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Chapter 7 **Ensiling Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata L.) Forage Harvested at 08:00 or 14:00, without Wilting or 1 or 2 h Wilting and with or without Use of Bacterial Inoculant 107** Ricardo D. Améndola-Massiotti, Renato González-Ortiz, Luis A. Miranda-Romero, Juan A. Burgueño-Ferreira and Pedro Topete-Pelayo

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tions for their time and knowledge.

The book **Forage Groups** gathers information about forage plants that are used in different regions around the world as animal food. This book contains data from studies with native and cultivated species and presents information about cultivation and use of these forage plants, in a clear and direct way. The target readers are researchers, students, and farmers who will be able to apply the present knowledge on forage cultivation, harvesting, and con‐ servation. Another interesting point of view is the use of legumes in animal feed, beyond bringing a crucial analysis about carbon dioxide – CO2 produced in the pastures. The au‐ thors are from many countries around the world and this allows an analysis and exchange of information. The editors would like to thank the researchers and their staff and institu‐

> **Dr. Ricardo Loiola Edvan** Animal Science Department Piaui Federal University

> **Dr. Edson Mauro Santos** Animal Science Department Paraiba Federal University

Teresina, Brazil

Teresina, Brazil

