Effect of First
choice
on pH levels
Control
First
choice
Final
3.71
3.62
Rate of reduction per hour
0.14
0.17
Reduction after 12 hours
1.70
2.00
Days to stability (3.8)
3.5
1.7
Lactobacillus count (Day 3)
7.4x10
9
1.4x10
11
Control
First
choice
Final
100%
118%
Silage intake
100%
117%
Fat and Protein
20
23
Concentrate saving
(kg per cow per day)
0
1.7