish meal. The eight treatments used in each experiment consisted of untreated and formic acid-treated (2·5 1/t) silages offered ad libitum and supplemented with either barley (B) or a barley/fish meal (BF) concentrate (200 g fish meal per kg), without or with 150 mg avoparcin per head daily in a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design. All animals received 1·25 and 1·0 kg concentrates per head daily in experiments 1 and 2 respectively. In each experiment, the diets were offered to 40 castrated male cattle which were initially 126 and 110 kg live weight in experiments 1 and 2 respectively. On average over the two experiments the untreated and formic acid-treated silages contained 24·8 and 24·5 g nitrogen (N) per kg dry matter (DM); 475 and 571 g protein N per kg total N; 76 and 62 g ammonia-N per kg total N and 45-9 and 27·5 g volatile fatty acids per kg DM respectively. Silage DM intakes for the untreated silages supplemented with B and BF and the acid-treated silages supplemented with B and BF without avoparcin and for the untreated silages supplemented with B and BF and the acid-treated silages supplemented with B and BF with avoparcin were 3·0, 3·2, 3·2, 3·0, 2·9, 3·0, 3·0 and 3·2 (s.e. 0·16) kg/day respectively. Live-weight gains for the corresponding treatments were 0·97, 1·12, 0·98, 1·01, 1·00, 1·07, 1·10 and 1·13 (s.e. 0·032) kg/day respectively. It is concluded that the inclusion of fish meal in diets based on well preserved, grass silage and barley did not affect intake and produced a small response (70 g/day) in the live-weight gain of calves. The inclusion of avoparcin in the diet did not significantly affect the response to fish meal.

ORGANIC ACID TREATMENT OF HAY

1973 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 513-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. CANDLISH ◽  
K. W. CLARK ◽  
J. R. INGALLS
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Acid Treatment ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Fresh Weight Basis ◽  
Orchard Grass ◽  
Grass Hay ◽  
Acetic Acid Treatment

Orchard grass, alsike clover, and an alfalfa–brome mixture were field treated before baling with either formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, ChemStor, or HaySavor at levels between 0.05–0.11% on a fresh weight basis. The temperature of the untreated orchard grass hay was 137 F (58 C) and mold was visible after 3 days; formic acid-treated orchard grass hay was 102 F (39 C) and showed traces of mold; no mold was visible in the ChemStor-treated orchard grass bales and temperature was 91 F (33 C). Acetic acid treatment seemed to encourage mold growth in alsike clover hay over 30% moisture at the time of baling. Dry matter (DM) intake by sheep was significantly higher (P < 0.05) for the untreated hay compared with the propionic acid-treated alfalfa–brome hay. The lowest intake was with the formic acid-treated hay. Acid treatment did not significantly affect (P > 0.05) the DM digestibility of the alfalfa–brome hay, although the untreated hay had a higher DM digestibility than the acid-treated hay in the same treatment square.

scholarly journals The effect of osmocote fertilizers on growth and nutrient status of Carex buchananii Berggr.

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Monika Henschke ◽  
Ewelina Wojciechowska ◽  
Agnieszka Błaszyk ◽  
Katarzyna Araszkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Application Rates

An experiment on the effect of Osmocote fertilizers on growth and nutrient status of <em>Carex buchananii</em> was conducted in the years 2008–2009. <em>Carex buchananii</em> is a dense-tufted sedge growing up to 60 cm in height, with very narrow, stiff, red, copper and olive colored leaves throughout the season. Plants were grown in a greenhouse in pots with peat substrate for 18 weeks. The differentiating factors included the type of fertilizer, i.e. Exact Standard 16:11:11 and Osmocote Exact High Start 11:11:19, and fertilizer application rates of 2 and 4 g dm<sup>−3</sup>, the phase of growth, i.e. 1 to 9 weeks and 9 to 18 weeks of culture. The greatest increment in the tuft circumference of <em>C. buchananii</em> was recorded in the first 9 weeks of culture, while that of the fresh weight of aboveground parts – in the period from 9 to 18 weeks. The application of Osmocote Exact High Start at 4 g dm<sup>−3</sup> in the culture of <em>C. buchananii</em> resulted in the production of the desired quality of the plants with a greater tuft circumference and shorter leaves. It was shown that best quality plants contained in their aboveground parts the following amounts of macronutrients and sodium (g kg<sup>−1</sup>): N – 18.9, P – 3.5, K – 37.2, Ca – 5.8, Mg – 3.0, and Na – 0.3.

