Quality of milk fat obtained from cows and buffaloes fed a diet supplemented with flaxseed or soybean oils

The experiment was carried out to evaluate the quality of anhydrous milk fat (AMF) of cows and buffaloes supplemented with flaxseed oil (FO), soybean oil (SO), or their mixture (FSO). Lactating crossbred cows and buffaloes were fed with control diet or with one of three supplements: 2% FO, 2% SO, and 2% FSO according to a double 4 x4 Latin Square Design. The diets with FO, SO, or FSO reduced saturated FA, mainly C4:0, C14:0 and C16:0, while increased the unsaturated FA C18:1 and C18:2 in milk from cows andbuffaloes. Cholesterol content decreased in cow's AMF while increased in buffalo's AMF when a diet supplemented with FO, SO, or FSO. The diet with SO or FSO increased the content of vitamin E in AMF obtained from cows (25.06 and 17.89 mg 100 g-1) and buffaloes (28.48 and 30.32 mg 100 g-1) compared with the control diet (11.02 and 15.68 mg 100 g-1), respectively, which correlated positively with scavenging activity for DPPH• (r2= 0.66) and ABTS•(r2= 0.67) radicals. Solid fat content (SFC) was high for cow's AMF, with 58.12-60.37% at 5°C compared to that of buffalo's AMF, with 52.37-56.98%, but was low for cow's AMF at >15°C. Finally, supplementing a diet with vegetable oils, particularly SO, improves the quality of AMF; increases USFA/SFA ratio, vitamin E content, and antioxidant activities.(AU)

Different N6: N3 Ratios on Performance, Egg Quality, and Health of 81-Week-Old Laying Hens

This study aimed to evaluate different n6:n3ratios on performance, serum biochemical variables, and egg quality in 81-week-old laying hens. A total of 224 laying hens, 81-week-old Hysex White, were utilized and distributed in a completely randomized design consisting of seven treatments and eight replications of four birds per cage, totaling 56 cages. The experimental treatments consisted of seven different n6:n3fatty acid ratios: 1.0:1.0, 2.0:1.0, 4.0:1.0, 8.0:1.0, 16.0:1.0, 32.0:1.0, and 64.0:1.0. For diet formulation, sunflower oil, rich in omega-6, and linseed oil, rich in omega-3, were used. Productive performance, egg quality and serum biochemical variables of laying hens were evaluated at the end of the cycle at 26, 27, and 28 days. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted and orthogonal contrasts were used to obtain the sum of squares of the treatment of the analysis of variance in polynomial regression effects. Egg quality variables did not vary significantly between the diets. Therefore, diet supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids at different ratios was possible without altering egg quality. The only exception was Haugh unit, which displayed a quadratic effect indicating that the best value was the n6:n3ratio of 32, according to data significance. It was concluded that an increase in n6:n3ratios decreases laying hens' feed intake. The n6:n3 ratio of 34.64 provides greater eggs' Haugh units, decreasing from that value on. The ratios of n6:n3 did not influence the hens' serum biochemical variables.(AU)

Influence of new phytoregulators on oilseed flax growth, development, yielding capacity, and product quality / Influência de novos fitorreguladores no crescimento, desenvolvimento, capacidade produtiva e qualidade do produto da linhaça oleaginosa

The use of phytoregulators is a modern way of producing crops to increase yields and product quality. The components of phytoregulators have a beneficial effect on the growth and development of plants and help to withstand unfavorable environmental factors, stress, lack of mineral nutrition, soil fatigue, and the action of a wide range of pesticides. The research is aimed to investigate the influence of three phytoregulators: Cherkaz, Floravit, EcoFus on two varieties of flax: Severny and LM 98. We conducted a 3-year, field experiment with flax. In the so-called herringbone stage of the plant growth, the flax seedlings were treated the investigated phytoregulators. Flax plants were analyzed for yields. The method of near-infrared spectroscopy was used to analyze the content of lipids and proteins in flax seeds after harvesting. The oil content in flax seeds was determined. Using chromatography, we analyzed each variant of the experiment from the point of view of fatty acid composition. The application of phytoregulators increased the seed yield by 14-19% and the short fiber yield by 9-20% relative to control. The protein content in the seeds of the experimental samples Floravit and Cherkaz increased by 2.3-2.5% and by 1.5% in the experiments with EcoFus relative to the control. The lipid content in flax seeds increased by 5-5.6% (Floravit), by 3.5-3.95% (EcoFus), and by 4.7-5.1% (Cherkaz) relative to control. The oil ratio in flax seeds of the LM 98 and Severny varieties averaged 35.5-45.5%. An increase in the oil yields was 2.8-6.9% for Floravit, 2-4.1% for EcoFus, and 4.4-4.9% for Cherkaz relative to control. The application of Floravit, Cherkaz and EkoFus in flaxseed cultivation contributed to an increase in polyunsaturated fatty acids in oil: the content of ω-3 fatty acids ranged 61.90-63.10% compared to control 54.70%. Floravit proved to be the most effective of the three tested phytoregulators. The studies carried out over three years allow us to conclude that the use of new phytoregulators contributes to an increase in the quality and flaxseed yield and the flax fiber yield. Floravit was the most effective preparation and can be used for pre-sowing seed treatment and during the growing season.

