Energy values and metabolizability coefficients of maize kernels with different specific gravities / Valores energéticos e coeficientes de metabolizabilidade de grãos de milho com diferentes densidades específicas

The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the specific gravity of maize kernels on physicochemical traits, energy values, and metabolizability coefficients. Pearson's correlations were evaluated between specific gravity (kg/m3) and crude protein (%); ether extract (%); crude fiber (%); gross energy (%); presence of fumonisins (ppb) and aflatoxins (ppb); and kernel quality (good, rotten, weevil-damaged, broken, and shriveled kernels, %). A metabolism trial was conducted with diets containing maize fractions of different specific gravities for male broilers from 14 to 21 days of age. Apparent metabolizable energy (AME), nitrogen-corrected AME (AMEn), and the metabolizability coefficients of dry matter (MCDM), crude protein (MCCP), ether extract (MCEE), calcium (MCCa), and phosphorus (MCP) were evaluated. The experiment consisted of five treatments (reference diet and diets with 40% replaced with maize at five specific gravities (740, 740, 760, or 800 kg/m3). Eight replications were used, totaling 400 broilers chickens. The Scott-Knott test was applied and regression equations were fitted to compare the treatments. Specific gravity had moderate correlations with good and broken kernels and low-magnitude correlations with chemical parameters. Increasing specific gravities caused AME and AMEn to increase linearly when analyzed on an as-is basis; and to respond quadratically when expressed on a dry-matter basis. The specific gravity of 780 kg/m3 provided the lowest MCDM, MCCP, MCCa, and MCP values, whereas the lowest MCEE, was found at the lowest density. It was not possible to determine the best nutritional composition or the best metabolizability coefficients.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar a influência da densidade do grão de milho sobre características físico-químicas, valores energéticos e de metabolizabilidade aparente. Avaliou-se a correlação entre a densidade específica (kg/m3) e os parâmetros: proteína bruta (%); extrato etéreo (%); fibra bruta (%); energia bruta (%); presença de fumonisinas (ppb) e aflatoxinas (ppb); umidade (%); grãos bons, quebrados, chochos, carunchados e ardidos, em Percentagem. Um ensaio de metabolismo com dietas contendo diferentes densidades específicas do grão de milho, para frango de corte, no período de 14 a 21 dias de idade, foi conduzido para avaliar a energia metabolizável aparente (EMA) e a corrigida pelo balanço de nitrogênio (EMAn), os coeficientes de metabolizabilidade: matéria seca (CM_MS), proteína bruta (CM_PB), extrato etéreo (CM_EE), cálcio (CM_Ca) e fósforo (CM_P). O experimento foi composto por cinco tratamentos (dieta referência e dietas substituindo 40% desta com milhos de densidades específicas: 740 kg/m3, 760 kg/m3, 780 kg/m3 e 800 kg/m3), com oito repetições, totalizando 400 frangos machos. As médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Scott-knott e estimada as equações de regressão nas diferentes densidades específicas das frações de milho. As correlações entre a densidade específica e grãos bons e quebrados foram de moderada magnitude e com os parâmetros químicos foram de baixa magnitude. Com o aumento da densidade específica para EMA e EMAn na matéria natural obteve-se resposta linear decrescente, enquanto na matéria seca, foi quadrático. Para CMMS, CMPB, CMCA e CMP a densidade de 780 kg/m3 apresentou os menores valores, enquanto para CMEE, o menor valor foi para a menor densidade específica. Não foi possível determinar a fração de milho com melhor composição nutricional e melhores coeficientes de metabolizabilidade.(AU)

The relationship between Fusarium head blight traits, thousand-kernel weight, and yield in winter wheat

Factors influencing Fusarium head blight (FHB) occurrence and yield losses in winter wheat have extensively been studied through the years; however, reports on the relationship between FHB traits and yield are conflicting. In addition, studies neglected the relationship between FHB traits and thousand-kernel weight (TKW). This study evaluated the variability in the relationship between FHB traits, TKW, and yield under field conditions, using 40 commercial winter wheat cultivars differing in resistance/susceptibility to FHB. In general, the FHB index had greater relation to yield, while Fusarium-damaged kernels (FDK) was more related to TKW. The relationship between yield, TKW, FHB index, and FDK was also determined by resistance/susceptibility of winter wheat cultivars. Fusarium-damaged kernels influenced yield more in moderately resistant (R2 = 43 %) than in susceptible/moderately susceptible cultivars (R2 = 27 %). The influence of the FHB index on TKW was weak (R2 = 9 %) in susceptible/moderately susceptible cultivars and in moderately resistant ones (R2 = 1 %). The potential to predict TKW from yield under pathogen pressure was limited due to the moderate-to-positive correlation between yield and TKW (r = 0.349, p < 0.001). This study provides insights into factors that influence TKW under FHB pathogen pressure and gives direction to more efficient and reliable investigations on grain resistance toward FHB.(AU)

Quality of commercial soybean grain and post-harvest economic losses in farming in West Pará, Brazil / Qualidade de grãos comerciais de soja e perdas ecônomicas na pós-colheita em lavoura no Oeste do Pará, Brasil

The soybean production chain is one of the main agribusiness products. In this context, the grain market is constantly expanding. Thus, it is important to carry out the characterization of soybeans and define their qualities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of commercial soybean grains in post-harvest, as well as the economic losses in a crop in the municipality of Mojuí dos Campos, Pará. Two types of cultivars at 4280(IPRO) and 8644 (IPRO) were used, harvested on different days and plots.Data collection was carried out by monitoring the post-harvest process. The information regarding the grains was obtained through the classification report provided by the company accredited to classify the grains. The methods used were carried out in accordance with the Technical Regulation of Soybeans of Normative Instruction No. 11, of May 15, 2007, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA). Data were analyzed by PROC TTEST in SAS version 19.0 at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that, in the period of harvesting of cultivar 8644(IPRO), there was a higher rate of rainfall compared to the days of harvesting of cultivar 4280(IPRO). The total of discounted grains was 15.101t for the cultivar 4280(IPRO). The wet grain is the only parameter responsible for the discount in both cultivars. The total of discounted grains referring to cultivar 8644(IPRO) was 30.218t. The wet grains for the cultivar had the highest classification rate on the fourth day of harvest, with a total of 23.20%, being related to the decrease in the percentage of broken grains (1.60%) and a higher index of burnt/damaged grains. It is concluded that the cultivar 4280(IPRO) presented a lower grain discount compared to the cultivar 8644(IPRO). Consequently, cultivar 8644 presented greater economic damage to the property.

