ANN 111: Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology (2+1)

TUBE SILO

• Grass is filled in plastic cylindrical tubes of varying capacity.
• During ensiling, various additives can be used to regulate the microbial activity and they may be grouped as
  • Fermentation stimulants - Culture of lactic acid producing bacteria, soluble carbohydrate sources.
  • Fermentation inhibitors - Inorganic acids, antibiotics, sodium metabisulphite, formaldehyde and formic acids.
  • Others - Molasses, urea, limestone, poultry manure, salt etc.

Advantages: It can be shifted to various locations with ease and it does not occupy permanent location. Disadvantages: Special machinery is required to fill as well as to evacuate silo.