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Gunun N, Kaewpila C, Khota W, Kimprasit T, Cherdthong A, Gunun P. The effect of supplementation with rubber seed kernel pellet on in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics and fatty acid profiles in swamp buffalo. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:177. [PMID: 38711036 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04017-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Rubber seed kernel is a by-product derived from rubber tree plantations. It is rich in C18 unsaturated fatty acids (UFA) and has the potential to be used as a protein source for ruminant diets. This investigation has been conducted to determine the influence of rubber seed kernel pellet (RUSKEP) supplementation on in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics and fatty acid profiles in swamp buffalo. Using a completely randomized design (CRD) and supplementation of RUSKEP at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10% dry matter (DM) of substrate. RESULTS The supplementation with RUSKEP had no effect on gas kinetics, cumulative gas production, or degradability. Ruminal pH decreased linearly (P < 0.01) and ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N) concentration decreased quadratically (P < 0.01) by RUSKEP supplementation. The proportion of acetate (C2) decreased linearly (P < 0.01), but propionate (C3) and butyrate (C4) increased linearly (P < 0.01), resulting in a decrease in the acetate to propionate ratio (C2:C3) (P < 0.01) by RUSKEP supplementation. With an increasing level of dietary RUSKEP, there was a slight increase in UFA in the rumen by increasing the oleic acid (OA; C18:1 cis-9 + trans-9), linoleic acid (LA; C18:2 cis-9,12 + trans-9,12), and α-linolenic acid (ALA; C18:3 cis-9,12,15) concentrations (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Adding up to 10% of RUSKEP could improve in vitro rumen fermentation and C18 unsaturated fatty acids, especially ALA, in swamp buffalo.
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- Nirawan Gunun
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Technology, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, 41000, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Sakon Nakhon, 47160, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Sakon Nakhon, 47160, Thailand
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- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Univerisity, Samut Prakan, 10540, Thailand
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- Tropical Feed Resources Research and Development Center (TROFREC), Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, Sakon Nakhon, 47160, Thailand.
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Xie K, Liu F, Zhang C, Hou F. Nitrogen and energy utilization and methane emissions of sheep grazing on annual pasture vs. native pasture. J Anim Sci 2024; 102:skae032. [PMID: 38366060 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the differences in annual pasture and native pasture on dry matter (DM) intake, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen (N) and energy utilization, and methane (CH4) emission of grazing sheep, and to provide the basis for rational livestock grazing in salinized regions. The study used 10 male Hu sheep ♀ × thin-tailed Han sheep ♂ rams (20 ± 5 kg) aged 5 mo. Sheep grazing was conducted in annual pasture and native pasture using a 2 × 2 Latin square design. After a 15-d adaptation period for grazing, the digestion and metabolism experiment of sheep were conducted, while CH4 emissions were measured using sulfur hexafluoride tracer gas. DM intake did not differ between annual pasture and native pasture (P = 0.386). Meanwhile, the digestibility of DM (P < 0.001), neutral detergent fiber (P < 0.001), acid detergent fiber (P < 0.01), crude protein (P < 0.001), and ether extract (P < 0.001) of sheep grazing on native pasture was significantly higher than that of annual pasture. Sheep grazing on native pasture had increased N intake (P < 0.001) and N retained (P < 0.001) compared with those grazing on annual pasture. Digestion energy (P < 0.05) and metabolic energy (P < 0.01) of sheep grazing on annual pasture were significantly improved compared with those on native pasture, while fecal energy (P < 0.001), urine energy (P < 0.001) and CH4 energy (CH4-E) output (P < 0.001) and CH4 emission (P < 0.001) of sheep grazing on annual pasture were significantly decreased. The CH4-E/gross energy (GE) values of sheep grazing on annual pasture and native pasture were 0.09 and 0.10, respectively. In conclusion, grazing sheep have higher N utilization on native pasture, whereas grazing sheep have higher energy utilization and low CH4 emissions in annual pasture. In conclusion, annual pasture has a lower CH4-E/GE compared to native pasture, which helps in reducing environmental pollution.