A cadeia produtiva da soja é um dos principais produtos do agronegócio. Nesse contexto, o mercado de grãos está em constante expansão. Assim, faz-se importante realizar a caracterização dos grãos de soja e definir as suas qualidades. O objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de grãos comerciais de soja na pós-colheita, bem como as perdas econômicas em uma lavoura no município de Mojuí dos Campos, Pará. Foram utilizados dois tipos de cultivares a 4280(IPRO)e 8644(IPRO), colhidas em diferentes dias e parcelas. A coleta dos dados foi realizada por meio do acompanhamento do processo de pós-colheita. As informações referentes aos grãos foram obtidas por meio do Laudo de classificação fornecido pela empresa credenciada a classificar os grãos. Os métodos empregados foram realizados conforme o Regulamento Técnico da Soja da Instrução Normativa Nº 11, de 15 de maio de 2007, do Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA).Os dados foram analisados pelo PROC TTEST no SAS versão 19.0 a um nível de significância de 5%. Os resultados mostraram que, no período de colheita da cultivar 8644(IPRO), houve um maior índice de precipitação pluvial em comparação com os dias de colheita da cultivar 4280(IPRO). O total de grãos descontados foi de 15,101t para a cultivar 4280(IPRO). O grão úmido é o único parâmetro responsável pelo desconto em ambas as cultivares. O total de grãos descontados referentes à cultivar 8644(IPRO)foi de 30,218t. Os grãos úmidos para a cultivar obtiveram maior taxa de classificação no quarto dia da colheita com total de 23,20%, tendo relação com a diminuição da porcentagem dos grãos quebrados (1,60%) e um maior índice de grãos ardidos/avariados. Conclui-se que a cultivar 4280(IPRO), apresentou menor desconto de grãos em comparação com a cultivar 8644(IPRO). Por consequência a cultivar 8644 apresentou maior dano econômico à propriedade.

Quality of commercial soybean grain and post-harvest economic losses in farming in West Pará, Brazil / Qualidade de grãos comerciais de soja e perdas ecônomicas na pós-colheita em lavoura no Oeste do Pará, Brasil

The soybean production chain is one of the main agribusiness products. In this context, the grain market is constantly expanding. Thus, it is important to carry out the characterization of soybeans and define their qualities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of commercial soybean grains in post-harvest, as well as the economic losses in a crop in the municipality of Mojuí dos Campos, Pará. Two types of cultivars at 4280(IPRO) and 8644 (IPRO) were used, harvested on different days and plots.Data collection was carried out by monitoring the post-harvest process. The information regarding the grains was obtained through the classification report provided by the company accredited to classify the grains. The methods used were carried out in accordance with the Technical Regulation of Soybeans of Normative Instruction No. 11, of May 15, 2007, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA). Data were analyzed by PROC TTEST in SAS version 19.0 at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that, in the period of harvesting of cultivar 8644(IPRO), there was a higher rate of rainfall compared to the days of harvesting of cultivar 4280(IPRO). The total of discounted grains was 15.101t for the cultivar 4280(IPRO). The wet grain is the only parameter responsible for the discount in both cultivars. The total of discounted grains referring to cultivar 8644(IPRO) was 30.218t. The wet grains for the cultivar had the highest classification rate on the fourth day of harvest, with a total of 23.20%, being related to the decrease in the percentage of broken grains (1.60%) and a higher index of burnt/damaged grains. It is concluded that the cultivar 4280(IPRO) presented a lower grain discount compared to the cultivar 8644(IPRO). Consequently, cultivar 8644 presented greater economic damage to the property.(AU)

A cadeia produtiva da soja é um dos principais produtos do agronegócio. Nesse contexto, o mercado de grãos está em constante expansão. Assim, faz-se importante realizar a caracterização dos grãos de soja e definir as suas qualidades. O objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de grãos comerciais de soja na pós-colheita, bem como as perdas econômicas em uma lavoura no município de Mojuí dos Campos, Pará. Foram utilizados dois tipos de cultivares a 4280(IPRO)e 8644(IPRO), colhidas em diferentes dias e parcelas. A coleta dos dados foi realizada por meio do acompanhamento do processo de pós-colheita. As informações referentes aos grãos foram obtidas por meio do Laudo de classificação fornecido pela empresa credenciada a classificar os grãos. Os métodos empregados foram realizados conforme o Regulamento Técnico da Soja da Instrução Normativa Nº 11, de 15 de maio de 2007, do Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA).Os dados foram analisados pelo PROC TTEST no SAS versão 19.0 a um nível de significância de 5%. Os resultados mostraram que, no período de colheita da cultivar 8644(IPRO), houve um maior índice de precipitação pluvial em comparação com os dias de colheita da cultivar 4280(IPRO). O total de grãos descontados foi de 15,101t para a cultivar 4280(IPRO). O grão úmido é o único parâmetro responsável pelo desconto em ambas as cultivares. O total de grãos descontados referentes à cultivar 8644(IPRO)foi de 30,218t. Os grãos úmidos para a cultivar obtiveram maior taxa de classificação no quarto dia da colheita com total de 23,20%, tendo relação com a diminuição da porcentagem dos grãos quebrados (1,60%) e um maior índice de grãos ardidos/avariados. Conclui-se que a cultivar 4280(IPRO), apresentou menor desconto de grãos em comparação com a cultivar 8644(IPRO). Por consequência a cultivar 8644 apresentou maior dano econômico à propriedade.(AU)

Soybean meal from damaged grains replacing standard soybean meal in diets of feedlot lambs

Two studies were carried out to evaluate the effects of levels of soybean meal produced from damaged soybean grains replacing normal soybean meal on in vitro and in situ digestibility of ruminant diets as well as on intake, digestibility, and animal performance of growing/finishing lambs. In trial 1, we evaluated the in vitro digestibility of each soybean meals (normal and damaged), as well as diets containing levels of the damaged replacing the normal (0, 333, 667 and 1,000 g.kg−1) soybean meal on kinetic parameters of in vitro cumulative gas production, in vitro dry matter and crude protein digestibility, in situ rumen-degradable protein, rumen-undegradable protein, and in vitro intestinal digestibility of rumen-undegradable protein. In trial 2, we used 48 growing/finishing lambs to evaluate the effects of damaged soybean meal levels (0, 333, 667, and 1,000 g.kg−1) replacing normal soybean meal in feedlot diets (20:80 roughage:concentrate ratio) on intake and digestibility of nutrients and on animal performance. The damaged soybean meal presented lower values for total gas production and in vitro dry matter digestibility than normal soybean meal. Higher rumen-undegradable protein was estimated for damaged soybean meal than for the normal and consequently lower rumen-degradable protein for damaged compared to normal. Because of the lower rumen-degradable protein, damaged soybean meal promoted lower in vitro ammonium nitrogen (NH3 -N) concentrations than the normal in feedlot diets. In the in vivo trial, there were no effects of damaged soybean meal levels in the diets on intake and digestibility of nutrients (dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, and fiber) as well as on total weight gain, average daily gain, carcass yield, or feeding efficiency. Thus, damaged soybean meal can fully replace the normal one in lamb feedlot diets (in up to of 1,000 g.kg−1 of the normal soybean meal) without causing adverse effects on intake and digestibility of nutrients and on animal performance.