O uso de fitorreguladores é uma maneira moderna de produzir culturas para aumentar a produtividade e a qualidade do produto. Os componentes dos fitorreguladores têm um efeito benéfico no crescimento e desenvolvimento das plantas e ajudam a suportar fatores ambientais desfavoráveis, estresse, falta de nutrição mineral, fadiga do solo e ação de uma gama de pesticidas. A pesquisa tem como objetivo investigar a influência de três fitorreguladores, Cherkaz, Floravit e EcoFus, em duas variedades de linho: Severny e LM 98. Realizamos um experimento de campo de três anos com o linho. No chamado estágio de espinha de peixe do crescimento da planta, as mudas de linho foram tratadas com os fitorreguladores investigados. As plantas de linho foram analisadas quanto à produtividade. O método de espectroscopia no infravermelho próximo foi utilizado para analisar o conteúdo de lipídios e proteínas em sementes de linho após a colheita. O teor de óleo nas sementes de linho foi determinado. Usando cromatografia, analisamos cada variante do experimento do ponto de vista da composição de ácidos graxos. A aplicação de fitorreguladores aumentou o rendimento de sementes em 14-19% e o rendimento de fibra curta em 9-20% em relação ao controle. O teor de proteína nas sementes das amostras experimentais Floravit e Cherkaz aumentou em 2,3-2,5% e em 1,5% nos experimentos com EcoFus em relação ao controle. O teor de lipídios nas sementes de linho aumentou 5-5,6% para Floravit, 3,5-3,95% para EcoFus e 4,7-5,1% para Cherkaz em relação ao controle. A proporção de óleo nas sementes de linho das variedades LM 98 e Severny foi de 35,5 a 45,5%. Um aumento nos rendimentos do petróleo foi de 2,8-6,9% para Floravit, 2-4,1% para EcoFus e 4,4-4,9% para Cherkaz em relação ao controle. A aplicação de Floravit, Cherkaz e EkoFus no cultivo de linhaça contribuiu para o aumento dos ácidos graxos poli-insaturados no óleo: o teor de ácidos graxos ω-3 variou de 61,90 a 63,10% em comparação com o controle (54,70%). Floravit provou ser o mais eficaz dos três fitorreguladores testados. Os estudos realizados ao longo de três anos permitem concluir que o uso de novos fitorreguladores contribui para o aumento da qualidade e do rendimento da linhaça e do rendimento da fibra de linho. Floravit foi o medicamento mais eficaz e pode ser usado para o tratamento de sementes pré-semeadura e durante a estação de crescimento.

Carcass and beef quality of crossbred cattle fed increasing linseed oil levels / Qualidade da carcaça e da carne de bovinos mestiços alimentados com níveis crescentes de óleo de linhaça

Strategies to improve beef nutritional value, mainly fatty acid composition, have been a major goal for the scientific community. The use of different oil contents, mostly those rich in unsaturated fatty acids, can be interesting for cost reduction, as well as cattle performance and meat quality improvements. This study assessed the influence of diets containing increasing linseed oil levels (1.0, 3.8, and 5.2% DM) on performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of feedlot-finished Nellore x Canchim steers and heifers. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design and arranged in a mixed 3 x 2 factorial scheme. Increasing oil levels linearly decreased dry matter intake (DMI) (P < 0.05) and hence improved feed efficiency (P < 0.05), regardless of sexual condition. A beneficial effect of increasing the inclusion of linseed oil was the reduction DMI. Steers had a higher weight at slaughter (P < 0.05) and heifers had greater backfat thickness (P < 0.05). The concentrations of most fatty acids were changed by the linseed oil levels studied (P < 0.05). Dietary inclusion of linseed oil improved beef quality by reducing (P < 0.05) the n-6:n-3 ratio by 1.3 points per percentage point increase in linseed oil level in the finishing diet of both sexes.(AU)

