Green Fodder (Corn)

green fodder feeding

dear AG,

feeding green fodder is not bad but mix it with legumes of around 20 % of total quantity of feeding. total quantity of greed fodder u can g0 fromm 25 kg to 35kgs per day along with that 5-10 kgs of dry fodder.

thanks and regards,

kasturiraju.

ag_aman2004 said:
Dear all,

Feeding more green fodder (corn ) is not good for dairy cow?

Thanks
Amanullah AG.
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hi,

Thanks for reply,

I heard that, too much feeding of corn green fodder will turn into poisoness to cow. Is this true? I can't remember, from somewhere I read.

Thanks
Amanullah AG.
 

hi,

so far, as per our experience, as on date, not so like that.

If the feeding as per the earlier reply. more than any such genuine information is available,from anyone...please let us also know.

thanks,

kasturiraju.

ag_aman2004 said:
Thanks for reply,

I heard that, too much feeding of corn green fodder will turn into poisoness to cow. Is this true? I can't remember, from somewhere I read.

Thanks
Amanullah AG.
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Beware of Nitrates in Corn Silage

Dear Kasturiraju,
Please find the following :-

Beware of Nitrates in Corn Silage
Dry conditions may cause high nitrate levels in corn silage. High nitrate levels can lead to nitrate poisoning and the formation of toxic silo gas.

•Any condition which kills the leaves while the roots and stems remain active (drought, overcast, weather, hail, grazing or trampling, frost)
•Prolonged drought followed by rain
•High nitrogen fertilization caused by heavy fertilizer or manure applications or following legume plow down
Under these conditions, plants accumulate high levels of nitrates. When eaten by animals, the nitrates are converted rapidly to nitrites which are absorbed into the blood stream. Nitrite in the blood alters the way the blood carries oxygen. This causes rapid breathing, fast and weak heartbeat, muscle tremors, staggering and death if corrective steps are not taken quickly.

In normal growing conditions, much of the nitrate is taken up by the cobs and converted to protein. When there are few (or no) cobs, nitrate content of the stalks will be higher. Use caution when green chopping corn this year as nitrates may be considerably higher than normal. Higher cutting height will help, as nitrates are more concentrated in the bottom 4 to 6 inches of the stalk. Ensiled corn has 25% to 65% lower nitrate levels than fresh cut material
Ref:Beware of Nitrates in Corn Silage

Regards
Amanullah
 

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