Effective Microorganisms for Improving Feed Value of Maize Stovers | Effective Microorganisms (EM)- A Potential Microbial Feed Additive for Up-grading Poor Quality of Maize Stovers

Margaret Syomiti (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 3330090391 / ISBN 13: 9783330090392

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

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Effective Microorganisms for Improving Feed Value of Maize Stovers | Effective Microorganisms (EM)- A Potential Microbial Feed Additive for Up-grading Poor Quality of Maize Stovers | Margaret Syomiti (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 92 S. | Englisch | 2017 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783330090392 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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• Title: Effective Microorganisms for Improving Feed Value of Maize Stovers | Effective Microorganisms (EM)- A Potential Microbial Feed Additive for Up-grading Poor Quality of Maize Stovers
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3330090391
• ISBN 13: 9783330090392
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 7D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 155 grams
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Synopsis

As maize-based crop-livestock systems intensify in smallholder livestock farmers, maize production should contribute more food and feed for human and livestock. However, utilization of crop residues as feed is limited by their low quality and storage problems. Various chemical treatment methods have been shown to improve the feed value of such residues, but the technical feasibility of such treatments under farmers’ condition is debatable. The work reported in this book quantifies constraints associated with utilization of maize stovers and coping strategies in Kenya. The book also provides biotechnological solutions of Effective microorganisms (EM) as a microbial feed additive for improving feed value of maize stovers as alternative to urea treatment. The two groups of microorganisms found in EM, namely, yeasts and Gram-positive bacillus bacterial species not only have the potential of improving the quality of maize stovers through bioconversion, but also have positive impacts on the environment. In general, the book gives highlights of beneficial effects of EM on feed nutrient degradation that can be promoted in formulation of ruminant diets in small scale farming systems.

About the Author

Margaret Syomiti holds an MSc Degree in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science from University of Nairobi, and currently a PhD student at Egerton University specializing in Natural Resources Management. She has authored and co-authored 58 publications, including books. She is the Centre Director of Buchuma Sheep, Goat and Camel Research Centre in Kenya.