TY - JOUR AU - Wambacq, Eva AU - Latré, Joos Pieter AU - Haesaert, Geert PY - 2013/03/27 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - The effect of Lactobacillus buchneri inoculation on the aerobic stability and fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-ryegrass, red clover and maize silage JF - Agricultural and Food Science JA - AFSci VL - 22 IS - 1 SE - Articles DO - 10.23986/afsci.6711 UR - https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/6711 SP - 127-136 AB - <p>Aerobic spoilage of silages occurs frequently and is undesirable because it reduces both its nutritive and hygienic quality. Silage inoculants containing heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria, like <em>Lactobacillus buchneri</em>, have already been proven to improve aerobic stability by augmented production of acetic acid, which inhibits yeasts. In this study, the effect of <em>L. buchneri</em> on fermentation characteristics and aerobic stability of alfalfa-ryegrass silage, red clover silage and maize silage was assessed using microsilos. Two dosages, 1×10<sup>5</sup> and 3×10<sup>5</sup> cfu g<sup>-1</sup> of fresh matter, were compared to untreated control silage. Inoculation with <em>L. buchneri</em> clearly altered the fermentation characteristics of alfalfa-ryegrass and red clover silage, resulting in a significantly higher aerobic stability at both dosages. The effects of <em>L. buchneri</em> inoculation on maize silage were less clear, but nevertheless the aerobic stability of maize silage inoculated with 1×10<sup>5</sup> cfu g<sup>-1</sup> of fresh matter was significantly higher compared to the untreated silage.</p> ER -