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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
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

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%

Options

1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-e, 5-d ✓
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

Correct Answer: A

Explanation in English

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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