Estratégias para melhorar os aspectos nutricionais da carne bovina, principalmente sua composição em ácidos graxos, têm se tornado uma meta importante para a comunidade científica. O uso de diferentes níveis de óleo, rico em ácidos graxos insaturados, pode ser uma estratégia interessante para redução de custos com melhoria no desempenho e na qualidade da carne. Este estudo avaliou a influência de dietas contendo níveis crescentes de óleo de linhaça (1,0; 3,8 e 5,2% MS) no desempenho, características de carcaça e qualidade da carne de novilhos e novilhas Nelore x Canchim terminados em confinamento. O delineamento foi em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 3 x 2 em modelo misto. Um aumento nos níveis de óleo diminuiu linearmente o consumo de matéria seca (CMS) (P < 0,05) e, consequentemente, melhorou a eficiência alimentar (P < 0,05), independentemente da condição sexual. Um efeito benéfico do aumento da inclusão do óleo de linhaça foi a redução no CMS. Os novilhos apresentaram maior peso ao abate (P < 0,05) e as novilhas apresentaram maior espessura de toucinho (P < 0,05). A concentração da maioria dos ácidos graxos foi alterada pelos níveis de óleo de linhaça (P < 0,05). A inclusão de óleo de linhaça melhora a qualidade da carne ao reduzir (P < 0,05) a razão n-6: n-3 em 1,3 pontos para cada aumento de ponto percentual de óleo de linhaça na dieta de terminação de ambos os sexos.(AU)

Flaxseed oil and clove leaf essential oil in Zebrafish diet (Danio rerio)

Flaxseed oil is recognized as the plant source richest in α-linolenic acid, whereas clove leaf essential oil has a strong antioxidant capacity.The objective of this study was to determine the in vitro antioxidant capacity of diets containing a combination of flaxseed oil (FO) and clove leaf essential oil (CLEO), as well as to use zebrafish (Danio rerio) to assess theireffect on the animalsgrowth. Fifty days after hatching, a total of 420 male specimens (0.29 ± 0.04 g)weredivided into seven groups for each diet and fed for 55 daysto be used, with the diets being: control, absent FO and CLEO; 3% FO + 0.5% CLEO; 3% FO + 1% CLEO; 6% FO + 0.5% CLEO; 6% FO + 1% CLEO; 9% FO + 0.5% CLEO and 9% FO + 1% CLEO. Antioxidant activity was determined through DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) tests, showing interaction effect between factors (FO x CLEO, p <0.05); the diets containing 1% combined with 3, 6 or 9%of FOpresented meanshigher than those of the0.5%diets. No mortality was observed during the experiment. For final weight and weight gain, there was no interaction effect (p> 0.05), only isolated effect for FO, with the fish fed 6 and 9% diets having the best results. Final total length and specific growth rates showed interaction effect (p <0.05). As for specific growth rates, the best response was that of the diet with 6% FO and 0.5% CLEO. Final length showed increase with FO levels, even when there was association with0.5 or 1% of CLEO. Therefore, combined use of9% of FL with 0.5% of CLEO is recommended for zebrafish.(AU)

Flaxseed oil and clove leaf essential oil in Zebrafish diet (Danio rerio)

Flaxseed oil is recognized as the plant source richest in α-linolenic acid, whereas clove leaf essential oil has a strong antioxidant capacity.The objective of this study was to determine the in vitro antioxidant capacity of diets containing a combination of flaxseed oil (FO) and clove leaf essential oil (CLEO), as well as to use zebrafish (Danio rerio) to assess theireffect on the animals’growth. Fifty days after hatching, a total of 420 male specimens (0.29 ± 0.04 g)weredivided into seven groups for each diet and fed for 55 daysto be used, with the diets being: control, absent FO and CLEO; 3% FO + 0.5% CLEO; 3% FO + 1% CLEO; 6% FO + 0.5% CLEO; 6% FO + 1% CLEO; 9% FO + 0.5% CLEO and 9% FO + 1% CLEO. Antioxidant activity was determined through DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) tests, showing interaction effect between factors (FO x CLEO, p 0.05), only isolated effect for FO, with the fish fed 6 and 9% diets having the best results. Final total length and specific growth rates showed interaction effect (p <0.05). As for specific growth rates, the best response was that of the diet with 6% FO and 0.5% CLEO. Final length showed increase with FO levels, even when there was association with0.5 or 1% of CLEO. Therefore, combined use of9% of FL with 0.5% of CLEO is recommended for zebrafish.

