Biological processing (2) Anuraga Jayanegara Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology Outline A. Silage B. Microbial treatment C. Enzyme treatment D. Probiotics and prebiotics Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology B. Microbial treatment Using microbes such as fungi and bacteria for treating various kinds of feeds/feedstuffs Most commonly used microbes: - Various species of fungi --> degrading fiber components - Lactic acid bacteria --> silage additives Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology Rahman et al. (2011)