Table 1. Comparison of TMR and TMF

Items TMR TMF References
Process Simple mixing of forage, concentrate, by-products TMR mixing + anaerobic sealing & LAB fermentation Schingoethe(2017)
Storage stability 1–3 days (short) Weeks to months (excellent) Bueno 등(2020), Kung 등(2018)
pH 5.5–6.5 (near neutral) 3.8–4.5 (rapid LAB acidification) Kung 등(2018), Cao 등(2010)
Aerobic stability Rapid spoilage (low) >24 h extended (high) Bueno 등(2020), Kung 등(2018)
Digestibility Standard Improved starch & NDF digestibility Miyaji와 Nonaka(2018)
Rumen VFA & CH4 Standard acetate : Propionate ratio ↑ Propionate, ↓ CH4 5–15% Song 등(2023), Miyaji와 Nonaka(2018)
By-product utilization <50% moisture (limited) up to 60–65% (excellent) Bueno 등(2020), Cao 등(2010)
Production (milk/ADG) Standard Similar or improved feed efficiency Schingoethe(2017), Miyaji와Nonaka(2018)
Limitations Daily mixing required, component separation risk Fermentation variability, precise moisture & microbial control needed Schingoethe(2017), Kung 등(2018)