Quality of commercial soybean grain and post-harvest economic losses in farming in West Pará, Brazil / Qualidade de grãos comerciais de soja e perdas ecônomicas na pós-colheita em lavoura no Oeste do Pará, Brasil

The soybean production chain is one of the main agribusiness products. In this context, the grain market is constantly expanding. Thus, it is important to carry out the characterization of soybeans and define their qualities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of commercial soybean grains in post-harvest, as well as the economic losses in a crop in the municipality of Mojuí dos Campos, Pará. Two types of cultivars at 4280(IPRO) and 8644 (IPRO) were used, harvested on different days and plots.Data collection was carried out by monitoring the post-harvest process. The information regarding the grains was obtained through the classification report provided by the company accredited to classify the grains. The methods used were carried out in accordance with the Technical Regulation of Soybeans of Normative Instruction No. 11, of May 15, 2007, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA). Data were analyzed by PROC TTEST in SAS version 19.0 at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that, in the period of harvesting of cultivar 8644(IPRO), there was a higher rate of rainfall compared to the days of harvesting of cultivar 4280(IPRO). The total of discounted grains was 15.101t for the cultivar 4280(IPRO). The wet grain is the only parameter responsible for the discount in both cultivars. The total of discounted grains referring to cultivar 8644(IPRO) was 30.218t. The wet grains for the cultivar had the highest classification rate on the fourth day of harvest, with a total of 23.20%, being related to the decrease in the percentage of broken grains (1.60%) and a higher index of burnt/damaged grains. It is concluded that the cultivar 4280(IPRO) presented a lower grain discount compared to the cultivar 8644(IPRO). Consequently, cultivar 8644 presented greater economic damage to the property.(AU)

A cadeia produtiva da soja é um dos principais produtos do agronegócio. Nesse contexto, o mercado de grãos está em constante expansão. Assim, faz-se importante realizar a caracterização dos grãos de soja e definir as suas qualidades. O objetivo neste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de grãos comerciais de soja na pós-colheita, bem como as perdas econômicas em uma lavoura no município de Mojuí dos Campos, Pará. Foram utilizados dois tipos de cultivares a 4280(IPRO)e 8644(IPRO), colhidas em diferentes dias e parcelas. A coleta dos dados foi realizada por meio do acompanhamento do processo de pós-colheita. As informações referentes aos grãos foram obtidas por meio do Laudo de classificação fornecido pela empresa credenciada a classificar os grãos. Os métodos empregados foram realizados conforme o Regulamento Técnico da Soja da Instrução Normativa Nº 11, de 15 de maio de 2007, do Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA).Os dados foram analisados pelo PROC TTEST no SAS versão 19.0 a um nível de significância de 5%. Os resultados mostraram que, no período de colheita da cultivar 8644(IPRO), houve um maior índice de precipitação pluvial em comparação com os dias de colheita da cultivar 4280(IPRO). O total de grãos descontados foi de 15,101t para a cultivar 4280(IPRO). O grão úmido é o único parâmetro responsável pelo desconto em ambas as cultivares. O total de grãos descontados referentes à cultivar 8644(IPRO)foi de 30,218t. Os grãos úmidos para a cultivar obtiveram maior taxa de classificação no quarto dia da colheita com total de 23,20%, tendo relação com a diminuição da porcentagem dos grãos quebrados (1,60%) e um maior índice de grãos ardidos/avariados. Conclui-se que a cultivar 4280(IPRO), apresentou menor desconto de grãos em comparação com a cultivar 8644(IPRO). Por consequência a cultivar 8644 apresentou maior dano econômico à propriedade.(AU)

Grain quality of maize hybrids submitted to different sowing times and nitrogen rates / Qualidade de grãos de híbridos de milho submetidos em diferentes épocas de semeadura e doses de nitrogênio

Grain quality is essential in the food industry, and it shows variations depending on crop management conditions in the field. The objective of this study was to quantify the effect of hybrids, sowing seasons, and topdressing nitrogen rates on the incidence of damaged grains and their correlation with pathogenic fungi. The experiment was conducted under field conditions in Atalanta, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in a split split-plot randomized block design consisting of the AG9025 PRO3 (super-early) and 30F53 VYH (early) hybrids, preferential (September 20) and late (December 5) sowing season, and nitrogen rates (0, 150, 300, and 450 kg ha-1). The percentage of normal, fermented, and burned grains, as well as the incidence of fungi in grains, were quantified. The hybrid 30F53 VYH had shown the lowest percentage of fermented grains (8.4%) when compared to the hybrid AG9025 PRO3 (43.2%). No significant difference was observed between the sowing season for fermented grains. The hybrid AG9025 PRO3 had shown an increase in fermented grains with nitrogen addition, while the hybrid 30F53 VYH presented a stable behavior. The hybrid AG9025 PRO3 (35.5%) showed the lowest incidence of Fusarium verticillioides in the grains when compared to the hybrid 30F53 VYH (49.9%). The fungus incidence was also lower in the preferential sowing season (35.7%) than in the late one (49.7%). The hybrid AG9025...(AU)

A qualidade dos grãos é essencial na indústria alimentícia e mostra variações dependendo das condições de manejo da cultura no campo. O objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar o efeito de híbridos, épocas de semeadura e doses de nitrogênio em cobertura sobre a incidência de grãos avariados e sua correlação com fungos patogênicos. O experimento foi conduzido em condições de campo, em Atalanta, Santa Catarina, Brasil, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, em parcelas sub-subdivididas, constituído pelos híbridos AG9025 PRO3 (super-precoce) e 30F53 VYH (precoce), semeadura preferencial (20 de setembro) e tardia (5 de dezembro) e doses de nitrogênio em cobertura (0, 150, 300 e 450 kg ha-1). O percentual de grãos normais, fermentados e avariados, bem como a incidência de fungos em grãos, foram quantificados. O híbrido 30F53 VYH apresentou o menor percentual de grãos fermentados (8,4%) quando comparado ao híbrido AG9025 PRO3 (43,2%). Nenhuma diferença significativa foi observada entre as épocas de semeadura nos grãos fermentados. O híbrido AG9025 PRO3 apresentou um aumento nos grãos fermentados com adição de nitrogênio, enquanto o híbrido 30F53 VYH apresentou comportamento estável. O híbrido AG9025 PRO3 (35,5%) apresentou a menor incidência de Fusarium verticillioides nos grãos quando comparado ao híbrido 30F53 VYH (49,9%). A incidência do fungo foi menor também na época de semeadura...(AU)

Grain quality of maize hybrids submitted to different sowing times and nitrogen rates / Qualidade de grãos de híbridos de milho submetidos em diferentes épocas de semeadura e doses de nitrogênio

