Author
HOLMES, BRIAN - UNIV. OF WI-MADISON | |
Muck, Richard |
Submitted to: Electronic Publication
Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 5/16/2008 Publication Date: 5/16/2008 Citation: Holmes, B.J., Muck, R.E. 2008. Packing Bunker and Pile Silos to Minimize Porosity. Focus on Forage. 10(1): 1-2. Available: www.uwex.edu/ces/crops/uwforage/Porosity-FOF.pdf Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: This article discusses the issue of porosity (i.e., the portion of volume filled with gas) in silages. As porosity increases, the silage is subject to greater losses. Porosity can be reduced by adequately packing the crop at ensiling. To keep porosity below 40% a minimum bulk density of 44 lbs./cu. ft. is needed. |