Effects of Harvesting Policy and Nitrogen Application Rates on the Production of Tea in Central Africa. I. Yield and Crop Distribution

1983 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. B. Cloughley ◽  
W. J. Grice ◽  
R. T. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Black Tea ◽  
Nitrogen Application ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Application Rates ◽  
Main Production ◽  
Tea Production ◽  
Production Period

SUMMARYThree levels of N were imposed on mature Indian hybrid tea and green leaves were harvested according to different plucking standards at either 7 or 14-day intervals throughout the main production period. Larger rates of N and less selective plucking standards improved the fresh weight of shoots harvested but dry matter yields were less and the proportions of waste fibre in the finished product were increased. Thus, saleable black tea production was less responsive to N and plucking standard and the order of combined treatment effects was altered. Plucking interval did not affect yield but it changed the distribution of the crop in time. A 7-day interval gave the most uniform crop. These data are discussed in relation to the economics of tea production in Central Africa.

Influence of different mixing ratios on in-vessel co-composting of sewage sludge with horse stable straw bedding waste: maturity and process evaluation

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1164-1170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan W. C. Wong ◽  
Ammaiyappan Selvam ◽  
Zhenyong Zhao ◽  
S. M. Yu ◽  
Alex C. W. Law ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Weight Basis ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Decomposition Rates ◽  
Fresh Weight Basis ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Curing Period ◽  
Nitrogen Contents ◽  
Decomposition Efficiency

Composting sewage sludge alone would reduce the decomposition efficiency due to free limited porosity in sludge. To alleviate this, the use of horse stable straw bedding waste (HSB) was evaluated as a co-composting material with sewage sludge in a 10 tonnes day−1 in-vessel composter for a period of 7 days before curing in a static aeration pile. Sludge was mixed with HSB at 1 : 1.5 (HSL) and 1 : 2.9 (LSL) on a fresh weight basis. After a composting period of 56 days, both mixing ratios demonstrated to be feasible with LSL having a better organic decomposition and a shorter time to reach maturity. The overall decomposition rates were 52.0 and 58.9% (dry weight basis) for HSL and LSL, respectively. In both treatments, temperature in the in-vessel composters could reach 65°C, which was sufficient to remove the pathogens. Although both products were free of pathogens, HSL exhibited a higher ammoniacal nitrogen contents but a lower seed germination index than that of LSL indicating a higher phytotoxicity and a longer curing period would be required. It can be concluded that HSB provided a better composting conditions at a mixing ratio of 1 : 2.9

Effect of various levels of nitrogen on growth, yield and quality of fodder maize

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 197-200
Author(s):  
Rajeev Kumar ◽  
Sanjeev Kumar ◽  
Anil Kumar ◽  
B. B. Singh ◽  
Ravendra Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiment ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Forage Yield ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Yield And Quality

A field experiment was conducted in the Department of Agricultural Botany, Janta Mahavidiyalaya Ajeetmal, Auraiya (C. S. J. M. University, Kanpur) during 2014, to evaluate the effect of various levels of nitrogen on growth, yield and quality of fodder maize. 3 treatments were taken up (viz.,T1 75, T2 100 and T3 125 kg nitrogen ha-1 along with control (T0).Plant height, dry matter accumulations (t ha-1), forage yield (t ha-1) increased with increasing levels of nitrogen, while stem diameters (cm), leaf area (cm2), fresh weight (g), crude protein percent decreased with increasing levels of nitrogen.

