Abstract:

The objective of this experiment was to study the effects of Eichhomia crassipes residuals ensilage mixed with wheat bran by organoleptic scorings for livestock feedstuff utilization. Six treatment groups were including as follows: Group 1 to 3 adding of zymophyte and 0%, 20%, 30% ratios of wheat bran, and Group 4 to 6 adding of 0%, 20% and 30% ratios of wheat bran only. During the ensiling periods of 6 to 16 days, the pH values of Group 1, 2 and 3 were lower (P<0.05) than those of Group 4, 5 and 6. The pH values of Group 2 and 3 were lower than those of Group 1 from 18 to 22 days of ensiling. The pH values of all treatment groups were decreased to below 5.0 after 18 days of ensiling expect of Group 4. Therefore, the organoleptic properties by scoring were determined at 18 days of ensiling. The results showed that Group 2, 3 and 6 graded level of “Superiority”. These findings proved that Eichhomia crassipes residuals mixed with 20% wheat bran could improved the organoleptic properties of the mixing ensilages with the addition of zymophyte within 18 days.