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- Kaili Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Engineering Technology Research Center for Ecological Restoration and Utilization of Degraded Grassland in Northwest China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Engineering Technology Research Center for Ecological Restoration and Utilization of Degraded Grassland in Northwest China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Engineering Technology Research Center for Ecological Restoration and Utilization of Degraded Grassland in Northwest China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Engineering Technology Research Center for Ecological Restoration and Utilization of Degraded Grassland in Northwest China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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The Effect of Forage Source and Concentrated Liquid Feedstuff Supplementation on Improving the Synchronization of Ruminant Dietary Energy and Nitrogen Release In Vitro. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8090443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of supplementation with a mixture of molasses and condensed molasses fermentation solubles (M-CMS) in different synchronization diets formulated with different forage sources in an attempt to improve the fermentation efficiency of diets by M-CMS. In the first experiment, three levels of M-CMS (N: 0%; L: 1.75%; and H: 3.50%) were supplied to diets with or without corn silage to evaluate the supplementation effect on the diet with a synchrony index (SI) of 0.80. In the second experiment, diets containing different corn silage levels (60 or 30% of the forage source) were used to evaluate the effects of M-CMS supplementation on higher SI (at 0.88). The in vitro digestibility, fermentation products, microbial crude protein (MCP), and gas kinetic parameters were determined after 48 h of fermentation. The results demonstrated that M-CMS supplementation improved MCP synthesis in both diets with low and high SI, but did not enhance digestibility. M-CMS supplementation was beneficial to the fermentation stability and extent. It also affected the gas kinetic parameters of the fast- and slow-degradation fractions during fermentation. M-CMS supplementation improved MCP synthesis in diets containing less corn silage. The forage source and degradation rate of individual ingredients should be considered simultaneously to enhance the rumen fermentation efficiency. M-CMS provided a practical choice to further improve MCP synthesis and fermentation stability, even in a diet with high SI.
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The Replacement of Ground Corn with Sugar Beet in the Diet of Pasture-Fed Lactating Dairy Cows and Its Effect on Productive Performance and Rumen Metabolism. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12151927. [PMID: 35953917 PMCID: PMC9367446 DOI: 10.3390/ani12151927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Sugars have a potential to provide great amounts of fermentable energy in the rumen. Feeding fresh sugar beet (SB) to dairy cattle to replace a portion of the grain in the ration has not received sufficient attention. This study determined dry matter intake (DMI), feeding behavior, rumen fermentation and milk production responses when replacing corn grain with increasing levels of SB in pasture-fed lactating dairy cow diets. (2) Methods: A total of 12 early-lactation cows were used in a replicated (n = 4) 3 × 3 Latin square design. The control diet consisted of 21 kg dry matter (DM) composed of 6.3 kg DM green chopped perennial ryegrass, 7 kg DM grass silage, 2 kg DM of concentrate, 1 kg DM soybean meal and 4.5 kg DM of ground corn. The other treatments replaced 50% or 100% of the ground corn with SB roots. (3) Results: The replacement of ground corn with sugar beet reduced DMI and milk yield (p < 0.05), but it increased milk fat concentration (p = 0.045), reduced feeding costs and increased margin over feed costs (p < 0.01). Urinary nitrogen was linearly reduced with SB supplementation (p = 0.026). (4) Conclusions: Using SB roots as energetic supplement can be a suitable alternative to ground corn in pasture-fed lactating dairy cows.
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Utilization of Waste Date Palm Leaves Biomass Ensiled with Malic or Lactic Acids in Diets of Farafra Ewes under Tropical Conditions. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12111432. [PMID: 35681896 PMCID: PMC9179483 DOI: 10.3390/ani12111432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The aim of the current study was to evaluate the ensiling of date palm leaves (DPL) with organic acids (lactic or malic acid) for 45 day as a feed for lactating ewes under desert conditions. Two weeks before expected parturition, 50 multiparous lactating Farafra ewes (mean ± SD: 2 ± 0.3 parity, 34 ± 1.9 kg bodyweight, 25 ± 2.4 months of age, and 555 ± 13.0 g/day of previous milk production) were equally divided into five treatments in a completely randomized design for 90 day. The ewes in the control treatment were offered a diet composed of a concentrate feed mixture and DPL at 60:40 on a dry matter (DM) basis ensiled without additive. In the other treatments, DPL (ensiled without organic acids) in the control treatment was replaced with DPL ensiled with lactic or malic acid (at 5 g/kg DM) at 50 or 100% levels. Organic acids linearly and quadratically increased (p < 0.01) DPL and total intakes and digestibilities of DM, organic matter, crude protein, and nonstructural carbohydrates without affecting fiber digestibility. Malic and lactic acid treatment also increased the concentrations of ruminal total volatile fatty acids, acetate, propionate, and ammonia-N. Additionally, malic and lactic acid-treated DPL increased serum glucose concentration and total antioxidant capacity. Without affecting daily actual milk production, treatments increased (p < 0.001) the daily production of energy-corrected milk (ECM), fat-corrected milk (FCM), milk energy output, milk contents of fats, and feed efficiency. Organic acid-treated DPL increased (p < 0.05) the proportions of total polyunsaturated fatty acids and total conjugated linoleic acids and the unsaturated to saturated fatty acid ratio in milk. It is concluded that feeding DPL ensiled with malic or lactic acid at 20 or 40% of total diet DM increased daily ECM and FCM production, nutrient utilization efficiency, and milk quality. No differences were observed between lactic and malic acid treatment of DPL during ensiling; therefore, both of them are recommended to treat DPL for silage preparation.
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Adebayo Arowolo M, Zhang XM, Wang M, Wang R, Wen JN, Hao LZ, He JH, Shen WJ, Ma ZY, Tan ZL. Proper motility enhances rumen fermentation and microbial protein synthesis with decreased saturation of dissolved gases in rumen simulation technique. J Dairy Sci 2021; 105:231-241. [PMID: 34696908 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The physiological function of the reticulorumen plays an essential role in ruminant nutrition, and detailed knowledge of rumen motility can further advance understanding of ruminant nutrition and physiology. Rumen motility was simulated by setting different stirrer rotation speeds in a rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC) system. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of rotation speeds on rumen fermentation, saturation factor of dissolved gases, hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) emissions, microbial protein synthesis, and selected microbial population using RUSITEC. The experiment was performed according to a balanced 3 × 3 Latin square design, and each period included 7 d for adaptation and 3 d for sampling. Three motility treatments included 5, 15, and 25 rpm rotation speeds. Daily total gas and H2 and CH4 emissions had quadratic responses to the increasing rotation speed and were highest at 15 rpm. Quadratic and linear responses (highest at 5 rpm) to increasing rotation speed were observed for saturation factors of H2 and CH4, liquid-dissolved H2 and CH4 concentrations, and headspace concentration of H2 in the gas phase, whereas increasing rotation speed linearly decreased saturation factors of CO2 and liquid-dissolved CO2 concentration. Quadratic and linear responses to increasing rotation speed were observed for molar percentages of acetate, ammonia, and microbial protein concentration, whereas increasing rotation speed quadratically increased pH and decreased total volatile fatty acid concentration and acetate-to-propionate ratio. The 15-rpm rotation speed had the highest values of total volatile fatty acids, acetate molar percentage, and microbial protein concentration. Quadratic and linear responses to increasing rotation speed were observed for copy numbers of solid-associated fungi and fluid-associated bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, while increasing rotation speed linearly increased copy numbers of solid-associated protozoa. Rotation at 15 rpm increased populations of fungi and protozoa in the solid rumen contents and the population of bacteria and fungi in the liquid rumen contents. In summary, this study provides insights on the biofunction of proper rumen motility (i.e., at a rotation speed of 15 rpm), such as improving feed fermentation, increasing gas emissions with decreased dissolved gas concentrations and saturation factors, and promoting microbial colonization and microbial protein synthesis, although further increase in rotation speed (i.e., to 25 rpm) decreases feed fermentation and microbial protein synthesis.
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- Muhammed Adebayo Arowolo
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan Province, P.R. China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan Province, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Qinghai University, Key Laboratory of Plateau Grazing Animal Nutrition and Feed Science of Qinghai Province, Xining 810016, Qinghai Province, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan Province, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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Li D, Shu G, Wang H, Xu Y, Adni J, Zhang Y, MacAdam JW, Villalba JJ, Dai X, Chen L. In vitro fermentation performance of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) mixed with different proportions of paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) leaves (PML) or condensed tannins extracted from PML. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2021.1990144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Daojie Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Plants, Soils & Climate, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Department of Wildland Resources, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Department of Plants, Soils & Climate, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Santos ACPD, Santos EM, Carvalho GGPD, Pinto LFB, Pina DS, Perazzo AF, Oliveira JSD, Mourão GB, Nascimento TVC, Cruz GFDL. Productive and metabolic parameters, carcass and meat characteristics of lambs fed sorghum silage treated with urea and Lactobacillus buchneri. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hanigan MD, Souza VC, Martineau R, Daley VL, Kononoff P. Predicting ruminally undegraded and microbial protein flows from the rumen. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:8685-8707. [PMID: 33985783 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The objectives of the present work were (1) to identify the cause of the linear bias in predictions of rumen-undegradable protein (RUP) content of feeds, and devise methods to remove the bias from prediction equations, and (2) to further explore the impact of rumen-degradable protein (RDP) on microbial N (MiN) outflow from the rumen. The kinetic model used by NRC (2001), which is based on protein fractionation and rates of degradation (Kd) and passage (Kp), displays considerable slope bias (-0.30 kg/kg), indicating parameter or structural problems. Regressing Kp by feed class and a static adjustment factor for the in situ-derived Kd on observed RUP flows completely resolved the slope bias problem, and the model performed significantly better than models using unadjusted Kd and marker-based Kp. The Kd adjustment was 3.82%/h, which represents approximately a 50% increase in rates of degradation over the in situ values, indicating that in situ analyses severely underestimate true rates of protein degradation. The Kp for concentrate-derived protein was 5.83%/h, which was slightly less than the marker-predicted rate of 6.69%/h. However, the derived forage protein rate was 0.49%/h, which was considerably less than the marker-based rate of 5.07%/h. Compartmental analysis of data from a single study corroborated the regression analysis, indicating that a 25% reduction in the overall passage rate and an 87% increase in the rate of degradation were required to align ruminal N pool sizes and the extent of protein degradation with the observed data. Therefore, one must conclude that both the in situ-derived degradation rates and the marker-based particle passage rates are biased relative to protein passage and cannot be used directly to predict RUP outflow from the rumen. The effects of RDP supply on microbial nitrogen (MiN) flow were apparent when intakes of individual nutrients were offered but not when DM intake and individual nutrient concentrations were offered, due to collinearity problems. Microbial N flow from the rumen was found to be linearly related to ruminally degraded starch, ruminally degraded neutral detergent fiber (NDF), RDP, and forage NDF intakes; and quadratically related to residual OM intake. More complicated models containing 2- and 3-way interactions among nutrients were also supported by the data. Independent MiN responses to RDP, ruminally degraded starch, and ruminally degraded NDF aligned with the expected responses to each of those nutrients. Nonlinear representations of MiN were found to be inferior to the linear models. Despite using unbiased predictions of RUP and MiN as drivers of AA flows, predictions of Arg, His, Ile, and Lys flow exhibited linear slope bias relative to the observed data, indicating that representations of the AA composition of the proteins may be biased or the observed data are biased. This is an improvement over the NRC (2001) predictions, where bias adjustments were required for all of the essential AA. Despite the bias for 4 AA flows, the revised prediction system was a substantial improvement over the prior work.
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- M D Hanigan
- Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg 24060.
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- Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg 24060
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- Agricultural and Agri-Food Canada, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1M 0C8
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- National Animal Nutrition Program, Virginia Tech, and Land O'Lakes/Purina Animal Nutrition Center, Gray Summit, MO 63039
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln 68585
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Ansia I, Stein HH, Brøkner C, Hayes CA, Drackley JK. Nutrient digestibility and endogenous protein losses in the foregut and small intestine of weaned dairy calves fed calf starters with conventional or enzyme-treated soybean meal. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:2979-2995. [PMID: 33455792 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The aims of this experiment were (1) to compare the effects of a soybean meal with an enzymatic treatment (ESBM) to reduce the concentration of antinutritional factors versus a standard soybean meal (SBM) on foregut and small intestine digestion in weaned dairy calves and (2) to estimate the endogenous losses of crude protein (CP) in the small intestine. Our hypothesis was that a diet containing ESBM instead of SBM would improve ruminal and small intestine digestion and absorption of nutrients. A T-cannula was placed in the duodenum, and a second T-cannula was installed in the distal ileum of 12 Holstein calves at approximately 3 wk of age. Calves were weaned on d 42, and on d 50 they were assigned randomly to a quadruplicated 3 × 3 Latin square with 10-d periods. Digesta samples were collected on d 7 and 8 from the ileum and d 9 and 10 from the duodenum. The diets were fed for ad libitum intake and consisted of a calf starter (CS) of 20% CP with SBM as the main source of protein (CTRL), and an isonitrogenous CS with an ESBM instead of SBM (ENZT). A third diet with a low content of CP (10%) and no soy protein was fed to estimate endogenous N losses and digestibilities of test ingredients. Flows and digestibilities of nutrients were compared between CTRL and ENZT and their test ingredients (SBM vs. ESBM, respectively). Duodenal net flows of CP and total AA as well as ruminal microbial protein synthesis per kilogram of digested CP were greater, and flow of nonprotein N and CP true (corrected by endogenous and microbial flows) foregut digestibility were lower with ENZT than CTRL. The apparent small intestine digestibilities of CP and total AA were greater for ESBM than SBM, but there were no differences between the CTRL and ENZT diets. We observed no differences in digestibilities at the duodenum or ileum of starch or NDF, but true small intestine digestibilities of CP and all AA were greater with ENZT than CTRL. Total endogenous protein losses in the small intestine estimated from calves fed the low-CP with no soy protein diet were 37 ± 1.5 g of CP and 29 ± 1.4 g of AA/kg of DMI. These values may be considered the basal endogenous losses as they are similar to values obtained with the regression method, which estimates N losses when dietary N is null. Our results indicated that the inclusion of an ESBM improved the efficiency of ruminal microbial protein synthesis per digested kilogram of organic matter and CP, and increased CP and AA absorption in the small intestine despite a greater proportion of undigested dietary protein entering the duodenum.
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- I Ansia
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801
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- Hamlet Protein A/S, Horsens, Denmark 8700
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801.
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Ansia I, Stein HH, Brøkner C, Drackley JK. Short communication: A pilot study to describe duodenal and ileal flows of nutrients and to estimate small intestine endogenous protein losses in weaned calves. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:9102-9109. [PMID: 32773308 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The aims of this pilot study were (1) to evaluate the effect of an ileal and duodenal cannulation surgery on body weight and dry matter intake, (2) to estimate endogenous losses of crude protein (CP) and AA in the small intestine, and (3) to describe duodenal and ileal flows of nutrients in weaned dairy calves. Three Holstein male calves were fitted at 7 wk of life with a T-cannula at the terminal ileum and another cannula at the proximal duodenum. On wk 14 of life, calves were randomly assigned to a single 3 × 3 Latin square with 10-d periods. The 3 diets were fed ad libitum and consisted of a control calf starter (CS) with conventional soybean meal (SBM) as the main source of protein (CTRL), an isonitrogenous (20% CP) CS with an enzyme-treated SBM as the main source of protein (ENZT), and a CS with low content of CP (10%) and no soy protein (LOCP). Flows and digestibilities of nutrients were compared between the soy-based high-protein diets (HICP) and LOCP, and between CTRL and ENZT. Final data were only available from 2 calves per diet (n = 2) because cannulas from 1 calf became inoperative after the first collection period. Duodenal flows of CP, total AA, nonprotein nitrogen, microbial N, and fatty acids, as well as apparent duodenal digestibility of starch, were greater for HICP than for LOCP, indicating a greater foregut microbial activity and digestion. The apparent ileal digestibility (AID) of organic matter, CP, and total AA were greater for HICP than for LOCP. Duodenal net flow of CP was greater for ENZT than for CTRL, but flow of AA was not different. On the other hand, duodenal flow of microbial N was greater, and flows of nonprotein N and starch were lower for the ENZT diet, suggesting a more efficient microbial activity in the rumen. Even though CTRL had a greater AID when compared with ENZT, the AID of CP and AA were greater for enzyme-treated SBM than for SBM. Endogenous losses in the small intestine per kilogram of duodenal dry matter flow were 47 ± 15 and 37 ± 12 g/d, and the true ileal digestibilities for the HICP diets were 86 ± 0.1 and 87 ± 0.1% for CP and AA, respectively. An optimal supply of CP and the inclusion of an enzyme-treated SBM improved the efficiency of microbial digestion and increased AA absorption. Although further research with greater biological replication is needed, our results indicate that there is potential to improve digestion and absorption of proteins through dietary strategies in young weaned calves.
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- I Ansia
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801
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- Hamlet Protein A/S, Horsens, Denmark 8700
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana 61801.
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Hailemariam S, Zhao S, Wang J. Complete Genome Sequencing and Transcriptome Analysis of Nitrogen Metabolism of Succinivibrio dextrinosolvens Strain Z6 Isolated From Dairy Cow Rumen. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1826. [PMID: 33013723 PMCID: PMC7507024 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The unclassified Succinivibrionaceae lineages are abundant in high yielding multiparous cows, and their presence is positively correlated with milk yield and fat percentage and reduces methane emissions. However, it is still unclear which species are associated with the most efficient feed nutrient utilization and productivity. Here, we used integrated whole genome sequencing and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry, coupled with phenotypic and chemotaxonomic analysis, to characterize S. dextrinosolvens Z6, a species in Succinivibrionaceae isolated from the rumen. To assess the role of S. dextrinosolvens Z6 in nitrogen metabolism, cells grown in different nitrogen sources were analyzed by RNA sequencing. The whole genome sequence result revealed a genome size of 3.47 Mbp with 38.9% of G + C content. A total of 2993 encoding sequences account for 98%. The genes for regulating carbohydrate (10.6%) and amino acid (9%) transport and metabolism were the most abundant. ANI (Average nucleotide identity) showed that SD-Z6 was most closely related to SD-22B (99.96%). The whole genome alignment of SD-Z6 with SD-22B showed a more than 0.34 Mb nucleotide difference. Growth of SD-Z6 occurred at a temperature 36–42°C with an optimum at 39.7°C, pH 6–8; the optimum pH was 6.9 and with 0–1% (w/v) NaCl. The maximum growth (OD600 0.825 ± 0.12) and microbial crude protein (MCP) (178.2 μg/ml) were observed in cells grown in amino acid. The maximum concentration of ammonia (3.96 ± 1.2) was observed in urea containing media and 1.06 mM (26.7% of the produced) remained after 24 h incubation. Activities of urease and glutamine synthase (P < 0.01) and glutamate dehydrogenase (P < 0.05) were significantly different in nitrogen and growth phase. Glutamate synthetase (P < 0.01) was significantly different only at different growth phases. In total, 1246 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in all nitrogen. Among DEGs, 33 were related to nitrogen metabolism. Their expression correlated with nitrogen sources and the intensity of enzyme activity. This result enhances our understanding of the roles of Succinivibrionaceae in the efficient nitrogen utilization and on environmental protection.
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- Samson Hailemariam
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Salama HSA, El-Zaiat HM, Sallam SMA, Soltan YA. Agronomic and qualitative characterization of multi-cut berseem clover (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) cultivars. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2020; 100:3857-3865. [PMID: 32297331 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Berseem clover is the main forage crop grown in Mediterranean regions. There are plenty of cultivars that possess variability in their productivity and quality among the different cuts. Therefore, accurate agronomic and qualitative characterization is crucial for selecting the most promising cultivars for breeding and feeding purposes. In the present study, the agronomic characteristics, ruminal degradability and fermentation measures of five cuts of the five most prominent Egyptian beseem clover cultivars (Helaly, Serw, Giza6, Gemmeza1 and Sakha4) were evaluated. RESULTS The Giza6 cultivar produced a significantly higher fresh yield and high whole plant dry matter content on the 3rd cut. Giza6 was among the superior cultivars in crude protein content and had the highest values of gas production at the 3rd cut, and ruminal degraded acid detergent fiber and propionate concentrations at the 2nd cut, at the same time as presenting the lowest ammonia concentrations at the 3rd and 5th cuts. Overall, the 3rd cut produced significantly higher fresh yield across all cultivars, except for Sakha4. The 3rd cut also produced a higher leaf to stem ratio compared to the 4th and 5th cuts. The 1st three cuts had higher degraded neutral detergent fiber than the 4th and 5th cuts. The 1st cut was characterized by low propionate concentration in the Helaly and Gemmeza1 cultivars compared to the other cuts. CONCLUSION Expanded production of the high-yielding, high-quality cultivar Giza6 is recommended. When harvesting, three cuts is optimal for berseem clover cultivation for breeding and feeding programs. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Heba S A Salama
- Crop Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, Collage of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
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- Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Arias RA, Guajardo G, Kunick S, Alvarado-Gilis C, Keim JP. Effect of Two Nutritional Strategies to Balance Energy and Protein Supply in Fattening Heifers on Performance, Ruminal Metabolism, and Carcass Characteristics. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E852. [PMID: 32423105 PMCID: PMC7278469 DOI: 10.3390/ani10050852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Latin America is an important contributor to the worldwide beef business, but in general, there are limited studies considering strategies to reduce nitrogen contamination in their production systems. The study's goal was to assess the effect of two nutritional strategies to balance energy and protein supply in fattening heifers on performance, ruminal metabolism, and carcass characteristics. A total of 24 crossbred heifers (initial body weight 'BW 'of 372 ± 36 kg) were used to create two blocks (based on live weight) of two pens each, that were equipped with individual feeders. Within each block, half of the animals were assigned to a diet based on tabular Crude Protein (CP) requirements denominated Crude Protein Diet 'CPD' but without a ruminal degradable protein balance. The other half received a diet denominated Metabolizable Protein Diet 'MPD', formulated with the metabolizable protein system, balanced for the ruminal degradable protein. Both diets had the same ingredients and as well as similar synchrony indexes (0.80 and 0.83, respectively). For nitrogen concentration in feces and urine as well as microbial crude protein synthesis, a total of 12 heifers (three per pen) were randomly selected to collect samples. The dataset was analyzed as a randomized complete block design with a 5% significance. No diet × time interaction was observed for Average Daily Gain 'ADG' (p = 0.89), but there was an effect of the time on ADG (p ≤ 0.001). No differences were observed neither for final weight, dry matter intake 'DMI', and feed conversion rate (p > 0.05). Heifers fed with CPD showed greater cold carcass weight (p = 0.041), but without differences in ribeye area, backfat thickness, pH, dressing %, and marbling (p > 0.05). Differences between diets were observed for the in vitro parameters as well as for the Total Volatile Fatty Acids 'VFA' and NH3 (p < 0.05). Total N concentrations (urine + feces) of heifers fed with MDP was lower than in those fed with the CPD (p < 0.01), but no differences were observed in microbial protein, purine derivatives, and creatinine (p > 0.05). We conclude that the combination of synchrony and the metabolizable protein system achieve greater efficiency in the use of nitrogen, without negatively affecting animals' performance or the quality of the carcass.
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- Rodrigo A. Arias
- Instituto de Producción Animal, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia-Chile, Valdivia 5090000, Chile; (C.A.-G.); (J.P.K.)
- Centro de Investigación de Suelos Volcánicos, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia 5090000, Chile
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- Escuela de Graduados, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Alimentarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia 5090000, Chile; (G.G.); (S.K.)
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- Escuela de Graduados, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Alimentarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia 5090000, Chile; (G.G.); (S.K.)
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- Instituto de Producción Animal, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia-Chile, Valdivia 5090000, Chile; (C.A.-G.); (J.P.K.)
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- Instituto de Producción Animal, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia-Chile, Valdivia 5090000, Chile; (C.A.-G.); (J.P.K.)
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Legesse G, Kroebel R, Alemu AW, Ominski KH, McGeough EJ, Beauchemin KA, Chai L, Bittman S, McAllister TA. Effect of changes in management practices and animal performance on ammonia emissions from Canadian beef production in 1981 as compared with 2011. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1139/cjas-2017-0184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The present study compared ammonia (NH3) emissions from Canadian beef production in 1981–2011. Temporal and regional differences in cattle categories, feed types and management systems, average daily gains, carcass weights, and manure handling practices were considered. A scenario-based sensitivity analysis in 2011 estimated the impact of substituting corn dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) for grain in feedlot diets. On average, 22% of the total nitrogen (N) intake was lost as ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N) in both years. Manure emission sources were consistent across years, averaging 12%, 40%, 28%, and 21% for grazing, confinement, storage, and land spreading, respectively. Emissions per animal in 1981 and 2011 were 16.0 and 18.4 kg NH3 animal−1 yr−1, respectively. On an intensity basis, kilogram of NH3 emitted per kilogram of beef decreased 20%, from 0.17 in 1981 to 0.14 in 2011. This reduction was attributed to increases in reproductive efficiency, average daily gain and carcass weight, and improved breeding herd productivity. In 2011, substituting DDGS for grain in feedlot diets increased total NH3 emissions and losses per animal. Although addition of by-products from the bioethanol industry can lower diet costs, it will be at the expense of an increase in NH3 emissions.
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- Getahun Legesse
- Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, 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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- Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 5403 1st Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1, Canada
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, 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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- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, 605 Bissell Road, Ames, IA 50011-3270, USA
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- Agassiz Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 6947 Highway 7, P.O. Box 1000, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0, 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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Zhang X, Zhang H, Wang Z, Zhang X, Zou H, Tan C, Peng Q. Effects of Dietary Carbohydrate Composition on Rumen Fermentation Characteristics and Microbial Populationin Vitro. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2015.3366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Xiangfei Zhang
- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an, China
- Key Laboratory of low carbon culture and safety production in cattle in Sichuan, Ya’an, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an, China
- Key Laboratory of low carbon culture and safety production in cattle in Sichuan, Ya’an, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an, China
- Key Laboratory of low carbon culture and safety production in cattle in Sichuan, Ya’an, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an, China
- Key Laboratory of low carbon culture and safety production in cattle in Sichuan, Ya’an, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an, China
- Key Laboratory of low carbon culture and safety production in cattle in Sichuan, Ya’an, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an, China
- Key Laboratory of low carbon culture and safety production in cattle in Sichuan, Ya’an, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an, China
- Key Laboratory of low carbon culture and safety production in cattle in Sichuan, Ya’an, China
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Malekjahani F, Mesgaran MD, Vakili A, Sadeghi M, Yu P. A novel approach to determine synchronization index of lactating dairy cow diets with minimal sensitivity to random variations. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2016.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kholif A, Morsy T, Gouda G, Anele U, Galyean M. Effect of feeding diets with processed Moringa oleifera meal as protein source in lactating Anglo-Nubian goats. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2016.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Ben Abdallah Kolsi R, Ben Gara A, Jardak N, Chaaben R, El Feki A, El Feki L, Belghith K. Inhibitory effects of Cymodocea nodosa sulphated polysaccharide on α-amylase activity, liver-kidney toxicities and lipid profile disorders in diabetic rats. Arch Physiol Biochem 2015; 121:218-27. [PMID: 26599334 DOI: 10.3109/13813455.2015.1107588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate for the first time the effects of Cymodocea nodosa sulphated polysaccharide (CNSP) on the α-amylase activity, hyperglycaemia, liver-kidney functions, and pancreatic architecture of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Animals were allocated into four groups of seven rats each, the body weight and blood glucose levels were estimated periodically for 2 months of treatment by gastric gavages route. The CNSP effect was confirmed by biochemical procedures and histological study. The inhibition of α-amylase activity and protection of pancreatic β-cells induced a decrease in the blood glucose levels and regulated the lipid profile in the plasma of the treated diabetic rats, which helped to maintain the homeostasis of blood lipid. Moreover, CNSP administration induced a significant decrease in the levels of lipid peroxidation in the pancreas, liver and kidney of diabetic rats and protects their functions attested by a decrease in the levels of toxicity parameters in blood.