Formaldehyde as a silage additive. II. The chemical composition and nutritive value of lucerne hay, lucerne silage, and formaldehyde and formic acid-treated lucerne silages

1973 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 939 ◽  
Author(s):  
SC Valentine ◽  
DC Brown
Keyword(s):  
Formic Acid ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Similar Degree ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Wool Production ◽  
Wool Growth ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Ad Libitum Intake

Formaldehyde-treated silage, formic acid-treated silage, formaldehyde-formic acid-treated silage, untreated silage, and lucerne hay were made from a lucerne sward and offered to Merino wethers. The formaldehyde was applied at a rate of 0.9 % of the weight of the dry matter and formic acid at 0.5 % of the fresh weight of the lucerne. Formaldehyde-treated silage and formaldehyde-formic acid-treated silage had significantly lower concentrations of ammonia nitrogen and total and individual organic acids than untreated silage. Formic acid-treated silage had a similar degree of fermentation to untreated silage, but more acetic acid and less lactic acid were produced than in untreated silage. However, when formic acid was applied in combination with formaldehyde, the ensiling fermentation was inhibited more than when formaldehyde was applied alone. There was some apparent protection of protein by the formaldehyde treatment. Treatment with formic acid significantly increased the in vivo digestibility of both nitrogen and dry matter, but did not increase ad libitum intake or wool growth by sheep offered this silage. Compared to untreated silage, treatment with formaldehyde significantly reduced the in vivo digestibility of nitrogen, produced a non-significant increase in intake, and significantly increased wool growth. The treatment of lucerne with both formaldehyde and formic acid significantly increased in vivo digestibility of dry matter, ad libitum intake, and wool growth compared with untreated silage. The treatment of lucerne with a mixture of formaldehyde (0.9% of the dry matter) and formic acid (0.5% of the fresh weight) was a suitable method of controlling the ensiling fermentation in order to increase the ad libitum intake of lucerne silage by sheep and their subsequent wool production. However, the intake and wool production of sheep offered such silage was still significantly less than that of sheep offered lucerne hay.

INFLUENCE OF FORMIC ACID AND FORMALIN ON THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC ACID IN DIRECT-CUT ALFALFA SILAGE

1973 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. R. DAVIDSON ◽  
K. R. STEVENSON ◽  
J. BUCHANAN-SMITH
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Organic Acid ◽  
Acid Production ◽  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Lactic Acid Production ◽  
Test Tube ◽  
Organic Acid Production ◽  
Subsequent Degradation ◽  
Forage Harvester

Early bloom alfalfa (Medicago sativa cult Saranac), at 22.5% dry matter, was harvested with a forage harvester. Formic acid (85% solution) and formalin (37.5% solution) and various combinations of mixtures were applied to the forage on a fresh weight basis at rates of 0.33, 0.50, and 0.66%. A sample of the treated material was ensiled in test tube silos fitted with fermentation locks. At various time intervals, analyses were made to follow the patterns of organic acid production. In untreated silage, the pH dropped to 4.3 with high lactic acid production, but after 39 days, the pH began to rise as lactic acid was degraded by Clostridia. Formic acid at 0.33 and 0.50% delayed but did not prevent either lactic acid production or subsequent degradation. Formic acid (0.66%) and all rates of formalin depressed lactic acid production. The production of butyric, isobutyric, and isovaleric acids was depressed to low levels only at the 0.66% rate of treatments. Formic acid was more effective than formalin in depressing volatile fatty acids. The formic–formalin mixtures gave results intermediate to separate applications of formic acid and formalin for all parameters analyzed.

scholarly journals Produksi Jerami Arbila (Phaseolus Lunatus L) Pascapanen Akibat Penambahan Level Bokashi Feses Sapi dan Chromolaena yang Berbeda

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Bernadete Barek Koten ◽  
Yukendi A Sufmera ◽  
Agustinus Semang ◽  
Redempta Wea ◽  
Melkianus Dedimus Same Randu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Phaseolus Lunatus ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Different Levels

