Avaliação da qualidade de silagens de milho e da composição do leite de diferentes propriedades da cidade de Paim Filho - RS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was evaluate the milk´s quality produced at Paim Filho / RS, and corn silage quality offered for animals. Eleven properties were evaluated, with Jersey and Holstein cows. All farms were cooperative properties of Cooperativa Santa Clara. Bromatological analysis of corn silage is one of the most important determination of quality and nutritive value. The analyzes was carried out at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul. Milk analyzes were made at Santa Clara laboratory following the standards required by the company. Paim Filho's economy revolves around milk production and is one of the main pillars for obtaining income and livelihoods for many families. In the region the supply of corn silage is, which presupposes the consumption of certain amounts of nutrients, being able to supply the needs of the animals, thus, enabling levels of productivity compared to the food provided.