SLU, HUV FINAL EXAM II Code no:______
Feed Science and forage production, HV0117
2017-08-25 Page 1(14)
Responsible: Torsten Eriksson Total points: _________ Grade:
Time: 13.00-17.00
Allowed aid: Calculators distributed by attendants
not for grazing, cold sensitive
Final written examination 25th August 2017 at 13:00-17:00 in thewill
Pourcentage course
HV0117 “Production and Utilization of Forage”
Maximum points given: 42
Total: 12 questions
Place: Tammsalen, Ecology Building, Ulls väg 16
Score required for passing: Approx. 60 %
Important rules
Write your ID code on all papers + the master list + own documentation. Master list is kept
sealed until the exams are corrected. Everybody register on the master list before start writing
exam.
Write as short and structured as possible
In case calculations are involved – show them. An erroneous end result from a generally
correct thinking can still give some score
Do not write on the back, take a new paper instead
You can write either in English or Swedish, but be consequent
Only equipment on the desk; calculator from the guard, pen, eraser, ordinary dictionary (if not
writing in mother tongue and not the dictionaries given out for the course) and examination
paper + extra blank paper from the guard
Leave bags where told including mobile phone, which have to be turned off
No one can leave before 30 min from start or 30 min from when they arrived (deadline 13:30 if
arrived 13:00).
No one can arrive more than 30 min after start (deadline 13:30)
When finally leaving, this examination has to be submitted
Show personal ID when submitting the examination
When visit toilet sign a list with times out and back. Only one at the time.
GOOD LUCK!
Torsten Eriksson and Nilla Nilsdotter-Linde
073-8098474 070-662 74 05
, SLU, HUV FINAL EXAM II Code no:______
Feed Science and forage production, HV0117
2017-08-25 Page 2(14)
1. (2 p)
Organic farmers rely heavily on forage legumes to manage their soils. However, red clover has the
reputation to being difficult to ensile. Please explain to the farmer what she/he can do to make red
clover ensile easily:
not for grazing, cold sensitil
a) Mention at least 2 traits in red clover which make this forage difficult to ensile?
b) What could you do (except additives!) to counteract this problem and produce well-
fermented silage? Please explain how your proposed solution works (mode of action)!
(Responsible: Tommi Pauly)
a) low water soluble carbohydrate and hight buffering capacity
b) Not pur red clover mix with grass, hygiene, DM, oxygen free...
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