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Quiz 5 Flashcards

1
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Explain sources of losses associated with ensiling.

A

Losses depend on management
sugar losses
nutrient losses
caused by oxygen getting into the silage and “activating” the dormant bacteria

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Explain stage 1 of silage fermentation

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Cell respiration, Production of CO2, heat and water
60 degrees F
pH - 6.0-6.5
Aerobic activity

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3
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Explain stage 2 of silage fermentation

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Production of Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Ethanol
95 degrees F
pH - 5.0
Anaerobic Activity

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4
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Explain stage 3 & 4 of silage fermentation

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Lactic Acid Formation
84 degrees F
pH - 4.0
Anaerobic activity

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5
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Explain stage 5 of silage fermentation

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Material Storage

Anaerobic activity

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Explain stage 6 of silage fermentation

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Aerobic Decomposition on Re-exposure to Oxygen 
115 degrees F
pH - 7.0
Mold & yeast activity 
Aerobic Activity
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