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Agriculture · Q378

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 378

Q378

Green fodder to be ensiled should have DM between

A.
50 - 60%
B.
30 - 35%
Answer
C.
20 - 25%
D.
15 - 20%

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Green fodder to be ensiled should have DM between 30 - 35%.
Dry matter (DM) is the total of all the solid components in a plant without water content. Dry Matter % in the sample other than water including protein, fiber, fat, minerals, etc.
Green fodder yield t/ha is 18 to 20. Dry matter content (%) is 30 - 35%. Crude protein content (%) is 20.00.