Grain quality is essential in the food industry, and it shows variations depending on crop management conditions in the field. The objective of this study was to quantify the effect of hybrids, sowing seasons, and topdressing nitrogen rates on the incidence of damaged grains and their correlation with pathogenic fungi. The experiment was conducted under field conditions in Atalanta, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in a split split-plot randomized block design consisting of the AG9025 PRO3 (super-early) and 30F53 VYH (early) hybrids, preferential (September 20) and late (December 5) sowing season, and nitrogen rates (0, 150, 300, and 450 kg ha-1). The percentage of normal, fermented, and burned grains, as well as the incidence of fungi in grains, were quantified. The hybrid 30F53 VYH had shown the lowest percentage of fermented grains (8.4%) when compared to the hybrid AG9025 PRO3 (43.2%). No significant difference was observed between the sowing season for fermented grains. The hybrid AG9025 PRO3 had shown an increase in fermented grains with nitrogen addition, while the hybrid 30F53 VYH presented a stable behavior. The hybrid AG9025 PRO3 (35.5%) showed the lowest incidence of Fusarium verticillioides in the grains when compared to the hybrid 30F53 VYH (49.9%). The fungus incidence was also lower in the preferential sowing season (35.7%) than in the late one (49.7%). The hybrid AG9025...

A qualidade dos grãos é essencial na indústria alimentícia e mostra variações dependendo das condições de manejo da cultura no campo. O objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar o efeito de híbridos, épocas de semeadura e doses de nitrogênio em cobertura sobre a incidência de grãos avariados e sua correlação com fungos patogênicos. O experimento foi conduzido em condições de campo, em Atalanta, Santa Catarina, Brasil, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, em parcelas sub-subdivididas, constituído pelos híbridos AG9025 PRO3 (super-precoce) e 30F53 VYH (precoce), semeadura preferencial (20 de setembro) e tardia (5 de dezembro) e doses de nitrogênio em cobertura (0, 150, 300 e 450 kg ha-1). O percentual de grãos normais, fermentados e avariados, bem como a incidência de fungos em grãos, foram quantificados. O híbrido 30F53 VYH apresentou o menor percentual de grãos fermentados (8,4%) quando comparado ao híbrido AG9025 PRO3 (43,2%). Nenhuma diferença significativa foi observada entre as épocas de semeadura nos grãos fermentados. O híbrido AG9025 PRO3 apresentou um aumento nos grãos fermentados com adição de nitrogênio, enquanto o híbrido 30F53 VYH apresentou comportamento estável. O híbrido AG9025 PRO3 (35,5%) apresentou a menor incidência de Fusarium verticillioides nos grãos quando comparado ao híbrido 30F53 VYH (49,9%). A incidência do fungo foi menor também na época de semeadura...

Adaptability of brazilian beans cultivars to industrial canning / Adaptabilidade de cultivares brasileiras de feijão ao processamento industrial tipo enlatado

A current alternative for meeting the modern consumers beans food demands is the industrial processing. This study evaluated the adaptability of eight Brazilian beans cultivars to industrial canning from commercial class cultivars of Carioca and of Black beans. The grains were processed in an industry sector using metallic cans with a capacity of 420 g, where the samples were conditioned without previous hydration. The cooking and sterilization process took place in a rotating autoclave. Quality parameters were evaluated in the canned beans. As a result, it was verified that, for the Carioca class, the Estilo cultivar differs from the rest of the genetic materials in terms of its low drained weight, which contributes to the increase in the total solids in the sauce, which have low hardness values. Estilo cultivar is not suitable for the type of processing used in this experiment. For the Black class, similar quality characteristics were observed between Esplendor and Uirapuru and between Esteio and Campeiro cultivars, where the latter stands out due to its lower damaged bean indices after processing. Finally, with the information present in this paper we intend to contribute to future researches on this subject and thereby increase the consumption and exportation of beans as processed product.(AU)

Atualmente uma alternativa alimentar que atende às demandas do consumidor moderno é o processamento industrial do feijão. Foi avaliada a adaptabilidade de oito cultivares de feijão ao processamento industrial. Os grãos foram processados em uma indústria do setor, utilizando-se embalagens metálicas com capacidade de 420 g, nas quais as amostras foram acondicionadas sem o emprego de hidratação prévia. O processo de cozimento e esterilização foi realizado em autoclave rotativa. No feijão enlatado foram então avaliados os parâmetros de qualidade. Como resultado, verificou-se que, na classe Carioca, o cultivar BRS Estilo diferencia-se dos demais, devido ao baixo peso drenado que contribuiu para o aumento de sólidos totais no caldo, com baixos valores de dureza, não se adaptando ao tipo de processo utilizado neste experimento. Na classe Preto, observaram-se características de qualidade semelhantes entre BRS Esplendor e IPR Uirapuru, e entre BRS Esteio e BRS Campeiro, destacando-se esta última por apresentar menores índices de grãos danificados após o processamento. Por fim, com as informações presentes neste trabalho pretende-se contribuir com pesquisas futuras sobre o tema e dessa forma incrementar o consumo do feijão e sua exportação na forma de produto processado.(AU)

Influência da qualidade micotoxicológica e nutricional de híbridos de milho no custo da ração de frangos de corte / Influence of mycotoxicological and nutritional quality of maize hybrids on broiler chickens feed cost

Objetivou-se avaliar as variáveis micotoxicológicas e nutricionais de híbridos de milho com diferentes características que influenciam no custo da ração para frangos de corte. Foram avaliados 26 híbridos de milho geneticamente modificados nas safrinhas de 2016 e 2017, com diferentes germoplasmas, textura de endosperma e duração do ciclo. Nos híbridos, foram avaliados grãos avariados, fumonisinas (B1+B2) (FUM), aflatoxinas (B1+B2+G1+G2) (AFLA), zearalenona (ZEA), deoxinivalenol (DON), umidade, proteína bruta (PB), energia metabolizável aparente corrigida para balanço de nitrogênio (EMAn), aminoácidos digestíveis para aves (lisina, metionina, cistina e treonina) e o respectivo custo da ração inicial para frangos de corte, que foi calculada pelo custo mínimo. A prevalência de FUM, AFLA, ZEA e DON foi de 90, 17, 33 e 0%, com médias de 3067, 1, 38 e 0µg/kg nos dois anos, respectivamente. A média de EMAn e PB foi de 3264kcal/kg e 8,02%, respectivamente, e diferiu (P<0,05) nos dois anos. O custo da ração foi influenciado significativamente (P<0,05) por FUM, PB, EMAn nos dois anos. Híbridos com tecnologia Viptera apresentam menor concentração por FUM e menor custo da ração. Híbridos de ciclo precoce têm menor concentração de FUM, maiores percentuais de PB e de aminoácidos digestíveis e menor custo da ração.(AU)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the mycotoxicological and nutritional variables of maize hybrids with different characteristics that influence the broiler chicken's feed costs. In 2016 and 2017 winter crops, 26 genetically modified hybrids of maize with different germplasm, endosperm texture and cycle duration were evaluated. The analyzed variables were damaged grains, fumonisins (B 1 +B 2 ) (FUM), aflatoxins (B 1 +B 2 +G 1 +G 2 ) (AFLA), zearalenone (ZEA), deoxynivalenol (DON), moisture, crude protein (CP), apparent metabolizable energy corrected for nitrogen balance (AMEn), digestible amino acids for poultry (lysine, methionine, cystine and threonine) and the respective cost of the initial feed for broiler chickens calculated at the minimum cost. The prevalence of FUM, AFLA, ZEA and DON was 90, 17, 33 and 0%, with means of 3067, 1, 38 and 0µg/kg in the two years, respectively. The mean of AMEn and CP was 3264kcal/kg and 8.02%, respectively, and differed (P< 0.05) in the two years. The feed cost was significantly influenced (P<0.05) by FUM, PB, AMEn in two years. Hybrids with Viptera technology show lower concentration per FUM and lower feed cost. Early cycle hybrids have lower concentrations of FUM, higher percentages of CP and digestible amino acids, and lower feed costs.(AU)

Influência da qualidade micotoxicológica e nutricional de híbridos de milho no custo da ração de frangos de corte / Influence of mycotoxicological and nutritional quality of maize hybrids on broiler chickens feed cost

Objetivou-se avaliar as variáveis micotoxicológicas e nutricionais de híbridos de milho com diferentes características que influenciam no custo da ração para frangos de corte. Foram avaliados 26 híbridos de milho geneticamente modificados nas safrinhas de 2016 e 2017, com diferentes germoplasmas, textura de endosperma e duração do ciclo. Nos híbridos, foram avaliados grãos avariados, fumonisinas (B1+B2) (FUM), aflatoxinas (B1+B2+G1+G2) (AFLA), zearalenona (ZEA), deoxinivalenol (DON), umidade, proteína bruta (PB), energia metabolizável aparente corrigida para balanço de nitrogênio (EMAn), aminoácidos digestíveis para aves (lisina, metionina, cistina e treonina) e o respectivo custo da ração inicial para frangos de corte, que foi calculada pelo custo mínimo. A prevalência de FUM, AFLA, ZEA e DON foi de 90, 17, 33 e 0%, com médias de 3067, 1, 38 e 0µg/kg nos dois anos, respectivamente. A média de EMAn e PB foi de 3264kcal/kg e 8,02%, respectivamente, e diferiu (P<0,05) nos dois anos. O custo da ração foi influenciado significativamente (P<0,05) por FUM, PB, EMAn nos dois anos. Híbridos com tecnologia Viptera apresentam menor concentração por FUM e menor custo da ração. Híbridos de ciclo precoce têm menor concentração de FUM, maiores percentuais de PB e de aminoácidos digestíveis e menor custo da ração.(AU)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the mycotoxicological and nutritional variables of maize hybrids with different characteristics that influence the broiler chicken's feed costs. In 2016 and 2017 winter crops, 26 genetically modified hybrids of maize with different germplasm, endosperm texture and cycle duration were evaluated. The analyzed variables were damaged grains, fumonisins (B 1 +B 2 ) (FUM), aflatoxins (B 1 +B 2 +G 1 +G 2 ) (AFLA), zearalenone (ZEA), deoxynivalenol (DON), moisture, crude protein (CP), apparent metabolizable energy corrected for nitrogen balance (AMEn), digestible amino acids for poultry (lysine, methionine, cystine and threonine) and the respective cost of the initial feed for broiler chickens calculated at the minimum cost. The prevalence of FUM, AFLA, ZEA and DON was 90, 17, 33 and 0%, with means of 3067, 1, 38 and 0µg/kg in the two years, respectively. The mean of AMEn and CP was 3264kcal/kg and 8.02%, respectively, and differed (P< 0.05) in the two years. The feed cost was significantly influenced (P<0.05) by FUM, PB, AMEn in two years. Hybrids with Viptera technology show lower concentration per FUM and lower feed cost. Early cycle hybrids have lower concentrations of FUM, higher percentages of CP and digestible amino acids, and lower feed costs.(AU)

Inclusão de grãos de milho avariados na alimentação de frangos de corte de 1 a 42 dias de idade

Objetivou-se avaliar o impacto do teor de grãos de milho avariado na alimentação de frangos de corte de 1 a 42 dias de idade. Foram utilizados 540 pintos de frangos de corte da linhagem Cobb®, distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos e seis repetições de 18 aves cada. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por cinco níveis de inclusão de grãos de milho avariados (0, 25, 50, 75, 100%) em substituição ao milho sem avarias. Foram avaliados: desempenho, características de carcaça, morfometria intestinal e parâmetros sanguíneos. O consumo de ração (CR) e o ganho de peso (GP) dos frangos de corte variou de forma quadrática, em função dos níveis de grãos de milho avariados, aumentando até o nível estimado de 32,33% e 28,50% respectivamente. Não houve efeito significativo para conversão alimentar. Verificou-se efeito quadrático para rendimento de coxa de frangos alimentados com níveis de milho avariados, aumentando até o nível estimado de 33%. Houve efeito linear crescente para rendimento de dorso. Os níveis de grãos de milho avariados adicionados na ração não influenciaram significativamente os rendimentos de carcaça, peito, sobrecoxa, asa e porcentagem de gordura. As taxas de eosinófilos apresentaram comportamento quadrático, em função dos níveis de grãos de milho avariados, aumentando até os níveis estimados de 48,83%, não foram observados efeitos significativos nos níveis de leucócitos totais, heterófilos, linfócitos, monócitos e proteínas plasmáticas totais. Houve efeito quadrático no teor de globulina no sangue e na relação albumina/globulina, com níveis estimados em 37,50% e 41,67%, respectivamente. Foi observado efeito linear decrescente para as atividades das enzimas creatinaquinase (CK) e aspartato aminotransferase (AST) e não houve efeito significativo para os níveis de ácido úrico, ureia, proteína total e albumina. Observou-se efeito quadrático para altura de vilo na porção do íleo ao nível 44,21% de milho avariado e efeito linear crescente para profundidade de cripta na porção do duodeno e íleo. Conclui-se que a inclusão de até 28,50% de grãos de milho avariados proporcionou melhores resultados para ganho de peso de frangos de corte de 01 a 42 dias de idade.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the damaged corn grain content in the feed of broilers from 1 to 42 days old. 540 broiler chicks of the Cobb® line were used, distributed in a completely randomized design, with five treatments and six replications of 18 birds each. The treatments consisted of five levels of inclusion of damaged corn grains (0, 25, 50, 75, 100%) replacing corn without damage. Performance, carcass characteristics, intestinal morphometry and blood parameters were evaluated. Feed intake (CR) and weight gain (GP) of broilers varied quadratically, depending on the levels of damaged corn kernels, increasing to the estimated level of 32.33% and 28.50% respectively. There was no significant effect on feed conversion. There was a quadratic effect for the thigh yield of chickens fed with damaged corn levels, increasing to the estimated level of 33%. There was an increasing linear effect for back yield. The levels of damaged maize grains added to the feed did not significantly influence the yields of carcass, breast, drumstick, wing and percentage of fat. The eosinophil rates showed a quadratic behavior, depending on the levels of damaged corn grains, increasing to the estimated levels of 48.83%, no significant effects were observed on the levels of total leukocytes, heterophiles, lymphocytes, monocytes and total plasma proteins. There was a quadratic effect on the blood globulin content and on the albumin / globulin ratio, with levels estimated at 37.50% and 41.67%, respectively. A decreasing linear effect was observed for the activities of the enzymes creatine kinase (CK) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and there was no significant effect on the levels of uric acid, urea, total protein and albumin. There was a quadratic effect for villus height in the portion of the ileum at the level of 44.21% of damaged corn and an increasing linear effect for crypt depth in the portion of the duodenum and ileum. It is concluded that the inclusion of up to 28.50% of damaged corn kernels provided better results for weight gain in broilers from 01 to 42 days of age.

