However , this loss of energy is offset by the preservation characteristics and improved digestibility of silage .
Silage is thus modestly lower in caloric content than the original forage , in the same way that yoghurt has modestly fewer calories than milk .
This loss of energy is offset by the preservation characteristics and improved digestibility of silage .
Silage is thus modestly lower in caloric content than the original forage , in the same way that yoghurt has modestly fewer calories than milk .