The Effects of Different Forage Types on Feed Values and Digestibilities in Some Brassica Fodder Crops

Authors : Ünal KILIÇ, Abdulkadir ERİŞEK, Ali GARİPOĞLU, İlknur AYAN, Hasan ÖNDER

Pages : 94-102

Doi:10.30910/turkjans.747031

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Publication Date : 2021-01-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was conducted to explore the effects of different forage types insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(fresh, hay and silage); on the chemical composition, forage quality and in vitro truly digestibility insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IVTD); of fodder turnip insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Brassica rapa);, fodder mustard insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Brassica nigra); and canola insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Brassica napus L.);. Ankom Daisy incubator was used to determine the IVTD and forages were incubated for 48 hours. According to the findings of this study, canola silage and mustard silage have the highest ether extract insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EE); content, while mustard silage has the highest crude protein insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CP); content insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P<0.001);. It was found that, among the samples, turnip silage has the highest value in terms of neutral detergent fiber insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(NDF); content; mustard fresh, turnip fresh and canola hay have higher values in terms of lignin content while mustard silage has the lowest lignin content. The results of this study have led to the recognition of the use of fresh, hay and silage obtained from Brassica fodder crops as alternative forage sources. However, use of Brassica silages is recommended in ruminant nutrition.
Keywords : Fodder turnip, silage, hay, digestibility