Grass (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Grass conservation definition
Grass conservation definition
Storing grass for future use as winter feed for livestock
Two main methods of grass conservation
Two main methods of grass conservation
Silage (fermentation) and hay (dehydration)
Peak DMD % at heading stage
Peak DMD % at heading stage
75%
Best time of day to cut grass for silage
Best time of day to cut grass for silage
Afternoon (maximises carbohydrates via photosynthesis)
Bacteria in high-quality silage
Bacteria in high-quality silage
Lactobacillus
Acid produced by Lactobacillus in silage
Acid produced by Lactobacillus in silage
Lactic acid
Bacteria in low-quality silage
Bacteria in low-quality silage
Clostridium
Required moisture content for hay
Required moisture content for hay
20%
Haylage moisture content
Haylage moisture content
60%
Maximum height for stacking round bales
Maximum height for stacking round bales
3 bales