June 17, 2016
An abundance of new information on an age-old feed led extension specialists from Iowa State University and University of Nebraska–Lincoln to offer a one-day conference for cattle producers, nutrition consultants and extension personnel. All sessions were recorded and the video links are provided below.
For more information, please contact Galen Erickson or Dan Loy.
- Galen Erickson, C220 Animal Science, Lincoln, NE 68583, 402-472-6402, gerickson4@unl.edu
- Dan Loy, 313E Kildee Hall, Ames, IA 50011, 515-294-1058, dloy@iastate.edu
The program was sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, University of Nebraska Extension and the Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University.
NOTE: YouTube video links below open in a new window
Corn silage fermentation process
Dr. Robert Charley
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Summary (3:32)
Full session (42:00)
Silage safety, shrink and methods to control losses
Dr. Keith K. Bolsen
Kansas State University
Summary (4:22)
Full session (49:31)
Impact of silage inoculation
Dr. Renato J. Schmidt
Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Summary (5:17)
Full session (30:18)
Optimizing corn silage harvest for quality and yield
Dr. Jim MacDonald
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Summary (4:57)
Full session (30:42)
Panel discussion
Custom harvesting and feedlot thoughts (28:59)
Evaluation of silages, and what a feed test means for good vs bad silage
Dr. Dan Loy
Iowa State University
Summary (4:51)
Full session (40:22)
Use of corn silage in growing programs and protein considerations
Dr. Andrea Watson
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Summary (4:56)
Full session (31:41)
Feeding programs for silage, silage hybrid, and harvest time impact on performance
Dr. Galen Erickson (and Henry Hilscher)
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Summary (7:33)
Full session (33:46)
Economics of silage use and proper pricing
Dr. Terry Klopfenstein (and Henry Hilscher)
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Summary (4:52)
Full session (44:03)