Bovine Colostrum Silage: Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics at Different Fermentation Times.

ABSTRACT: Bovine colostrum silage (BCS) is a technique used by milk producers for the conservation of bovine colostrum. However, it is necessary to ensure the safety and quality of BCS, as this food will be supplied to the animals. This study aimed to compare the physicochemical and microbiological compositions of colostrum silage at different fermentation times with milk and bovine colostrum (BC) quality parameters. BC samples were obtained from Jersey animals from one dairy farm. The BC samples (n = 21) were placed in 500-mL plastic bottles, stored vertically and anaerobically fermented for periods of 61-437 days. The following parameters of the physicochemical composition of the BCS were evaluated: acidity, protein, total solids and ash, using the methodologies of Adolfo Lutz Institute (20

SUBMITTER: Kraus RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8473896 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature