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Fernandes LD, Vasconcelos ABI, Lobo Júnior AR, Rosado GL, Bento CBP. Effects of different additives on cattle feed intake and performance - a systematic review and meta-analysis. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2024; 96:e20230172. [PMID: 38896738 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202420230172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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In the last few years, there has been a growing interest in the use of natural feed additives in animal feed. These can be used as replacements for antibiotics, to alter rumen fermentation and increase feed efficiency in ruminants. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of adding different feed additives in the diet of beef and dairy cattle on their performance, dry matter intake (DMI) and feed efficiency, through a systematic review followed by meta-analysis. The systematic review suggested 43 peer-reviewed publications, according to the pre-established criteria. In beef cattle, the ionophore antibiotics reduced the DMI, improved the feed efficiency without interfering in the average daily gain (ADG). Non-ionophore antibiotics and propolis extract increased the ADG. In dairy cattle, the ionophores, yeast-based additives, and enzyme additives increased the feed efficiency, DMI, and daily milk production (MY), respectively. Essential oil supplementation in beef and dairy cattle had no effect on the feed intake and animal performance. The systematic review and meta-analysis allowed us to conclude that different feed additives have different effects on cattle performance, however, our results suggest that there are a few gaps regarding their effects on animal performance.
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- Leila D Fernandes
- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Departamento de Zootecnia, Rodovia MG 367, 5000, Alto do Jacuba, 39100-000 Diamantina, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Avenida Universitária, 1000, 38610-000 Unaí, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Avenida Universitária, 1000, 38610-000 Unaí, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Avenida Universitária, 1000, 38610-000 Unaí, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Avenida Universitária, 1000, 38610-000 Unaí, MG, Brazil
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Hanigan MD, Souza VC, Martineau R, Lapierre H, Feng X, Daley VL. A meta-analysis of the relationship between milk protein production and absorbed amino acids and digested energy in dairy cattle. J Dairy Sci 2024:S0022-0302(24)00564-2. [PMID: 38490550 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-24230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Milk protein production is the largest draw on AA supplies for lactating dairy cattle. Prior NRC predictions of milk protein production have been absorbed protein (MP)-based and utilized a first-limiting nutrient concept to integrate the effects of energy and protein, which yielded poor accuracy and precision (root mean squared error (RMSE) > 21%). Using a meta-data set gathered, various alternative equation forms considering MP, absorbed total essential AA (EAA), absorbed individual EAA, and digested energy (DE) supplies as additive drivers of production were evaluated, and all were found to be superior in statistical performance to the first limitation approach (RMSE = 14-15%). Inclusion of DE intake and a quadratic term for MP or absorbed EAA supplies were found to be necessary to achieve intercept estimates (non-productive protein use) that were similar to the factorial estimates of NASEM. The partial linear slope for MP was found to be 0.409, which is consistent with the observed slope bias of -0.34g/g when a slope of 0.67 was used for MP efficiency in a first-limiting nutrient system. Replacement of MP with the supplies of individual absorbed EAA expressed in g/d and a common quadratic across the EAA resulted in unbiased predictions with improved statistical performance as compared with MP-based models. Based on Akaike's Information Criterion (AIC) and biological consistency, the best equations included absorbed His, Ile, Lys, Met, Thr, the non-essential AA, and individual DE intakes from fatty acids, neutral detergent fiber, residual organic matter, and starch. Several also contained a term for absorbed Leu. These equations generally had RMSE of 14.3% and a concordance correlations (CCC) of 0.76. Based on the common quadratic and individual linear terms, milk protein response plateaus were predicted at approximately 320 g/d of absorbed His, Ile, and Lys; 395 g/d of absorbed Thr; 550 g/d of absorbed Met; and 70 g/d of absorbed Leu. Therefore, responses to each except Leu are almost linear throughout the normal in vivo range. De-aggregation of the quadratic term and parsing to individual absorbed EAA resulted in non-biological estimates for several EAA indicating over-parameterization. Expression of the EAA as g/100 g of total absorbed EAA or as ratios of DE intake and using linear and quadratic terms for each EAA resulted in similar statistical performance, but the solutions had identifiability problems and several non-biological parameter estimates. The use of ratios also introduced nonlinearity in the independent variables which violates linear regression assumptions. Further screening of the global model using absorbed EAA expressed as g/d with a common quadratic using an all-models approach, and exhaustive cross-evaluation indicated the parameter estimates for body weight, all 4 DE terms, His, Ile, Lys, Met, and the common quadratic term were stable, while estimates for Leu and Thr were known with less certainty. Use of independent and additive terms and a quadratic expression in the equation results in variable efficiencies of conversion. The additivity also provides partial substitution among the nutrients. Both of these prevent establishment of fixed nutrient requirements in support of milk protein production.
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- M D Hanigan
- Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
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- Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1M 0C8
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1M 0C8
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- Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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- Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Zhang J, Wang C, Liu Q, Guo G, Huo W, Pei C, Jiang Q. Influence of fibrolytic enzymes mixture on performance, nutrient digestion, rumen fermentation and microbiota in Holstein bulls. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/147188/2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Refat B, Christensen DA, Ismael A, Feng X, Rodríguez-Espinosa ME, Guevara-Oquendo VH, Yang J, AlZahal O, Yu P. Evaluating the effects of fibrolytic enzymes on rumen fermentation, omasal nutrient flow, and production performance in dairy cows during early lactation. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1139/cjas-2020-0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study was performed to evaluate the effects of pre-treating a barley-silage-based diet with an exogenous fibrolytic enzyme derived from Trichoderma reesei (FETR, a mixture of xylanase and cellulase) on lactation performance, omasal nutrient flow and digestibility, rumen fermentation characteristics, and rumen pH profile in Holstein dairy cows during early lactation. The dairy trial was conducted using nine Holstein dairy cows (averaging 46 ± 24 days in milk and 697 ± 69 kg body weight, six cows were fitted with a rumen cannula, and three were non-cannulated). Two groups of cows were randomly assigned to each of the dietary treatments in a crossover design: control (without FETR supplementation) and supplemented [with 0.75 mL of FETR·kg−1 dry matter (DM) of the diet based on our previous study]. The application of FETR tended to decrease the DM intake compared with control. There were no effects of FETR (P > 0. 10) on omasal nutrient flow and digestibility, rumen fermentation characteristics, and rumen pH profile. In conclusion, this study lacks evidence that the fibrolytic enzyme (at a level of 0.75 mL of FETR·kg−1 DM) can affect nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and the performance of early-lactation cows. Further study with larger animal trials are needed.
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- Basim Refat
- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Agricultural and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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Vittorazzi PC, Marques JA, Takiya CS, Chesini RG, Bugoni M, da Silva GG, Nunes AT, Silva TBP, Dias MSS, Grigoletto NTS, Cortinhas CS, Acedo TS, Renno FP. Increasing doses of carbohydrases: Effects on rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and performance of mid-lactation cows. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:12508-12519. [PMID: 34600703 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of exogenous enzymes on nutrient intake and digestibility, rumen fermentation, and productivity of mid-lactating cows. Experiment 1 was designed to test increasing doses [0, 0.5, 1.0, or 1.5 g/kg of dry matter (DM)] of a combination of 2 enzyme products with xylanase and β-glucanase activities (Ronozyme Wx and Ronozyme VP, respectively; DSM Nutritional Products) on rumen fermentation and total apparent digestibility. Enzyme combinations had a ratio of endo-1,3(4)-β-glucanase to endo-1,4-β-xylanase of 8:2 (wt/wt). For experiment 1, 8 rumen cannulated lactating cows were used into a double 4 × 4 Latin square design experiment with 14 d of diet adaptation and 7 d of sampling. Despite no differences in feed intake, carbohydrases linearly increased neutral detergent fiber digestibility. Treatments marginally affected rumen fermentation, where a linear trend for lower rumen pH and a linear trend for greater isobutyrate concentration were observed with increasing enzyme dose. A trend for lower rumen NH3-N concentration was observed for cows receiving carbohydrases in comparison with control group. When comparing all enzyme treatments against control group, cows fed enzymes tended to produce more 3.5% fat-corrected milk (FCM), produced more milk fat, and had greater blood glucose concentration. Experiment 2 evaluated 3 doses (0, 0.5, or 0.75 g/kg of DM) of the same combination of enzyme products on performance of cows (n = 36) in a complete randomized block (n = 12) design. Cows received treatments for 9 wk. No interaction effects between treatments and time were observed for all variables assessed in this study. In agreement with experiment 1, no differences were detected for feed intake, but cows fed the enzyme products tended to produce more 3.5% FCM and milk fat compared with control. In addition, cows fed enzymes exhibited greater efficiency of FCM production (FCM ÷ DM intake) compared with control. No differences were detected for intake and productivity when comparing the 2 doses of carbohydrases. In summary, the enzyme products tested in this study may improve feed efficiency due to greater milk fat concentration.
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- Paulo César Vittorazzi
- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900
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- Department of Animal Production and Animal Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil 13635-900.
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Duarte ER, Maia HAR, Freitas CES, da Silva Alves JM, Valério HM, Cota J. Hydrolysis of lignocellulosic forages by Trichoderma longibrachiatum isolate from bovine rumen. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Pech-Cervantes AA, Ogunade IM, Jiang Y, Estrada-Reyes ZM, Arriola KG, Amaro FX, Staples CR, Vyas D, Adesogan AT. Effects of a xylanase-rich enzyme on intake, milk production, and digestibility of dairy cows fed a diet containing a high proportion of bermudagrass silage. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:7671-7681. [PMID: 33814135 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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We previously reported that milk production in dairy cows was increased by adding a specific xylanase-rich exogenous fibrolytic enzyme (XYL) to a total mixed ration (TMR) containing 10% bermudagrass silage (BMD). Two follow-up experiments were conducted to examine whether adding XYL would increase the performance of dairy cows consuming a TMR containing a higher (20%) proportion of BMD (Experiment 1) and to evaluate the effects of XYL on in vitro fermentation and degradability of the corn silage, BMD, and TMR (Experiment 2). In Experiment 1, 40 lactating Holstein cows in early lactation (16 multiparous and 24 primiparous; 21 ± 3 d in milk; 589 ± 73 kg of body weight) were blocked by milk yield and parity and randomly assigned to the Control and XYL treatments. The TMR contained 20% BMD, 25% corn silage, 8% wet brewer's grain, and 47% concentrate mixture in the dry matter (DM). Cows were fed the XYL-treated or untreated experimental TMR twice per day for 10 wk after a 9-d covariate period. In Experiment 2, ruminal fluid was collected from 3 cannulated lactating Holstein cows fed a diet containing 20% bermudagrass haylage, 25% corn silage and 55% concentrate. In Experiment 1, compared with Control, application of XYL did not affect DM intake (24.0 vs. 23.7 kg/d), milk yield (35.1 vs. 36.2 kg/d), fat-corrected milk yield (36.1 vs. 36.9 kg/d), or yields of milk fat (1.29 vs. 1.31 kg/d) or protein (1.07 vs. 1.08 kg/d). However, intake of neutral detergent fiber (4.67 vs. 4.41 kg/d) tended to increase with XYL; consequently, milk protein concentration was increased by XYL (3.02 vs. 2.95%). Feed efficiency tended to be lower in cows fed XYL (1.57 vs. 1.52 kg of fat-corrected milk/kg of DM intake) compared with Control. In Experiment 2, XYL tended to increase the rate of gas production in the TMR, the molar proportion of propionate for corn silage, and that of valerate for the TMR. In addition, XYL increased in vitro DM, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber degradability of BMD and corn silage. Application of XYL to a diet with a relatively high proportion of BMD tended to increase digestible neutral detergent fiber intake, increased milk protein concentration, and in vitro degradability of DM, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber. However, XYL did not affect milk production and tended to decrease feed efficiency in early lactation cows.
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- Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown 26505
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611.
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Stanford K, Sultana H, He M, Dugan M, McAllister T. Effects of dietary flaxseed and vitamin E on fermentation, nutrient disappearance, fatty acid biohydrogenation, and microbial protein synthesis using a simulated rumen (Rusitec). CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1139/cjas-2019-0148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Two simulated rumens (Rusitecs) were used to assess the effects of flaxseed (FS) and (or) vitamin E (VE) on rumen fermentation, fatty acid (FA) biohydrogenation, and microbial protein synthesis. Ground FS replaced 0% or 15% of barley grain, along with VE at 0 or 1000 IU d−1 in a 2 × 2 factorial experiment. Flaxseed lowered neutral detergent fiber (P = 0.001) and acid detergent fiber (P = 0.01) and increased (P = 0.001) nitrogen (N) disappearance. Flaxseed also increased (P = 0.01) total volatile FA and decreased (P = 0.001) acetate production. When both FS and VE were included, the acetate:propionate ratio decreased (P = 0.04). Biohydrogenation of FA was not influenced by VE, but total FA and C18:0 in effluent were increased (P = 0.001) and C16:0 decreased (P = 0.001) by FS. With VE, total microbial N (MN) was increased (P = 0.001). In the concentrate, production of MN in feed-particle-bound bacteria was increased (P = 0.001) by VE. Vitamin E did not alter FA biohydrogenation but did promote MN production. The stable and relatively high pH in the Rusitec may have prevented the typical shift from C18:1 trans-11 to C18:1 trans-10 with concentrate diets. Future studies simulating subclinical acidosis in the Rusitec may illuminate ruminal mode(s) of action of VE on FA biohydrogenation.
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- K. Stanford
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 5403 1st Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1, Canada
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- Lacombe Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe, AB T4L 1V7, Canada
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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 5403 1st Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1, Canada
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Golder HM, Rossow HA, Lean IJ. Effects of in-feed enzymes on milk production and components, reproduction, and health in dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2019; 102:8011-8026. [PMID: 31279550 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-16601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Our objectives were to characterize responses in the field to a mix of fibrolytic enzymes using large commercial dairy herds and sufficient study power to evaluate milk production and reproductive responses to an enzyme treatment started during the precalving period. We hypothesized that the use of the enzyme treatment would increase milk production when provided to dairy cows precalving and for approximately 200 d of lactation. The study was conducted on 7,507 cows, in 8 replicates and 16 pens, at 3 dairies in the United States. Eight pens were randomly allocated as control pens and received no enzyme, and another 8 pens received enzyme treatment at a dose of 750 mL/t of dry matter feed. Milk production and energy-corrected milk yield were increased with the enzyme treatment by 0.70 and 0.80 kg/d, respectively, across a 5-month period. Milk fat percentage was not significantly increased by enzyme treatment, but milk fat yield was significantly increased by 0.040 kg/d, compared with controls. Milk protein yield increased 0.010 kg/d with enzyme treatment despite a small reduction of 0.020 percentage units in milk protein percentage. We found no evidence of an increase in the ln somatic cell count for the enzyme-treated cows. Body weight overall was not increased for enzyme-treated cows, but we did observe a numerical increase in dry matter intake (0.20 kg/head per day) for enzyme-treated cows. Most production responses to the enzyme treatment were influenced by dairy. Compared with controls, milk yield in enzyme-treated cows was significantly higher by 3.6 kg/d in dairy 2 and numerically higher by 0.60 and 0.20 kg/d in dairies 1 and 3, respectively. Reproduction, health, and risk of removal or death were not significantly influenced by treatment, apart from a reduced time to first breeding. Production responses to the enzyme treatment varied by dairy from substantial to minor increases, but variation among dairies was not evident in differences in dry matter intake or in partitioning of body weight among enzyme-treated and control pens and cows. It appears likely that the increase in production reflected increased digestibility of feed; however, further work is needed to identify factors influencing the variation in production responses to enzymes.
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- Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Davis 93274
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- Scibus, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia.
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Influence of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on milk production efficiency and nutrient utilization in early lactating buffaloes fed diets with two proportions of oat silage to concentrate ratios. Livest Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2018.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kour D, Rana KL, Yadav N, Yadav AN, Singh J, Rastegari AA, Saxena AK. Agriculturally and Industrially Important Fungi: Current Developments and Potential Biotechnological Applications. RECENT ADVANCEMENT IN WHITE BIOTECHNOLOGY THROUGH FUNGI 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-14846-1_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Freiria LBD, Zervoudakis JT, Paula NFD, Cabral LDS, Tedeschi LO, Silva PIJLDRE, Melo ACB, Possamai AJ. Exogenous enzyme on in vitro gas production and ruminal fermentation of diet containing high level of concentrate. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE E PRODUÇÃO ANIMAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/s1519-99402018000300006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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SUMMARY Exogenous enzyme preparations (fibrolytic activity (FIB), 0, 0.6, 1.2, 1.8, and 2.4 mg/ml liquid volume incubated; amylolytic activity (AMZ), 0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20 mg/ml liquid volume incubated; proteolytic activity (PRO), 0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20 mg/ml liquid volume incubated) were incubated in vitro. Their fermentation effects were assessed based on accumulated gas production, kinetic parameters, and fermentation profile using the technique of gas fermentation. Ruminal liquid was obtained from two rumen cannulated Santa Inês sheep, fed a diet with roughage-to-concentrate ratio of 20:80. Accumulated gas production was during 96 h of incubation, measured at 18 different times. After incubation, pH, dry matter degradability (DMD), organic matter in vitro digestibility (OMD), metabolisable energy (ME), partitioning factor (PF96), gas yield (GY24), short chain fatty acids (SCFA), and microbial protein production (MCP) were evaluated. Increasing FIB dose linearly decreased (P<0.05) lag time without affecting others kinetic parameters. However, FIB increased the accumulated gas production, resulting in improved DMD, OMD, ME, GY24 and SCFA. The addition of AMZ decreased linearly (P<0.05) lag time and increased (P<0.05) gas production on initial times of incubation without altering the fermentation profile. The inclusion of PRO did not affect (P>0.05) the evaluated parameters. The addition of these exogenous enzyme preparations with fibrolytic activity altered ruminal fermentation in vitro of diets containing high levels of concentrates.
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Freiria LBD, Zervoudakis JT, Paula NFD, Cabral LDS, Boas YRV, Silva PIJLDRE, Melo ACB, Possamai AJ. Kinetic parameters of ruminal degradation in vitro with combinations of exogenous enzymes in diets of production systems simulated. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE E PRODUÇÃO ANIMAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/s1519-99402018000100007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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SUMMARY This study evaluated the effects of eight combinations of three exogenous enzymes with fibrolytic activity (FIB), amylolytic activity (AMZ), and proteolytic activity (PRO) on the accumulated gas production (PG) and kinetic parameters in simulated fermentations in two diet production systems using the in vitro gas production technique. In experiment 1, ruminal fluid was obtained from two Santa Ines sheep, cannulated in the rumen, kept in a feedlot and fed a diet containing a roughage:concentrate ratio of 20:80. In experiment 2, the ruminal fluid was obtained from two Santa Ines sheep, cannulated in the rumen, and kept on pasture (Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu). The accumulated gas production was measured during a 96-hour incubation, measured at 18 different time points. After incubation, the pH, dry matter degradability, organic matter in vitro digestibility, digestibility of neutral detergent insoluble fiber, metabolizable energy, partitioning factor, gas yield, short chain fatty acids and microbial protein production were determined. In the in vitro fermentation using the feedlot diet, the increased use of fibrolytic enzymes increased PG and improved the profile characteristics and kinetic parameters of the fermentation, regardless of the combination with other enzymes. In the in vitro fermentation using the forage diet, increased fibrolytic enzymes also increased PG, with improvements in the kinetic parameters and the profile of the fermentation, independent of the use of the other enzymes. The addition only of fibrolytic enzymes has major potential to optimize the use of feedlot diets as well of forage in ruminant feed.
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Mohamed MAE, Yangchun C, Bodinga BM, Lixin Z, Zekun Y, Lihui L, Yao J, Soomro RN, Abbasi IHR, Wen L. Effect of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes on Ruminal Fermentation
and Gas Production by RUSITEC, in vitro Abomasum and Ileum
Digestibility. INT J PHARMACOL 2017. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2017.1020.1028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ort SB, Aragona KM, Chapman CE, Shangraw E, Brito AF, Schauff DJ, Erickson PS. The impact of direct-fed microbials and enzymes on the health and performance of dairy cows with emphasis on colostrum quality and serum immunoglobulin concentrations in calves. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2017; 102:e641-e652. [PMID: 29030887 PMCID: PMC7166698 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Thirty‐six cows were blocked by calving date and randomly assigned to one of three treatments. Cows were on treatments 3 weeks prepartum through 8 weeks post‐partum. Treatments were as follows: (i) no direct‐fed microbial (DFM) or cellulase and amylase enzymes (C), (ii) 45.4 g/day of DFM (D) or (iii) 45.4 g/day of DFM and 18.2 g/day of enzyme (DE). Total mixed ration fed and refused were measured daily to determine dry matter intake (DMI). Blood samples were taken three times weekly and analysed for β‐hydroxybutyrate, glucose and non‐esterified fatty acids. Body weight (BW) was measured weekly. Colostrum was weighed and analysed for IgA and IgG concentration. Calves were fed 4 L of colostrum within 2 hr of birth. Calf blood samples were taken at 0 and 24 hr for analysis of IgA and IgG concentrations and apparent efficiency of absorption. Milk yield was measured daily and samples collected weekly. Initial BW was different among treatments with D being lesser than C or DE treatments. Body weight, weight gain, efficiency of gain, DMI and blood parameters were unaffected. Treatment did not affect colostrum yield. Ash percentage of colostrum tended to increase with D and DE, while IgA and total solids yield decreased with D. Colostrum fat yield was decreased in D and DE. Treatments did not impact BW, serum IgA and IgG concentrations or apparent efficiency of absorption of calves. Post‐partum BW, DMI, blood parameters, milk production and composition were unaffected by treatment. However, cows on D gained more BW and tended to have greater efficiency of gain compared to those on DE, but were similar to C. Somatic cell scores were greatest for D. Results indicate that DFM and enzyme supplementation did not improve health and performance of dairy cattle during the pre‐ and post‐partum periods under conditions of this study.
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- S B Ort
- Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA
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- Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA
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Gandra J, Miranda G, Goes R, Takiya C, Del Valle T, Oliveira E, Freitas Junior J, Gandra E, Araki H, Santos A. Fibrolytic enzyme supplementation through ruminal bolus on eating behavior, nutrient digestibility and ruminal fermentation in Jersey heifers fed either corn silage- or sugarcane silage-based diets. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2017.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Vibart R, Mackay A, Wall A, Vogeler I, Beautrais J, Dalley D. A farm-scale framework to assess potential farm- and regional-scale implications of removing palm-kernel expeller as a supplementary feed for dairy cows. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1071/an16463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Farm-scale models were integrated with spatially discrete estimates of pasture production to examine the potential farm and regional implications of removing palm-kernel expeller (PKE) as a supplementary feed from dairy farms in Southland, New Zealand. The following two farm-production systems representing the majority of dairy farms in the region were modelled: a System 3 farm (D3; mid-intensification, with 10–20% of imported feed) and a System 4 farm (D4; mid- to high intensification, with 20–30% of imported feed). Within each system, the impact of the following four PKE options was explored: (1) a control with PKE (Baseline); (2) no PKE, with fewer cows producing the same amount of milk per cow as in Baseline; (3) no PKE, with the same number of cows producing less milk per cow than in Baseline; and (4) PKE replaced with barley grain. Barley grain provides for similar flexibility (timing of purchase and feeding), and can be sourced locally. Faced with the need to remove PKE as a dietary ingredient, farmers would benefit from adopting the second PKE option (no PKE, with fewer cows producing the same amount of milk per cow as in Baseline); farm-operating profits were reduced by only 3% (compared with 30% of System 4 farms adopting the third PKE option, i.e. no PKE, with the same number of cows producing less milk per cow than in Baseline) relative to the Baseline farms. The narrow range of mean annual nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate-N) leaching losses (estimates ranged from 30 to 33 kg N/ha) reflects similar estimates of N intake and N excreted in urine across the modelled options. Substantial amounts of barley grain would need to be transported into the region or produced locally to replace PKE.
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Luo G, Xu W, Yang J, Li Y, Zhang L, Wang Y, Lin C, Zhang Y. Effects of ruminally degradable starch levels on performance, nitrogen balance, and nutrient digestibility in dairy cows fed low corn-based starch diets. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2016; 30:653-659. [PMID: 27660023 PMCID: PMC5411824 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.16.0371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This trial was performed to examine the effects of ruminally degradable starch (RDS) levels in total mixed ration (TMR) with low corn-based starch on the milk production, whole-tract nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance in dairy cows. METHODS Eight multiparous Holstein cows (body weight [BW]: 717±63 kg; days in milk [DIM]: 169±29) were assigned to a crossover design with two dietary treatments: a diet containing 62.3% ruminally degradable starch (% of total starch, low RDS) or 72.1% ruminally degradable starch (% of total starch, high RDS). Changes to the ruminally degradable levels were conducted by using either finely ground corn or steam-flaked corn as the starch component. RESULTS The results showed that dry matter intake, milk yield and composition in dairy cows were not affected by dietary treatments. The concentration of milk urea nitrogen was lower for cows fed high RDS TMR than low RDS TMR. The whole-tract apparent digestibility of neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber and crude protein decreased, and that of starch increased for cows fed high RDS TMR over those fed low RDS TMR, with no dietary effect on the whole-tract apparent digestibility of dry matter and organic matter. The proportion of urinary N excretion in N intake was lower and that of fecal N excretion in N intake was higher for cows fed high RDS TMR than those fed low RDS TMR. The N secretion in milk and the retention of N were not influenced by the dietary treatments. Total purine derivative was similar in cows fed high RDS TMR and low RDS TMR. Consequently, estimated microbial N flow to the duodenum was similar in cows fed high RDS TMR and low RDS TMR. CONCLUSION Results of this study show that ruminally degradable starch levels can influence whole-tract nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance in dairy cows fed low corn-based starch diets, with no influence on performance.
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- Guobin Luo
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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López-Aguirre D, Hernández-Meléndez J, Rojo R, Sánchez-Dávila F, López-Villalobos N, Salem AFZM, Martínez-González JC, Vázquez-Armijo JF, Ruíz S. Effects of exogenous enzymes and application method on nutrient intake, digestibility and growth performance of Pelibuey lambs. SPRINGERPLUS 2016; 5:1399. [PMID: 27610318 PMCID: PMC4994816 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-3075-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 08/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Pelibuey sheep is the main breed in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, and high demand of sheep meat has favored the finishing of lambs in feedlots with diets containing high levels of grains. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of exogenous enzymes (EE) and application method on nutrient intake and digestibility and performance of growing Pelibuey lambs. Treatments were based on comparison of two different methods of adding an enzyme product (sprayed on the total mixed ration or applied orally to the lambs) versus control treatment (no added enzyme). Twenty-one Pelibuey lambs, weighing 15.7 kg (SD = 1.8 kg) initial body weight, were individually housed in shaded pens and assigned randomly to one of the three enzyme treatments. At the end of study (lasting for 45 days), three lambs from each treatment were randomly selected and adapted to a pants and harness designed for fecal collection to measure nutrient digestibilities. Total body gain and average daily gain were affected (P < 0.05) by supplemental EE. The application method of EE had significant (P < 0.05) effect on FCE and FCR, but no effects were observed on nutrient intake. Supplemental EE did improve (P < 0.05) the digestibilities of dry matter, organic matter, neutral and acid detergent fiber, but no differences were observed in crude protein digestibility. The application method of EE had significant (P < 0.05) effect on the digestibility of acid detergent fiber. Supplemental EE can improve body weight gain and nutrient digestibilities without affecting nutrient intake in Pelibuey lambs, but the results of feed conversion efficiency and acid detergent fiber digestibility depend on the application method used of the EE.
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- Daniel López-Aguirre
- Centro Universitario UAEM Temascaltepec, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, 51300 Temascaltepec, México Mexico ; Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, 87000 Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, 87000 Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas Mexico
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- Centro Universitario UAEM Temascaltepec, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, 51300 Temascaltepec, México Mexico
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, 65500 Escobedo, Nuevo León Mexico
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- Centro Universitario UAEM Temascaltepec, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, 51300 Temascaltepec, México Mexico ; Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, 4442 New Zealand
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, 50200 El Cerrillo Piedras Blancas, México Mexico
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- Centro Universitario UAEM Temascaltepec, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, 51300 Temascaltepec, México Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, 87000 Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas Mexico
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Effect of palm kernel expeller as supplementation on production performance of Jersey cows grazing kikuyu-ryegrass pasture. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2014.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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He ZX, He ML, Walker ND, McAllister TA, Yang WZ. Using a fibrolytic enzyme in barley-based diets containing wheat dried distillers grains with solubles: ruminal fermentation, digestibility, and growth performance of feedlot steers. J Anim Sci 2014; 92:3978-87. [PMID: 24987082 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2014-7707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of adding an exogenous fibrolytic enzyme (FE) on ruminal pH and fermentation, digestibility, and growth performance of feedlot beef cattle fed a finishing diet containing wheat dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). In Exp. 1, 4 ruminally cannulated Angus heifers (average BW of 807 ± 93.9 kg) were used in a replicated 4 × 4 Latin square design. Treatments were 1) control (CON; 10% barley silage and 90% barley grain-based concentrate), 2) CON diet substituting 30% wheat DDGS for barley grain (WDG), 3) WDG diet supplemented with low FE (WDGL), and 4) WDG diet supplemented with high FE (WDGH). Heifers fed WDG had less (P = 0.01) total tract DM digestibility than heifers fed CON. Increasing FE linearly (P < 0.05) increased starch digestibility without affecting digestibility of other nutrients. Addition of FE also reduced (P = 0.03) ruminal ammonia-N (NH3-N) concentration but did not affect VFA concentration. Moreover, application of FE to wheat DDGS linearly increased in situ ruminal DM (P < 0.01) and NDF (P = 0.02) disappearance after 48 h of incubation. In Exp. 2, 160 yearling steers (initial BW = 495 ± 37.9 kg) were fed the same diets as in Exp. 1. No differences in DMI, final BW, ADG, dietary NEg, or carcass characteristics were observed among diets. However, the steers fed WDG had less (P < 0.05) G:F and greater number of (P < 0.01) abscessed livers than steers fed CON. Increasing FE application in wheat DDGS diets did not affect DMI, final BW, or ADG but tended (P < 0.09) to linearly improve feed efficiency and decreased (P = 0.03) the incidence of abscessed livers. These results demonstrated adverse effects of including wheat DDGS in finishing diets on feed digestion, feed efficiency, and animal health. Application of FE in wheat DDGS-based diets potentially improved starch digestion, protein metabolism in the rumen, feed efficiency, and animal health.
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- Z X He
- Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1, Canada Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Research Center of Livestock & Poultry Sciences, South-Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan 410125, China
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- Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1, Canada
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- AB Vista Feed Ingredients, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 4AN, UK
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- Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1, Canada
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- Lethbridge Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1, Canada
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Romero JJ, Zarate MA, Queiroz OCM, Han JH, Shin JH, Staples CR, Brown WF, Adesogan AT. Fibrolytic enzyme and ammonia application effects on the nutritive value, intake, and digestion kinetics of bermudagrass hay in beef cattle. J Anim Sci 2013; 91:4345-56. [PMID: 23893992 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2013-6261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The objectives were to compare the effect of exogenous fibrolytic enzyme (Biocellulase A20) or anhydrous ammonia (4% DM) treatment on the nutritive value, voluntary intake, and digestion kinetics of bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon cultivar Coastal) hay harvested after 2 maturities (5- and 13-wk regrowths). Six individually housed, ruminally cannulated Brangus steers (BW 325 ± 10 kg) were used in an experiment with a 6 × 6 Latin square design with a 3 (additives) × 2 (maturities) factorial arrangement of treatments. Each period consisted of 14 d of adaptation and 7, 4, 1, 1, and 4 d for measuring in vivo digestibility, in situ degradability, no measurements, rumen liquid fermentation and passage indices, and rate of solid passage, respectively. Steers were fed hay for ad libitum intake and supplemented with sugarcane molasses and distillers grain (supplement total of 2.88 kg DM/d). Enzyme did not affect the nutritional composition of hay but ammonia treatment decreased hay NDF, hemicellulose, and ADL concentrations and increased the CP concentration particularly for the mature lignified 13-wk hay. The enzyme increased NDF and hemicellulose digestibility of the 5-wk hay but decreased those of the 13-wk hay. Ammoniation decreased intake of hay but increased digestibility of DM, OM, NDF, hemicellulose, ADF, and cellulose and increased the ruminal in situ soluble and potentially digestible fractions and the rate of DM degradation of the 13-wk hay. Also, ammoniation increased the concentrations of ruminal NH3, total VFA, acetate, and butyrate but enzyme treatment did not. Neither enzyme addition nor ammoniation affected rate of liquid and solid passage. In conclusion, ammoniation decreased the concentration of most fiber fractions, decreased the intake of hays, and increased their CP concentration, in vivo digestibility, and in situ degradability at both maturities whereas enzyme application increased fiber digestibility of the 5-wk hay but decreased it in the case of the 13-wk hay.
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- J J Romero
- Department of Animal Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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Effects of xylanase supplementation on ruminal digestibility in fistulated non-lactating dairy cows fed rice straw. Livest Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2012.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Chung YH, Zhou M, Holtshausen L, Alexander T, McAllister T, Guan L, Oba M, Beauchemin K. A fibrolytic enzyme additive for lactating Holstein cow diets: Ruminal fermentation, rumen microbial populations, and enteric methane emissions. J Dairy Sci 2012; 95:1419-27. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2011-4552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2011] [Accepted: 11/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Influence of Pre- and Postpartum Supplementation of Fibrolytic Enzymes and Yeast Culture, or Both, on Performance and Metabolic Status of Dairy Cows. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2011. [DOI: 10.2478/v10220-011-0005-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Influence of Pre- and Postpartum Supplementation of Fibrolytic Enzymes and Yeast Culture, or Both, on Performance and Metabolic Status of Dairy CowsThe aim of the study was to determine the degree to which feeding total mixed rations (TMR) with fibrolytic enzymes and/or live yeast cultures to periparturient dairy cows will affect feed intake and conversion, milk yield and chemical composition, and metabolic and reproductive parameters of the cows. The experiment was conducted from 3 weeks before calving to 10 weeks of lactation on 36 Polish Red-and-White Holstein-Friesian (PHF Red) cows assigned to four analogous groups, 9 animals each. Cows from the control group (C) were fed an unsupplemented diet, those from group E received a diet supplemented (15 g/day) with enzyme preparation (Fibrozyme™) containing a blend of active xylanase and cellulase, cows from group D a diet with yeast preparation (Yea - Sacc1026) supplemented (10 g/day) with Saccharomyces cerevisiae1026 live yeast culture, and cows from group ED were fed a diet supplemented with a mixture (25 g/day) of both feed additives. The preparations were added to the concentrate included in the TMR diet. It was found that groups E and D showed a tendency towards higher dry matter and nutrient intake compared to group C. In groups E, D and ED there was also a tendency towards higher milk yield (by about 4-12% in the first 3 weeks of lactation) and slightly higher crude protein content (by an average of 0.16, 0.09 and 0.04 percentage units, respectively), without a clear effect on the other milk constituents. Significantly (P<0.05) lower milk urea content was also noted in group E compared to group C. Cows from groups E and D compared to group C, were characterized by better (P<0.05) efficiency of feed and nutrient conversion for kg milk production, especially during the first three weeks after calving. The experimental cows also showed a tendency towards improved blood metabolic profile, especially decreased levels of beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHBA) and reduced activity of aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The investigated preparations had no significant effect on the body weight, body condition and reproductive parameters of the cows.
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Awawdeh M, Obeidat B. Effect of supplemental exogenous enzymes on performance of finishing Awassi lambs fed olive cake-containing diets. Livest Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2010.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Alemu AW, Dijkstra J, Bannink A, France J, Kebreab E. Rumen stoichiometric models and their contribution and challenges in predicting enteric methane production. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.04.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Llewellyn D, Marston T, Teutemacher K, Higgins J, Melgarejo T. Evaluation of low molecular weight fractions and crude enzyme preparation from a Trichoderma cellulase complex as a treatment for fibrous feeds. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2010.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Peters A, Lebzien P, Meyer U, Borchert U, Bulang M, Flachowsky G. Effect of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on ruminal fermentation and nutrient digestion in dairy cows. Arch Anim Nutr 2010; 64:221-37. [DOI: 10.1080/17450391003693142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Alvarez EG, Pinos-Rodríguez JM, Aguilar U, Espinoza S, Montaño M, Torrentera N, Rodriguez J. Effects of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on intake, duodenal flow, and digestion in steers fed diets with whole or cracked Pima cottonseed. ACTA AGR SCAND A-AN 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/09064702.2010.482594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Influence of exogenous enzymes on nutrient digestibility, extent of ruminal fermentation as well as milk production and composition in dairy cows. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2009.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Effect of forage type, harvesting time and exogenous enzyme application on degradation characteristics measured using in vitro technique. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2009.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Miller D, Granzin B, Elliott R, Norton B. Effects of an exogenous enzyme, Roxazyme® G2 Liquid, on milk production in pasture fed dairy cows. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2007.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Elwakeel EA, Titgemeyer EC, Johnson BJ, Armendariz CK, Shirley JE. Fibrolytic enzymes to increase the nutritive value of dairy feedstuffs. J Dairy Sci 2007; 90:5226-36. [PMID: 17954763 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2007-0305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2023]
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In vitro studies and a lactation trial were conducted to investigate the effects of fibrolytic enzyme mixtures at different inclusion amounts. Seven enzymes in amounts designed to mimic addition of 1, 5, 15, or 30 g/d to dairy diets were incubated in vitro with either soybean hulls or alfalfa for 24 or 48 h. Enzyme treatments generally increased in vitro dry matter disappearance (IVDMD), but not volatile fatty acid production. For some enzyme mixtures, lesser amounts of enzymes led to greater increases in IVDMD, whereas for others there were no differences among the amounts tested. The enzyme mixture with the most cellulase activity was the most effective enzyme in improving IVDMD. In additional in vitro experiments, the same enzymes were used at an amount of 5 g/d, as well as at other amounts that showed promising responses in the first trial. Preincubation of substrates with enzymes before fermentation also was tested. Alfalfa, soybean hulls, corn silage, and corn gluten feed were used as substrates. Preincubation of the substrate with enzymes for 18 h before in vitro fermentation improved IVDMD. The effect on substrate solubilization of incubating substrates with the enzymes but without rumen fluid was also studied. Addition of enzymes to substrates without subsequent fermentation did not solubilize significant amounts of dry matter, indicating that the positive effect of preincubation cannot be attributed directly to hydrolysis of substrates before the in vitro fermentation with ruminal microbes. The fibrolytic enzyme that appeared most promising in vitro did not affect lactational performance when fed to dairy cows.
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506-1600, USA
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Dehghan-banadaky M, Corbett R, Oba M. Effects of barley grain processing on productivity of cattle. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2006.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Knowlton KF, Taylor MS, Hill SR, Cobb C, Wilson KF. Manure Nutrient Excretion by Lactating Cows Fed Exogenous Phytase and Cellulase. J Dairy Sci 2007; 90:4356-60. [PMID: 17699056 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2006-879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The effect of an exogenous phytase and cellulase-containing enzyme formulation on nutrient digestibility and excretion was evaluated in 24 Holstein cows. Cows were fed corn silage- and alfalfa silage-based diets with or without a cellulase-phytase blend for 31 d in a continuous random design. Treatment groups were balanced for parity, days in milk, and mature-equivalent projected milk yield. Diets contained 37% forage, 18.3% crude protein, 35.4% neutral detergent fiber, 18% acid detergent fiber, and 0.42% P (no supplemental P). Cows were fed once daily in Calan doors and milked 2 times daily. Body weight and milk yield were recorded at each milking. Milk samples were collected on d 28 to 31 at 8 consecutive milkings. On d 28 to 31, fecal grab samples were collected every 8 h, with sampling times advanced by 2 h each day. Feces samples were pooled by cow. Feed and feces samples were analyzed for acid detergent lignin (used as an internal marker) and for N, P, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber. Days in milk were similar between treatments, and body weight and milk yield were unaffected by treatment. Cows fed the enzyme formulation had reduced fecal dry matter, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber excretion and reduced fecal excretion of N and P. Apparent digestibility of dry matter, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and N tended to increase with the enzyme formulation. Addition of an exogenous phytase and cellulase enzyme formulation to diets for lactating cows reduced fecal nutrient excretion.
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- K F Knowlton
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061, USA.
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Cabrita ARJ, Dewhurst RJ, Abreu JMF, Fonseca AJM. Evaluation of the effects of synchronising the availability of N and energy on rumen function and production responses of dairy cows – a review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1051/animres:2005045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Beauchemin K, Krehbiel C, Newbold C. Chapter 7 Enzymes, bacterial direct-fed microbials and yeast: principles for use in ruminant nutrition. BIOLOGY OF GROWING ANIMALS 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1877-1823(09)70094-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Tricarico JM, Dawson KA. Influence of supplemental endoglucanase or xylanase on volatile fatty acid production from ruminant feed by ruminal in vitro cultures. Arch Anim Nutr 2005; 59:325-34. [PMID: 16320781 DOI: 10.1080/17450390500247865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This study employed two commercial enzyme preparations to examine the effects of endoglucanase, xylanase or their combination on in vitro volatile fatty acid (VFA) production by ruminal microbial populations. Batch ruminal cultures were established with one of various feedstuffs or with a fescue hay-based diet and ruminal fluid from a heifer fed a 40% forage:60% concentrate diet. Addition of xylanase at 135 xylanase units (XU) per ml increased total VFA production from the fescue hay-based diet (44.3 vs. 57.2 mM, p < 0.05) without changing the acetate to propionate (A:P) ratio. Addition of endoglucanase at 2, 3, 4, and 5 carboxymethyl cellulase units (CMCU) per ml increased total VFA production from the fescue hay-based diet on average by 36% (p < 0.05). Addition of 3, 4 and 5 CMCU/ml also decreased (p < 0.05) the A:P ratio. The combined addition of xylanase (135 XU/ml) and endoglucanase (5 CMCU/ml) increased total VFA production from the fescue hay-based diet (40.9 vs. 61.5 mM, p < 0.05) and reduced the A:P ratio (3.4 vs. 1.5, p < 0.05). The effects of endoglucanase and xylanase supplementation on in vitro VFA production varied across the various substrates used. However, endoglucanase supplementation consistently reduced the A:P ratio with all substrates tested. The effects of the enzyme combination were generally greater than either enzyme alone. We conclude that endoglucanase and xylanase activities differ in their ability to affect ruminal VFA production, and endoglucanase but not xylanase, may improve fermentation efficiency by reducing the A:P ratio.
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- Juan M Tricarico
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.
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Effects of Supplementing Aqueous Direct-Fed Microbials on In Vitro Fermentation and Fibrolytic Enzyme Activity in the Ruminant Nutrition. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2005. [DOI: 10.5187/jast.2005.47.5.789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ipharraguerre IR, Clark JH. Impacts of the source and amount of crude protein on the intestinal supply of nitrogen fractions and performance of dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2005; 88 Suppl 1:E22-37. [PMID: 15876574 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(05)73134-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The objective of this article was to review and summarize the significance of the amount and source of dietary crude protein supplements on the supply of nitrogen fractions passing to the small intestine and the performance of lactating dairy cows. A meta-analysis was used to evaluate 2 data sets, one for nitrogen flow to the small intestine and one for performance of cows. The response of dairy cows to rumen-undegradable protein supplements is variable. A portion of this variable response from research trials is explained by the source of crude protein in the control diet, the proportion and source of rumen-undegradable protein in the experimental diet, the effect of rumen-undegradable protein on microbial protein outflow from the rumen, the degradability and amino acid content of the rumen-undegradable protein, and the crude protein percentage of the diet. Compared with soybean meal, the mean milk production responses to feeding rumen-undegradable protein supplements ranged from -2.5 to +2.75%. Because of the large variation and small magnitude of response when rumen-undegradable protein supplements are fed compared with soybean meal, efficiency of nitrogen utilization and the cost to benefit ratio for these crude protein supplements may determine the source and amount of crude protein to feed to dairy cows in the future.
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- I R Ipharraguerre
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, 61801, USA
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Effect of feeding cellulase enzyme on productive responses of pregnant and lactating ewes and goats. Small Rumin Res 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s0921-4488(03)00254-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Vicini JL, Bateman HG, Bhat MK, Clark JH, Erdman RA, Phipps RH, Van Amburgh ME, Hartnell GF, Hintz RL, Hard DL. Effect of feeding supplemental fibrolytic enzymes or soluble sugars with malic acid on milk production. J Dairy Sci 2003; 86:576-85. [PMID: 12647964 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(03)73636-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Two trials were conducted to evaluate effects of feeding supplemental fibrolytic enzymes or soluble sugars and malic acid on milk production. In trial 1, 257 cows at four sites were fed a basal diet consisting of no more than 60% of forage DM as corn silage and less than 40% as alfalfa hay. Cows were assigned randomly within site, parity, and two stages of lactation to: 1) control; 2) enzyme A; 3) enzyme B; and 4) soluble sugars and malic acid. There was a 14-d pretreatment and an 84-d treatment period. Enzyme solutions were sprayed on either the forage component or the TMR each day while mixing feed. Trial 2 was similar, except 122 cows at one site in the United Kingdom were fed diets containing forage that was 75% corn silage and 25% grass silage, and all cows began the study between 25 to 31 DIM. Mean milk productions for 233 cows that completed trial 1 were 32.9, 32.5, 32.4, and 32.9 kg/d for control, enzyme A, enzyme B, and soluble sugars and malic acid, respectively. Mean milk productions for 116 cows that completed trial 2 were 28.2, 27.9, 28.8, and 28.4 kg/d, respectively. In vitro analyses of the activities of enzyme solutions indicated that all major cellulose and hemicellulose degrading activities were present; however, the pH optima (approximate pH = 4 to 5) were more acidic, and the temperature optimum (approximately 50 degrees C) was greater than normal pH and temperature in the rumen. If fibrolytic activity in the rumen is a major mechanism of action of supplemental fibrolytic enzymes, it appears that considerable activity of these preparations was lost due to conditions in the rumen. In conclusion, feeding supplemental fibrolytic enzymes or malic acid with soluble sugars had no effect on milk production under the conditions used in this study.
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- J L Vicini
- Animal Agriculture Business, Monsanto Co., St. Louis, MO 63198, USA.
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Sutton JD, Phipps RH, Beever DE, Humphries DJ, Hartnell GF, Vicini JL, Hard DL. Effect of method of application of a fibrolytic enzyme product on digestive processes and milk production in Holstein-Friesian cows. J Dairy Sci 2003; 86:546-56. [PMID: 12647961 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(03)73633-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Four multiparous cows with cannulas in the rumen and proximal duodenum were used in early lactation in a 4 x 4 Latin square experiment to investigate the effect of method of application of a fibrolytic enzyme product on digestive processes and milk production. The cows were given ad libitum a total mixed ration (TMR) composed of 57% (dry matter basis) forage (3:1 corn silage:grass silage) and 43% concentrates. The TMR contained (g/kg dry matter): 274 neutral detergent fiber, 295 starch, 180 crude protein. Treatments were TMR alone or TMR with the enzyme product added (2 kg/1000 kg TMR dry matter) either sprayed on the TMR 1 h before the morning feed (TMR-E), sprayed only on the concentrate the day before feeding (Concs-E), or infused into the rumen for 14 h/d (Rumen-E). There was no significant effect on either feed intake or milk yield but both were highest on TMR-E. Rumen digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, and starch was unaffected by the enzyme. Digestibility of NDF was lowest on TMR-E in the rumen but highest postruminally. Total tract digestibility was highest on TMR-E for dry matter, organic matter, and starch but treatment differences were nonsignificant for neutral detergent fiber. Corn silage stover retention time in the rumen was reduced by all enzyme treatments but postruminal transit time was increased so the decline in total tract retention time with enzymes was not significant. It is suggested that the tendency for enzymes to reduce particle retention time in the rumen may, by reducing the time available for fibrolysis to occur, at least partly explain the variability in the reported responses to enzyme treatment.
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- J D Sutton
- Centre for Dairy Research, Department of Agriculture, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AR, UK.
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The appearance of numerous plots in recent literature from which the residuals are plotted against observed values (Y) to assess a model's potential bias raises this question: should residuals be regressed against Y or against predicted values (Y)? The answer requires knowing the expected relationship under the assumption of an unbiased model. The objectives of this paper are: 1) to derive the expected relationship between residuals, Y, and Y; 2) to determine whether Y or Y should be used for the assessment of bias; and 3) to reassess the extent of mean and linear bias in the prediction of N flows to the duodenum by the NRC (2001). In the simplest case, we can assume a true model of the form Y = Xbeta + epsilon. This model is estimated by Y = Xb + e, and Y = Xb. The correlation between the residual vector e and the vector of observations Y can easily be derived. The numerator of the correlation coefficient is shown to be equal to e'e, the residual sum of squares. The denominator of this correlation is equal to the square root of e'e multiplied by the total sum of squares. Algebraic simplifications show that the correlation between e and Y is equal to the square root of (1-R2). That is, under the assumption of an unbiased model, the residuals are correlated with the observed values and the slope of e regressed on Y is equal to (1-R2). Thus, a graph of e versus Y will show a positive slope between e and Y unless the model is a perfect predictor (i.e., R2 is equal to 1.0). Significant slopes linking e to Y have been erroneously interpreted as evidence of biased models in the NRC (2001). Conversely, the slope of e regressed on Y is expected to be zero under the assumption of an unbiased model. Therefore, residuals should be regressed against Y and not Y. When Y, as opposed to Y, was used to assess biases in the prediction of flows to the duodenum of microbial N, nonammonia-nonmicrobial N and nonammonia N in NRC (2001), mean biases became nonsignificant and linear biases over the range of predicted values are of the same magnitude or smaller than the standard errors of measurements reported in literature. Thus, although N flow predictions from NRC (2001) may not be precise, they appear to have insignificant and inconsequential biases.
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- N R St-Pierre
- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.
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Bowman GR, Beauchemin KA, Shelford JA. The proportion of the diet to which fibrolytic enzymes are added affects nutrient digestion by lactating dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2002; 85:3420-9. [PMID: 12512615 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(02)74430-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Eight lactating Holstein cows, four with ruminal cannulas, were used in a duplicated 4 x 4 Latin square design to investigate a fibrolytic enzyme product characterized by xylanase and cellulase activities (Promote N.E.T. Agribrands International, St. Louis, MO). The diet consisted of concentrate containing rolled barley and supplement, barley silage and alfalfa haylage (55% to 45% DM basis, forage to concentrate ratio) and differed in enzyme application: 1) control, 2) enzyme applied to concentrate (45% of TMR), 3) enzyme applied to supplement (4% of TMR), and 4) enzyme applied to premix (0.2% of TMR). All diets that were supplemented with the enzyme product delivered about 1.0 grams per cow per day. Digestibility of OM, NDF and ADF in the total tract was increased in comparison to the control when enzymes were added to the entire concentrate. Enzyme treatments that were applied to a smaller portion of the diet showed only numerical increases in digestibility over the control. However, there was an increase in microbial N synthesis for cows fed enzymes added to the premix. The effects of enzyme supplementation on milk production and composition were not statistically significant, but cows receiving the enzyme product added to the concentrate had a numerically higher FCM compared to the control cows. These results indicate that enzyme supplementation increases total tract digestibility of organic matter and fiber. The proportion of the diet to which the enzyme is applied must be maximized to ensure a beneficial response.
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- G R Bowman
- Faculty of Agricultural Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4
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Effects of pH and fibrolytic enzymes on digestibility, bacterial protein synthesis, and fermentation in continuous culture. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2002. [DOI: 10.1016/s0377-8401(02)00250-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Knowlton KF, McKinney JM, Cobb C. Effect of a direct-fed fibrolytic enzyme formulation on nutrient intake, partitioning, and excretion in early and late lactation Holstein cows. J Dairy Sci 2002; 85:3328-35. [PMID: 12512606 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(02)74421-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The effect of a fibrolytic enzyme formulation on N and P intake, partitioning, and excretion was evaluated in dairy cows in early and late lactation. Twelve lactating Holstein cows (6 early lactation, 6 late lactation) were fed diets with or without the enzyme formulation in a switchback design with three, 4-wk periods. Diets for the early lactation group contained 45% forage, and late lactation diets contained 61% forage. Cows fed diets containing the enzyme formulation gained more weight than those on the control diet; this weight gain with enzyme addition was greater in early lactation cows than in late lactation cows. The main effect of enzyme treatment did not significantly affect apparent digestibility or excretion of N and P, or retention of these nutrients in body tissue. Interactions observed between the effects of group (stage of lactation) and treatment indicated differences in the nature of the milk yield and manure excretion responses to enzyme treatment between early and late lactation cows. These interactions were due to numerical increases in milk yield, feces excretion, and N excretion in early lactation cows fed diets containing the enzyme formulation compared to control, and slight decreases in these measures in late lactation cows with enzyme addition. Cows fed diets containing a direct-fed fibrolytic enzyme formulation had increased body weight gain, but the effect of addition of the enzyme formulation on milk yield and manure nutrient excretion differed for early and late lactation cows.
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- K F Knowlton
- Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA.
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