Abstract:
【Objective】 This project aims to explore the effects of
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and molasses inoculation on silage fermentation characteristics of
Silphium perfoliatum and rumen degradation rate of sheep and guide the scientific and efficient utilization of
Silphium perfoliatum. 【Methods】 Three additive treatments were designed: no additive inoculation treatment (CK treatment), inoculation of
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 1×10
5CFU/g FM (
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, LP treatment ), inoculation of
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 1×10
5CFU/g FM + 2% molasses (
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Molasses, LPM treatment). The vacuum bag method was used to prepare the cross-leaf rosin grass silage, which was stored at room temperature for 60 days. Afterwards, the sensory quality was evaluated and the fermentation characteristics, nutritional quality and rumen degradation rate of sheep were analyzed.
【Results】 (1) The contents of lactic acid, acetic acid, crude protein and dry matter in LPM treatment were significantly higher than those in CK and LP treatments (
P<0.05). The neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, pH value, ammonia nitrogen ratio total nitrogen, yeast, mold and aerobic bacteria in LPM treatment were significantly lower than those in CK and LP treatment (
P<0.05). The propionic acid content of LP and LPM treatments was significantly lower than that of CK treatment (
P<0.05). (2) During the rumen degradation process (12-48 h), the acid, neutral detergent fiber degradation rate and dry matter degradation rate of LPM treatment were significantly higher than those of CK treatment (
P<0.05), and the acid, neutral detergent fiber degradation rate, dry matter degradation rate and organic matter degradation rate increased significantly with time in the rumen (
P<0.05).
【Conclusion】 The combined inoculation of 1×10
5CFU/g
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and 2% molasses can promote the fermentation of
Silphium perfoliatum silage and significantly improve the degradation of dry matter and fiber in the rumen of sheep.