Utilization of Different Corn Fractions by Broilers

This study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional values of fractions of damaged corn. One hundred and eighty 22-d-old Cobb 500 male broilers were distributed in batteries according to a completely randomized design with six treatments of six replicates each. The treatments consisted of diets containing five corn fractions, classified as sound, fermented, insect-damaged, mold-damaged, or reference corn. The test diets consisted of 60% of reference diet + 40% of each corn fraction. Only the reference corn fraction included all the fractions at different proportions (0.8% fermented, 0.05% insect-damaged, 3.3% mold-damaged, and 95.85% sound grains). The method of total excreta collection was used to determine AMEn values and metabolizability coefficients of dry matter (MDM), crude protein (MCP), ether extract (MEE), and gross energy (MGE) of the reference corn and its fractions. The density values of the corn fractions were used to calculate the correlations among the evaluated parameters. The evaluated corn fractions presented different compositions values. The insect-damaged and mold-damaged grains presented higher CP level, lower density, and MDM and MCP coefficients compared with the other fractions. However, calculated AMEn values were not significantly different (p>0.05) among corn fractions. A low correlation between density and AMEn content (r 0.5), and a high correlation between density and MCP (r>0.8) were calculated. Although the evaluated corn fractions presented different nutritional values, there were no marked differences in their utilization by broilers.(AU)

Utilization of Different Corn Fractions by Broilers

This study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional values of fractions of damaged corn. One hundred and eighty 22-d-old Cobb 500 male broilers were distributed in batteries according to a completely randomized design with six treatments of six replicates each. The treatments consisted of diets containing five corn fractions, classified as sound, fermented, insect-damaged, mold-damaged, or reference corn. The test diets consisted of 60% of reference diet + 40% of each corn fraction. Only the reference corn fraction included all the fractions at different proportions (0.8% fermented, 0.05% insect-damaged, 3.3% mold-damaged, and 95.85% sound grains). The method of total excreta collection was used to determine AMEn values and metabolizability coefficients of dry matter (MDM), crude protein (MCP), ether extract (MEE), and gross energy (MGE) of the reference corn and its fractions. The density values of the corn fractions were used to calculate the correlations among the evaluated parameters. The evaluated corn fractions presented different compositions values. The insect-damaged and mold-damaged grains presented higher CP level, lower density, and MDM and MCP coefficients compared with the other fractions. However, calculated AMEn values were not significantly different (p>0.05) among corn fractions. A low correlation between density and AMEn content (r 0.5), and a high correlation between density and MCP (r>0.8) were calculated. Although the evaluated corn fractions presented different nutritional values, there were no marked differences in their utilization by broilers.

CHEMICAL AND ENERGETIC CONTENT OF CORN BEFORE AND AFTER PRE-CLEANING

The poultry industry normally has little control over the raw material that arrives at the processing plant. This experiment aimed to evaluate chemical and energetic quality of corn obtained in a feed mill before and after pre-cleaning. Twenty samples of 30 kg of corn each were taken from trucks delivering corn to the mill. The trucks were then unloaded and the material passed through a pre-cleaning process when another sample was taken. Samples were graded and physical properties evaluated: density (g/L), grain percentages of foreign material, impurities, fragments, broken, soft, insect damaged, fire-burnt, fermented, damaged, cracked and fine particles, as well as chemical composition analysis: Apparent metabolizable energy for poultry (AME), ether extract (EE), crude fiber (CF), starch (STA), water activity (WA), crude protein (CP), digestible and total lysine, methionine, cystine, threonine, tryptophan, valine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, histidine and arginine. The experiment was a randomized design with two treatments (before and after pre-cleaning) and twenty replications. Data was analyzed using SAS ® and treatment differences obtained using F test. Correlations and principal components were calculated. There was a decrease in density after the pre-cleaning process, which was probably due to the removal of earth and stones rather than grain and its fractions. Significant increases were found for insect damage, fermented and damaged grain while fire-burn was significantly reduced after the pre-cleaning process. Starch increased after pre-cleaning which is a result of contaminants that normally are poor in this carbohydrate, but fiber levels increased too. Apparent metabolizable energy, aminoacids, digestible (P 0.05) and total (P 0.05) histidine, total lysine and methionine (P 0.1) levels were reduced after pre-cleaning. Density was higher when there were fewer impurities such as straw, husk or small grains. Broken corn was positively correlated (P 0.05) with foreign material (0.63) and fragments (0.76), while proportion of damaged corn was positively correlated with foreign material (0.68), fragments (0.58) and broken corn (0.83). In this study, even in samples classified as excellent quality before pre-cleaning, the pre-cleaning process was effective in reducing humidity and water activity which helps control the growth of fungi or other microorganisms. Starch and fiber levels increased after pre-cleaning while apparent metabolizable energy levels was not improved by pre-cleaning.

