Table 2 Composition of fresh forages after contamination with L. monocytogenes.
From: Survival of Listeria monocytogenes in Wilted and Additive-Treated Grass Silage
DM g/kg | Water activity (25°C) | Crude protein g/kgDM | WSC* g/kg | L. monocytogenes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cfu/g | log cfu/g | ||||
215 | 0.99 | 155 | 31 | 9 × 106 | 6.95 |
453 | 0.98 | 157 | 65 | 3 × 106 | 6.48 |
545 | 0.95 | 156 | 83 | 2 × 106 | 6.30 |