Ensilage: meaning, definitions and examples
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ensilage
[ หษnsaษชlษชdส ]
agriculture, fermentation
Ensilage is the process of preserving green fodder in a silo through fermentation, enabling it to be used as animal feed in the absence of fresh grass. This method is particularly beneficial in preserving nutrients and maintaining feed quality during the colder months when fresh forage is scarce.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Farmers use ensilage to provide forage during winter.
- The quality of ensilage can impact livestock health.
- Different crops can be used for ensilage, including corn and alfalfa.
Translations
Translations of the word "ensilage" in other languages:
๐ต๐น silagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Silage
๐ฎ๐ฉ ensilase
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฝะฐะถ
๐ต๐ฑ kiszonka
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใคใฌใผใธ
๐ซ๐ท ensilage
๐ช๐ธ ensilaje
๐น๐ท silo
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ผ๋ฆฌ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฎุฒูู ุงูุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ silรกลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ silรกลพ
๐จ๐ณ ้่ดฎ้ฅฒๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ siliranje
๐ฎ๐ธ sรญlage
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะปะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ silaj
๐ฒ๐ฝ ensilaje
Etymology
The word 'ensilage' derives from the French term 'ensiler', which means 'to place in a silo.' It combines the prefix 'en-', meaning 'to cause to be in,' and 'silo,' a structure used for storing bulk materials. The practice of ensiling was developed in the 19th century as farmers sought methods to preserve animal feed for winter months by harnessing the natural fermentation process, which allowed for the conservation of nutrients in green fodder. As farming practices evolved and the need for efficient animal husbandry increased, ensilage became a standard procedure in agricultural practices, especially in dairy and beef production.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,042, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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