High moisture corn is not much higher in protein than corn silage. Silage is maybe 6 percent protein, corn grain 9. The difference is the energy content- much higher in corn grain. Most of a corn kernel is starch, a carbohydrate or energy source. Corn as a protein source is really rather poor- both in quantity and quality, as corn protein is deficient in some amino acids.
High moisture corn was typically used as a way to store corn on a farm (usually dairy or beef) for feed use without cribbing or drying, using silos. It is not nearly as possible now as it was in say the 1970's. Many dairies purchase dry corn from a feed mill or elevator, as they often don't have acreage dedicated to corn grain production any longer, choosing to focus on forage crops. Dry corn, while needing to be dried, is more stable as a feed, as it is less likely to mold, doesn't have fermentation dry matter loss, and the coarseness of the grind can be changed easily. It is also a little less likely to cause rumen upset in dairy cows.
There were typically 3 forms of high moisture corn-
High moisture shelled corn- basically what came out of a combine, ground and put in a silo.
High moisture ear corn- what yuo'd pick with a corn picker, grain and cob, ground and put in a silo. This had a little less energy per lb. than high moisture shelled corn, but greater yield per acre.
Snaplage- Whole ears with husks ground and put in a silo. This was typically harvested with a forage harvester fitted with a small combine or corn picker style head. Had the least amount of energy with the husks included, and typically seperated when blown in the silo, with the husk pieces drifting to the outside, causing mold and spoilage.
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