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- Rihab Ben Abdallah Kolsi
- a Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology , Faculty of Sciences of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
- d Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology , Faculty of Sciences of Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology , Faculty of Sciences of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Histology, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Laboratory Sfax Faculty of Medicine Sfax , Tunisia
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- c Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker , Sfax , Tunisia , and
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- d Laboratory of Animal Ecophysiology , Faculty of Sciences of Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology , Faculty of Sciences of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology , Faculty of Sciences of Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia
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López-Soto MA, Rivera-Méndez CR, Aguilar-Hernández JA, Barreras A, Calderón-Cortés JF, Plascencia A, Dávila-Ramos H, Estrada-Angulo A, Valdes-García YS. Effects of Combining Feed Grade Urea and a Slow-release Urea Product on Characteristics of Digestion, Microbial Protein Synthesis and Digestible Energy in Steers Fed Diets with Different Starch:ADF Ratios. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2014; 27:187-93. [PMID: 25049942 PMCID: PMC4093204 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2013.13395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2013] [Revised: 09/01/2013] [Accepted: 08/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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As a result of the cost of grains, the replacement of grains by co-products (i.e. DDGS) in feedlot diets is a common practice. This change produces diets that contain a lower amount of starch and greater amount of fibre. Hypothetically, combining feed grade urea (U) with slow release urea (Optigen) in this type of diet should elicit a better synchrony between starch (high-rate of digestion) and fibre (low-rate of digestion) promoting a better microbial protein synthesis and ruminal digestion with increasing the digestible energy of the diet. Four cannulated Holstein steers (213±4 kg) were used in a 4×4 Latin square design to examine the combination of Optigen and U in a finishing diet containing different starch:acid detergent fibre ratios (S:F) on the characteristics of digestive function. Three S:F ratios (3.0, 4.5, and 6.0) were tested using a combination of U (0.80%) and Optigen (1.0%). Additionally, a treatment of 4.5 S:F ratio with urea (0.80% in ration) as the sole source of non-protein nitrogen was used to compare the effect of urea combination at same S:F ratio. The S:F ratio of the diet was manipulated by replacing the corn grain by dried distillers grain with solubles and roughage. Urea combination did not affect ruminal pH. The S:F ratio did not affect ruminal pH at 0 and 2 h post-feeding but, at 4 and 6 h, the ruminal pH decreased as the S:F ratio increased (linear, p<0.05). Ruminal digestion of OM, starch and feed N were not affected by urea combination or S:F ratio. The urea combination did not affect ADF ruminal digestion. ADF ruminal digestion decreased linearly (p = 0.02) as the S:F ratio increased. Compared to the urea treatment (p<0.05) and within the urea combination treatment (quadratic, p<0.01), the flow of microbial nitrogen (MN) to the small intestine and ruminal microbial efficiency were greater for the urea combination at a S:F ratio of 4.5. Irrespective of the S:F ratio, the urea combination improved (2.8%, p = 0.02) postruminal N digestion. As S:F ratio increased, OM digestion increased, but ADF total tract digestion decreased. The combination of urea at 4.5 S:F improved (2%, p = 0.04) the digestible energy (DE) more than expected. Combining urea and Optigen resulted in positive effects on the MN flow and DE of the diet, but apparently these advantages are observed only when there is a certain proportion of starch:ADF in the diet.
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- M A López-Soto
- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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- Research Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University Autonomous of Baja California, México
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