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Genetic potential of silage hybrids: milk and economy

Today, plant breeders can offer a wide range of silage hybrids to milk producers. About their technological and economic advantages, especially the selection and implementation of high genetic potential, tells Benoit Delord, head of the "Animal Feeding" company Limagrain.

— Mr. Benoit, what is the purpose and specificity of corn silage hybrids breeding?

— The reason of specific disposition of our research on silage hybrids is that the focus should be placed on the ultimate consumer — dairy cow. That is why we hybridize specifically for this category of animals. The main task — to achieve a high level of energy output from the silo and make it safe for animal health, without causing acidosis.

Back in 1977, Limagrain company decided to divide breeding and research on corn in two aspects: silage and grain. Our researchers and breeders were focused on creating silage with better content quality, energy digestibility of organic matter and fiber. However, we always remember about milk yields, because it is a very important issue for the farmer.

Read more in the magazine «Milk and Farm» № 6 (37), December 2016.

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