A indústria avícola normalmente tem pouco controle sobre a matéria-prima que chega à unidade de transformação. Este experimento teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade química e energética do milho obtida em uma fábrica de rações, antes e após a pré-limpeza. Vinte amostras de 30 kg de milho, foram retiradas de caminhões que entregavam milho para o moinho. Após os caminhões serem descarregados e o material passar por processo de pré-limpeza, outra amostra foi retirada. As amostras foram classificadas e as propriedades físicas foram avaliadas: densidade (g/L), percentagens de grãos de material estranho, impurezas, fragmentados, quebrados, chocho, danificados por insetos, queimados, fermentados, danificados,avariados e quirera, bem como análises de composição bromatológica: energia metabolizável aparente para aves (EMA), extrato etéreo (EE), fibra bruta (FB), amido (A), atividade de água (AA), proteína bruta (PB), lisina digestível e total, metionina, cistina, treonina, triptofano, valina, isoleucina, leucina, fenilalanina, histidina e arginina. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado com dois tratamentos (antes e após a pré-limpeza) e vinte repetições cada. Os dados foram analisados usando o programa SAS ® e as diferenças entre os tratamentos obtidos pelo teste F. Correlações e componentes principais foram calculados. Houve diminuição na densidade após o processo de pré-limpeza que foi provavelmente devido à remoção de terra e pedras em vez de grão e as suas fracções. Aumentos significativos foram encontrados para danos causados por insetos, grãos fermentados e danificados, enquanto o nível de queimados foi significativamente reduzido após o processo de pré-limpeza. O amido aumentou após a pré-limpeza já que contaminantes normalmente são pobres neste componente, porém os níveis de fibra também aumentaram. Os níveis de energia metabolizável aparente, aminoácidos, digestibilidade aparente (P 0,05) e total (P 0,05) da histidina, de lisina total e metionina (P 0,05) foram reduzidos após a pré-limpeza. A densidade foi maior quando havia menos impurezas, como a casca de palha ou grãos pequenos. A presença de milho quebrado foi positivamente correlacionada (P 0,05) com material estranho (0,63) e fragmentos (0,76), enquanto que a proporção do milho danificado foi positivamente correlacionado com material estranho (0,68), os fragmentos (0,58) e milho quebrado (0,83). Neste estudo, mesmo as amostras sendo classificadas como de excelente qualidade antes da pré-limpeza, o processo de pré-limpeza foi eficaz em reduzir a umidade e atividade da água, que ajuda a controlar o crescimento de fungos ou outros microorganismos nas rações. Os níveis de amido e fibra aumentaram após a pré-limpeza, enquanto que os níveis de energia metabolizável aparente não foram melhorados pela pré-limpeza.

Quality assessment of corn batches received at a feed mill in the brazilian cerrado

This study aimed at investigating factors that contribute to changes in the quality of corn used in compound poultry feeds. Samples were collected from 6488 bulk cargos received at a feed mill located close to Brasília, Brazil. The parameters studied were divided into two groups: those related to corn chemical composition, including crude protein (% CP), ether extract (% EE), crude fiber (% CF), nitrogen-free extract (% NFE), and estimated metabolizable energy (ME), and corn physical characteristics, including density, moisture, and grain physical damage. High coefficients of determination (R²) and low coefficients of variation (CV) were determined for the chemical and physical parameters. The analysis of variance showed low to medium R². Month, year, supplier, and their interactions influenced (p 0.05) all chemical properties, as well as density, moisture, and ME. Physical characteristics were less affected by those factors, except for quantity of damaged grains. The principal component analysis separated the physical and chemical factors. The coefficients of the first component explained 54% of the total variation between variables. The first principal component showed that NFE and ME increased as humidity decreased. The second component also showed a decrease of physical problems due to reduction in humidity. Results indicate that the feed mills should take preventive measures when selecting suppliers, and diets should be formulated according to the differences in chemical and physical composition of corn supplied in different months and years.

Quality assessment of corn batches received at a feed mill in the brazilian cerrado

This study aimed at investigating factors that contribute to changes in the quality of corn used in compound poultry feeds. Samples were collected from 6488 bulk cargos received at a feed mill located close to Brasília, Brazil. The parameters studied were divided into two groups: those related to corn chemical composition, including crude protein (% CP), ether extract (% EE), crude fiber (% CF), nitrogen-free extract (% NFE), and estimated metabolizable energy (ME), and corn physical characteristics, including density, moisture, and grain physical damage. High coefficients of determination (R²) and low coefficients of variation (CV) were determined for the chemical and physical parameters. The analysis of variance showed low to medium R². Month, year, supplier, and their interactions influenced (p 0.05) all chemical properties, as well as density, moisture, and ME. Physical characteristics were less affected by those factors, except for quantity of damaged grains. The principal component analysis separated the physical and chemical factors. The coefficients of the first component explained 54% of the total variation between variables. The first principal component showed that NFE and ME increased as humidity decreased. The second component also showed a decrease of physical problems due to reduction in humidity. Results indicate that the feed mills should take preventive measures when selecting suppliers, and diets should be formulated according to the differences in chemical and physical composition of corn supplied in different months and years.

Quality assessment of corn batches received at a feed mill in the brazilian cerrado

This study aimed at investigating factors that contribute to changes in the quality of corn used in compound poultry feeds. Samples were collected from 6488 bulk cargos received at a feed mill located close to Brasília, Brazil. The parameters studied were divided into two groups: those related to corn chemical composition, including crude protein (% CP), ether extract (% EE), crude fiber (% CF), nitrogen-free extract (% NFE), and estimated metabolizable energy (ME), and corn physical characteristics, including density, moisture, and grain physical damage. High coefficients of determination (R²) and low coefficients of variation (CV) were determined for the chemical and physical parameters. The analysis of variance showed low to medium R². Month, year, supplier, and their interactions influenced (p 0.05) all chemical properties, as well as density, moisture, and ME. Physical characteristics were less affected by those factors, except for quantity of damaged grains. The principal component analysis separated the physical and chemical factors. The coefficients of the first component explained 54% of the total variation between variables. The first principal component showed that NFE and ME increased as humidity decreased. The second component also showed a decrease of physical problems due to reduction in humidity. Results indicate that the feed mills should take preventive measures when selecting suppliers, and diets should be formulated according to the differences in chemical and physical composition of corn supplied in different months and years.(AU)

