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Silage Inoculants
Faster and more efficient fermentation means less dry matter loss and improved stability and digestibility of silage crops.
From first cut grass, maize, wholecrop cereal and pea silages, to crimped maize grain, using a silage inoculant maximises the feed value of the forage and helps drive profitability.
At Corteva Agriscience™, we have a range of Pioneer® brand inoculants developed using a range of both traditional technology and fibre technology.
Faster and more efficient fermentation means less dry matter loss and improved stability and digestibility of silage crops.
From first cut grass, maize, wholecrop cereal and pea silages, to crimped maize grain, using a silage inoculant maximises the feed value of the forage and helps drive profitability.
At Corteva Agriscience™, we have a range of Pioneer® brand inoculants developed using a range of both traditional technology and fibre technology.
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Lock in more nutrients to get more from your livestock
The use of Pioneer silage inoculants can lead to lower dry matter losses, higher nutritional value, and improved aerobic stability.
Complementary, proprietary, and highly efficient strains of lactic acid producing bacteria are incorporated into many Pioneer silage inoculants, such as Pioneer Brand 1188, 11G22 and 11C33. These strains rapidly and efficiently convert sugar to lactic acid. The activity of these bacterial strains leads to a faster drop in silage pH with many beneficial consequences including higher dry matter recovery, increased microbial protein and a reduction in ammonia content.
Pioneer’s own strains of Lactobacillus buchneri are included in Pioneer products like Pioneer Brand 11A44, 11A44 RR, 11G22 RR and 11C33 RR. These strains are intended for use on forages that will produce silage at risk from aerobic instability. These powerful strains convert lactic acid to two compounds, namely acetic acid and propandiol. These compounds, when present together, have been proven to suppress mould growth, and minimise silage heating. The inclusion of Pioneer strains of L. buchneri in various Pioneer products ensures higher dry matter silage can be made with minimal aerobic instability.
The latest Pioneer Lactobacillus buchneri strain is faster acting and the incorporation of it can lead to aerobic stability being achieved in as little as 7 days of ensiling. Products including this strain are referred to as Rapid React products.
The latest Pioneer L. buchneri strains are faster acting. Products that contain them include the letters RR in the name - RR stands for Rapid React. Their incorporation into products such as 11G22 RR leads to aerobic stability being achieved in as little as 7 days after ensiling. Special patented strains of L. buchneri included in Pioneer Fibre Technology products generate ferulate esterase enzymes during the fermentation process. The activity of these enzymes has been shown to lead to improved fibre digestion rates and enhanced silage nutritional value.
The impact of Rapid React
Pioneer® brand inoculants with Rapid React® technology are a significant advancement. This technology creates stable feed in just 7 days, meaning you can feed your new-crop forages one week after harvest.
Rapid React technology optimises feed resources by maintaining a cool bunker face, minimising dry matter losses and extending bunklife.
Unique fibre technology
The proprietary strain of Lactobacillus buchneri in 11GFT, 11CFT, 11CH4 and 11GH4 produces esterase enzymes that release fibre polysaccharides from the lignin backbone, thus increasing the 48-hour NDF digestibility (NDFD) by approximately 4%.