ABSTRAKArbila merupakan legume pakan yang jeraminya merupakan pakan hijauan yang berkualitas bagi ruminansia, dan produksi jeraminya ditentukan oleh kualitas tanah. Level bokashi yang ditambahkan mempengaruhi kualitas tanah, yang tentu berdampak pada produksi jerami arbila. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi produksi jerami arbila pasca panen akibat pemberian level bokashi yang berbeda. Penelitian tersebut telah dilaksanakan selama 5 bulan di Desa Noelbaki. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan, terdiri atas P0 = tanpa bokashi (kontrol), P10 = penambahan bokashi 10 ton/ha, P20 = bokashi 20 ton/ha, P30 = bokashi 30 ton/ha, P40 = bokashi 40 ton/ha. Variabel yang diamati adalah  produksi bahan segar jerami (PBSJ) (ton/ha), produksi bahan kering jerami (PBKJ), produksi bahan organik jerami  (PBOJ) arbila. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis varians dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan. Hasil analisis varians menunjukkan bahwa level pemberian pupuk bokashi berpengaruh sangat nyata (P<0,01) terhadap PBSJ arbila serta berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap PBKJ dan PBOJ arbila. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui rataan PBSJ arbila berkisar 0,46-2,52 ton/ha, PBKJ arbila berkisar 0,07-0,18 ton/ha, dan PBOJ arbila berkisar 0,04-0,16 ton/ha. Hasil uji Duncan menunjukkan bahwa nilai PBSJ, PBKJ dan PBOJ arbila tertinggi terdapat pada perlakuan P40. Disimpulkan bahwa semakin meningkatnya level bokashi Chromolaena dan feses sapi, produksi jerami arbila semakin tinggi. Level bokashi feses sapi dan Chromolaena terbaik adalah 40 ton/ha.Kata kunci: arbila, bokashi, jerami, hijauan ABSTRACTArbila’s straw is a quality feed for ruminants. Production of these straw is determined by soil quality. The level of bokashi added influences the quality of the soil and therefore influences the straw production. This research aimed to evaluate arbila’s straw production post-harvest in different levels of bokashi. This research was carried out for 5 months at Noelbaki. The experimental design used was a randomized block design (RBD) with 5 treatments and 4 replications consisting of P0 = without bokashi (control), P10 = addition of 10 tons of bokashi / ha, P20 = 20 tons of bokashi / ha, P30 = 30 tons of bokashi / ha, P40 = bokashi 40 tons / ha. The observed variables were the straw fresh weight production (SFW) (tons/ha), straw dry matter production (SDM) (tons/ha), straw organik matter production (SOM) (tons/ha). Data were analyzed for variance and continued with Duncan test. Analysis of variance showed that the level of bokashi fertilizer had a very significant effect (P <0.01) on SFW and significantly affected (P <0.05) SDM and SOM. The average SFW in this study ranged from 0.46 to 2.52 tons/ha, HDM ranges from 0.07 to 0.18 tons/ha, and SOM ranges from 0.04 to 0.16 tons/ha. Duncan's test shows that the highest SFW, SDM and SOM are found in P40. It was concluded that arbila’s straw production increases with the level of Chromolaena and cattle manure bokashi added. Highest production was shown in group with 40 ton/ha bokashi.Keywords: bokashi, forage, Phaseolus lunatus L, straw

scholarly journals Phytotoxicity of Corncob Biochar before and after Heat Treatment and Washing

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiatkamjon Intani ◽  
Sajid Latif ◽  
Md. Islam ◽  
Joachim Müller
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Lepidium Sativum ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Phytotoxic Effects ◽  
Application Rates

Biochar from crop residues such as corncobs can be used for soil amendment, but its negative effects have also been reported. This study aims to evaluate the phytotoxic effects of different biochar treatments and application rates on cress (Lepidium sativum). Corncob biochar was produced via slow pyrolysis without using purging gas. Biochar treatments included fresh biochar (FB), dried biochar (DB), washed biochar (WB), and biochar water extract (WE). Biochar application rates of 10, 20, and 30 t/ha were investigated. Significant phytotoxic effects of biochar were observed on germination rates, shoot length, fresh weight, and dry matter content, while severe toxic effects were identified in FB and WE treatments. Germination rate after 48 h (GR48) decreased with the increase of biochar application rates in all treatments. The observed order of performance of the biochar treatments for germination, shoot length, and shoot fresh weight for every biochar application rate was WB>DB>WE>FB, while it was the reverse order for the shoot dry matter content. WB treatment showed the best performance in reducing the phytotoxicity of biochar. The mitigation of the phytotoxicity in fresh corncob biochar by washing and heat treatment was found to be a simple and effective method.

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