ensilage
/ˈɛnsəlɪdʒ/
noun
- The process of storing and fermenting green fodder (like grass or corn) in a silo to preserve it as animal feed.
- The farmer used ensilage to keep the cattle fed during the winter months.
- They learned about ensilage in their agriculture class and visited a local silo.
- Modern ensilage techniques help reduce spoilage and maintain nutrient value.
- The fodder that has been preserved by this process.
- The cows eagerly ate the fresh ensilage from the silo.
- The ensilage smelled sour but was perfectly good for the animals.
- We need to check the quality of the ensilage before feeding it to the herd.
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