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Article

A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Gaseous Ozone on the Microbiological and Chemical Characteristics of Whole-Plant Corn Silage

by
Douglas Luiz Koakoski
1,
Tiago Bordin
1,*,
Damiano Cavallini
2 and
Giovanni Buonaiuto
2
1
Faculty of CESURG Marau, Av. Julio Borella, 1968, Marau 99150-000, RS, Brazil
2
Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, 40064 Bologna, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Fermentation 2024, 10(8), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10080398
Submission received: 11 July 2024 / Revised: 26 July 2024 / Accepted: 28 July 2024 / Published: 1 August 2024
(This article belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
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Abstract

This study investigated the effect of gaseous ozone (O3) on the chemical and microbiological properties of whole-plant corn silage. Conducted on a commercial dairy farm in Brazil, maize was ensiled in experimental bag silos and treated with varying levels of O3 (0%, 1.25%, 3.12%, 4.15%, and 6.25%). The findings revealed minimal nutrient losses in starch, non-fiber carbohydrates, crude protein, and total digestible nutrients compared to untreated fresh maize. O3-treated silages exhibited increased levels of ash, ether extract, calcium, and phosphorus. Notably, the application of 3.12% to 4.15% O3 improved microbiological characteristics, significantly reducing mold and yeast populations, which are common issues in farm-produced silage. This study demonstrated that gaseous ozone is a promising additive for enhancing the microbiological quality of corn silage, offering an effective alternative to traditional chemical preservatives.
Keywords: bag silos; gaseous additive; feed quality; Zea mays bag silos; gaseous additive; feed quality; Zea mays

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Koakoski, D.L.; Bordin, T.; Cavallini, D.; Buonaiuto, G. A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Gaseous Ozone on the Microbiological and Chemical Characteristics of Whole-Plant Corn Silage. Fermentation 2024, 10, 398. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10080398

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Koakoski DL, Bordin T, Cavallini D, Buonaiuto G. A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Gaseous Ozone on the Microbiological and Chemical Characteristics of Whole-Plant Corn Silage. Fermentation. 2024; 10(8):398. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10080398

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Koakoski, Douglas Luiz, Tiago Bordin, Damiano Cavallini, and Giovanni Buonaiuto. 2024. "A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Gaseous Ozone on the Microbiological and Chemical Characteristics of Whole-Plant Corn Silage" Fermentation 10, no. 8: 398. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10080398

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Koakoski, D. L., Bordin, T., Cavallini, D., & Buonaiuto, G. (2024). A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Gaseous Ozone on the Microbiological and Chemical Characteristics of Whole-Plant Corn Silage. Fermentation, 10(8), 398. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10080398

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