Farelo de soja proveniente de grãos avariados na dieta de ovinos confinados

Com objetivo de avaliar o farelo de soja proveniente de grãos avariados (79,9% de avarias sendo 60,1% destes fermentados) (FSA), em substituição ao farelo de soja normal (menos que 8% de avarias) (FSN), foram realizados dois experimentos, no laboratório de nutrição animal e no setor de Ovinocultura da Fazenda Experimental da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso. No experimento I avaliou-se a produção de gás, taxa de produção de gás, latência, digestibilidade da matéria seca (DIVMS) e proteína bruta (DIVPB) e produção de nitrogênio amoniacal (N-NH3) in vitro, para os dois tipos de farelo e uma dieta contendo níveis de FSA em substituição ao FSN. Apesar de possuir composição química similar, incluindo o conteúdo de aminoácidos, observamos que o FSA apresentou menor (P<0,05) produção de gás in vitro, exceto no tempo 6 horas após a incubação (P>0.05), DIVMS e DIVPB com líquido ruminal do que o FSN, porém essa diferença não foi observada (P>0,05) quando adicionamos solução de HCl e Pepsina nos frascos, o que indica a ocorrência de alguns efeitos negativos sobre a população microbiana ruminal, mas que não ocorre no ambiente pós-ruminal. Não foi observado efeito (P>0.05) para a taxa de digestão. Observamos também efeitos quadráticos (P<0,05) dos níveis de FSA nas dietas, sobre a produção de gás em algus tempos de incubação até 36 horas, porém, esse efeito desapareceu em 48 horas. Para o DIVMS e DIVPB das dietas, não observamos efeito (P>0,05), para os tempos 48 e 60 horas após a incubação. Existe algum efeito que limita o crescimento microbiano na presença de líquido ruminal, entretanto, este efeito não ocorre na presença de digestão ácida. Além disso, quando o FSA está incluso na dieta, apresenta menor efeito sobre as variáveis analisadas. Isto sugere que o uso de FSA na alimentação de ruminantes não promove efeitos negativos. O segundo experimento in vivo, foi realizado para avaliar o consumo, digestibilidade aparente dos nutrientes e desempenho de cordeiros confinados. As dietas experimentais foram compostas por silagem de milho (200g.kg- 1 na MS) concentrado (800g.kg-1 na MS) e mistura mineral. O concentrado foi composto por milho, farelo de soja normal ou avariado (0, 333, 666 e 1000 g.kg-1 substituindo o farelo de soja normal) e mistura mineral. Não houve efeito dos níveis de FSA nas dietas sobre consumo (P>0,05) ou digestibilidade (P>0,05) dos nutrientes (MS, MO, e FDN), com exceção da digestibilidade da PB, que encontrou uma tendência de efeito linear (P=0,0875). Não encontramos nenhum efeito dos níveis de FSA nas dietas sobre as variáveis de desempenho, exceto para o rendimento de carcaça, onde encontramos uma tendência de efeito linear (P=0,0855). O farelo de soja proveniente de grãos avariados, tendo como principal tipo de avaria os grãos fermentados, não afeta o desempenho animal e tem potencial de substituição de farelo de soja em dietas para ovinos em confinamento. Portanto, o farelo de soja proveniente de grãos contendo 79,9% de avarias, sendo estas compostas principalmente por grãos fermentados, não apresenta efeitos negativos sobre a produção de gás e digestibilidade total, consumo e digestibilidade aparente dos nutrientes e desempenho animal, podendo substituir o farelo de soja proveniente de grãos não avariados na dieta de ruminantes.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the soybean meal from damaged grains (79.9% of malfunctions, 60.1% of which were fermented) (FSA), replacing normal soybean meal (less than 8% of faults) two experiments were carried out in the animal nutrition laboratory and in the Sheep sector of the Experimental Farm of the Federal University of Mato Grosso. In the experiment I, were evaluated gas production, gas production rate, latency, dry matter digestibility (IVDDM) crude protein (IVDPB) and ammoniacal nitrogen production (N-NH3) in vitro for both types of soybean meal and a diet containing DSBM levels in place of NSBM. Although DSBM had a similar chemical composition, including amino acid content, we observed that DSBM showed lower (P <0.05) gas production in vitro, except in time 6 hours after incubation (P> 0.05), IVDDM and IVDCP with (P> 0.05) when we added solution of HCl and Pepsin in the flasks, which indicates the occurrence of some negative effects on the ruminal microbial population, but that does not occur in the post ruminal environment. No effect (P> 0.05) was observed for the rate of digestion. We also observed quadratic effects (P <0.05) of DSBM levels in the diets on gas production in some incubation times up to 36 hours, but this effect disappeared in 48 hours. For the IVDDM and IDVCP of the diets, we observed no effect (P> 0.05), at times 48 and 60 hours after incubation. There is some effect that limits the microbial growth in the presence of ruminal liquid, however, this effect does not occur in the presence of acid digestion. In addition, when DSBM is included in the diet, it has less effect on the analyzed variables. This suggests that the use of DSBM in ruminant feeding does not promote negative effects. The second in vivo experiment was performed to evaluate the intake, apparent digestibility of nutrients and performance of confined lambs. Experimental diets were composed of corn silage (200g.kg-1 in DM) concentrate (800g.kg-1 in DM) and mineral mix. The concentrate was composed of corn, normal or damaged soybean meal (0, 333, 666 and 1000 g.kg-1 replacing normal soybean meal) and mineral blend. There was no effect of the DSBM levels in the diets on consumption (P> 0.05) or digestibility (P> 0.05) of the nutrients (DM, OM, and NDF), with the exception of CP digestibility, which found a tendency linear effect (P = 0.0875). We did not find any effect of DSBM levels in the diets on performance variables, except for carcass yield, where we found a trend of linear effect (P = 0.0855). Soybean meal from faulty grains, having the main type of malfunction of fermented grains, does not affect animal performance and has the potential to substitute soybean meal in diets for confined sheep. Therefore, soybean meal from grains containing 79.9% of malfunctions, which are composed mainly of fermented grains, does not present negative effects on gas production and total digestibility, consumption and apparent digestibility of nutrients and animal performance, being able to substitute the soybean meal from non-damaged grains in the ruminant diet.

Fusarium species and fumonisins associated with maize kernels produced in Rio Grande do Sul State for the 2008/09 and 2009/10 growing seasons

Ear rots caused by Fusarium spp. are among the main fungal diseases that contribute to poor quality and the contamination of maize grains with mycotoxins. This study aimed to determine the visual incidence of fungal-damaged kernels (FDKs), the incidence of two main Gibberella (a teleomorph of Fusarium) complexes (G. fujikuroi and G. zeae) associated with maize using a seed health blotter test, and the fumonisin levels, using high performance liquid chromatography, in samples of maize grains grown across 23 municipalities during the 2008/09 and 2009/10 growing seasons. Additionally, 104 strains that were representative of all of the analysed samples were identified to species using PCR assays. The mean FDK was seven per cent, and only six of the samples had levels greater than six per cent. Fusarium spp. of the G. fujikuroi complex were present in 96% of the samples, and G. zeae was present in 18% of the samples (5/27). The mean incidence of G. fujikuroi was 58%, and the incidence of G. zeae varied from 2 to 6%. FB1 was found in 58.6%, FB2 in 37.9%, and both toxins in 37.9% of the samples. The FB1 and FB2 levels were below the quantification limits for 41.3% of the samples, and the mean FB1 levels (0.66 µg/g) were higher than the mean FB2 levels (0.42 µg/g). The PCR identification separated the 104 isolates into three of the G. fujikuroi complex: F. verticillioides (76%), F. subglutinans (4%) and F. proliferatum (2%); and G. zeae (anamorph = F. graminearum) (18%). Our results confirmed the dominance of F. verticillioides, similar to other regions of Brazil, but they differed due to the relatively higher incidence of F. graminearum. Total fumonisin levels were below the maximum limit determined by current Brazilian regulations.(AU)