Effect of amaranth silage on performance of laying geese

Looking for a new way on green fodder for laying geese in winter of northern China, following the introduction and cultivation of amaranth, the effect of amaranth silage on performance of laying geese was conducted. The results showed that it was feasible to make amaranth silage in winter; the nutrient quality and feeding value were improved. Compared with the control group, the laying rate, breeding egg rate and feed conversion efficiency increased markedly; while abnormal egg rate and broken egg rate decreased. There were no difference in fertilized egg rate, hatchability rate and the rate of breed goose between the control and experimental group. The use of amaranth silage may solve the problem of green fodder shortage in winter, and improve the economic profit of haying geese.