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What is the buffering capacity of a forage and how does it affect WSC?

April 26, 2017affect buffering forage WSC

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What is the buffering capacity of a forage and how does it affect WSC?

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Plant proteins increase the buffering capacity of silage. The higher the buffering capacity of forage, the longer it takes to ensile and more WSC are required. Legumes generally have a high buffering capacity, requiring a higher percentage of WSC to ensile properly.