Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Moisture Content of Fodder and Feed Products
Match the products with their moisture content:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Silage | (a) 45–55% |
| 2. Haylage | (b) 12–14% |
| 3. Hay | (c) 60–70% |
| 4. Cereals | (d) 80–90% |
| 5. Succulent fodder | (e) 11% |
- 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-e, 5-d — Correct Answer
- 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-e, 5-d
- 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-e, 5-c
- 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-e, 5-d
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-e, 5-d
Moisture content varies widely across feed types:
- Silage (60–70%): Green fodder preserved by anaerobic fermentation. High moisture is essential for lactic acid fermentation to occur.
- Haylage (45–55%): A cross between hay and silage — partially wilted before ensiling. It has intermediate moisture, combining properties of both hay and silage.
- Hay (12–14%): Sun-dried forage. Moisture is reduced to below 14% for safe long-term storage (feeds with moisture >14% cannot be stored safely — risk of mould and fermentation).
- Cereals (~11%): Grain stored at low moisture to prevent spoilage.
- Succulent fodder (80–90%): Fresh green fodder/pasture is 80–90% water. This high moisture dilutes the nutrient concentration.
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