Using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for rapid nutrient evaluation of sorghum silage

K.J. Budiongo; L.H. Harbers; B.W. Seabourn; K.K. Bolsen; B.E. Brent

doi:10.4148/2378-5977.2009

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Using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for rapid nutrient evaluation of sorghum silage

Authors

- K.J. Budiongo
- L.H. Harbers
- B.W. Seabourn
- K.K. Bolsen
- B.E. Brent

Abstract

This research was designed to develop a set of prediction equations to measure nutrient composition of Kansas sorghum silages by near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). Because sorghum silages are highly variable in grain content, we included a large number of cultivars to develop a robust set of equations for dry matter, crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber. The results indicate that NIRS analysis of sorghum silages is feasible.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1996, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 96-334-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 756, Beef, Sorghum silage, Nutrient evaluation, Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy

How to Cite: Budiongo, K. , Harbers, L. , Seabourn, B. , Bolsen, K. & Brent, B. (1996) “Using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for rapid nutrient evaluation of sorghum silage”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2009