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The study aims to assess the effects of an organic acid-based additive on the fermentation profile and aerobic stability of sorghum-based total mixed rations.

July 10, 2026New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research

Organic Acid‐Based Chemical Additive Improves the Fermentation Profile and Aerobic Stability of Sorghum‐Based Total Mixed Ration Silage

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LRLuana Milena Pinheiro RodriguesUniversidade Federal da Paraíba AMAlberto Jefferson da Silva MacêdoUniversidade Federal da Paraíba ESEdson Mauro SantosUniversidade Federal da Paraíba

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Randomized trial examines fermentation improvements in sorghum silage with an organic acid additive, suggesting enhanced feed quality.

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The study aims to assess the effects of an organic acid-based additive on the fermentation profile and aerobic stability of sorghum-based total mixed rations.
Completely randomized design with a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement of fermentation periods (40 and 80 days) and three additive levels (control, 1 g/kg, 2 g/kg) with five replicates.
Assessment of lactic acid bacteria counts and aerobic stability after ensiling periods of 40 and 80 days.
Analysis of pH stabilization and antifungal acid concentrations after adding the chemical additive.
Lactic acid bacteria count decreased from 6.65 to 4.32 log10 CFU/g as fermentation period increased from 40 to 80 days.
Aerobic stability improved from 78.57 to 104.62 hours with the use of the additive.
The highest additive dose (2 g/kg FM) resulted in a lower pH of 3.89, complete yeast inhibition (0.00 log10 CFU/g), and enhanced fermentative stability.

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Rodrigues et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508c766eeac72a437a095c https://doi.org/10.1002/jag2.70087

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Organic Acid‐Based Chemical Additive Improves the Fermentation Profile and Aerobic Stability of Sorghum‐Based Total Mixed Ration Silage

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