Alkalage™ which can be described as an ammonia treated whole crop has a high pH of , with good effective fibre. These ammonia treated whole crops also contain high starch levels, perfectly complementing pasture which is high in sugar. The benefits of adding alkalage™ into the diet of a cow include; reducing the risk of acidosis, improving rumen function, minimising storage losses, lifting protein and delignification of the crop. The benefits of these crops will be discussed in more detail in the body of the report. The importance of grass preservation techniques such as silage should also.
