The biochemistry of silage

When THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF SILAGE was first published in 1981, it was immediately recognised as an outstanding guide to the subject. Now, a decade later, silage is even more important as a feed for cattle and sheep. It is therefore timely that the book has been completely updated by Dr McDonald and his former colleagues at the Edinburgh School of Agriculture, Dr Henderson and Dr Heron.The emphasis on the microbiology of silage has been strengthened in this second edition, and rightly so. Silage research has developed from understanding the basic biochemical processes and is now focused on the interactions between the different microorganisms and their influence on the pattern of fermentation in the silo.THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF SILAGE, SECOND EDITION is an important contribution to our understanding of the ensiling process and of silage as an animal feed, and thus is an invaluable and comprehensive source of information for students, teachers, research workers and advisers.