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This study investigates the effects of different corn hybrids and maturity levels on the conservation and nutritive value of snaplage, a type of silage made from whole corn ears. Over two crop years, five hybrids were harvested at three maturity stages, revealing that maturity impacts dry matter yield, nutrient composition, and starch degradability. The findings suggest that snaplage should ideally be produced with 600-700 g/kg of dry matter to optimize starch concentration and digestibility.

Author

Everton Do Espirito Santo Borges

Language

EN