Dietary vegetable oils inclusion on the performance, hormonal levels and hsp 70 gene expression in broilers under heat stress

The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of unsaturated and saturated oils on the performance, hormonal levels and hsp gene expression in broiler chickens exposed to heat stress. 300 one-day male broiler chicks were assigned to 4 treatments (Diets containing palm, corn, linseed or olive oils) with 5 replicates. At day 28 of age, 2 chickens were removed from each replicate, then blood samples and liver tissue samples were collected for analyses. Feeding linseed and olive oil reduced feed conversion ratio compared to corn and palm oils. The lowest level of insulin was for chickens fed linseed oil and corn oil. The highest level of corticosterone was found in chickens fed palm oil and the lowest level was for those received linseed oil. Chickens received linseed and corn oils had the highest levels of T3 and T4 and those fed palm and olive oils had the lowest levels. The highest HSP 70 gene expression was for chickens fed diet containing olive and linseed oils and the lowest one was for those fed corn and palm oils. It was concluded that olive oil and linseed oil could improve performance and heat tolerance of chickens under heat stress.(AU)

Dietary vegetable oils inclusion on the performance, hormonal levels and hsp 70 gene expression in broilers under heat stress

The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of unsaturated and saturated oils on the performance, hormonal levels and hsp gene expression in broiler chickens exposed to heat stress. 300 one-day male broiler chicks were assigned to 4 treatments (Diets containing palm, corn, linseed or olive oils) with 5 replicates. At day 28 of age, 2 chickens were removed from each replicate, then blood samples and liver tissue samples were collected for analyses. Feeding linseed and olive oil reduced feed conversion ratio compared to corn and palm oils. The lowest level of insulin was for chickens fed linseed oil and corn oil. The highest level of corticosterone was found in chickens fed palm oil and the lowest level was for those received linseed oil. Chickens received linseed and corn oils had the highest levels of T3 and T4 and those fed palm and olive oils had the lowest levels. The highest HSP 70 gene expression was for chickens fed diet containing olive and linseed oils and the lowest one was for those fed corn and palm oils. It was concluded that olive oil and linseed oil could improve performance and heat tolerance of chickens under heat stress.

Perfil hematológico e bioquímico de roedores de laboratório alimentados com rações contendo diferentes fontes lipídicas e métodos de esterilização / Hematological and biochemical profile of laboratory rodents feeded with rations containing different lipid sources and sterilization methods

Objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar os efeitos de diferentes métodos de esterilização e fontes de óleo (salmão e linhaça) em formulação de rações sobre os parâmetros bioquímicos e hematológicos de ratos Wistar e camundongos NIH em diferentes idades. Foram avaliados 336 animais, sendo 168 de cada biomodelo. Houve efeito significativo das fontes de óleo sobre os parâmetros bioquímicos plasmáticos em camundongos NIH e ratos Wistar (P 0,05). Conclui-se que o óleo de salmão e linhaça podem ser utilizados nas rações para camundongos NIH e ratos Wistar, independente do método de esterilização adotado.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different methods of sterilization and oil sources (salmon and flaxseed) in the formulation of diets on the biochemical and hematological parameters of Wistar rats and NIH mice at different ages. 336 animals were evaluated, 168 from each biomodel. There was a significant effect of oil sources on plasma biochemical parameters in NIH mice and Wistar rats (P 0.05). It was concluded that salmon and linseed oil can be used in diets for NIH mice and Wistar rats, regardless of the sterilization method adopted.

Perfil hematológico e bioquímico de roedores de laboratório alimentados com rações contendo diferentes fontes lipídicas e métodos de esterilização / Hematological and biochemical profile of laboratory rodents feeded with rations containing different lipid sources and sterilization methods

Objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar os efeitos de diferentes métodos de esterilização e fontes de óleo (salmão e linhaça) em formulação de rações sobre os parâmetros bioquímicos e hematológicos de ratos Wistar e camundongos NIH em diferentes idades. Foram avaliados 336 animais, sendo 168 de cada biomodelo. Houve efeito significativo das fontes de óleo sobre os parâmetros bioquímicos plasmáticos em camundongos NIH e ratos Wistar (P 0,05). Conclui-se que o óleo de salmão e linhaça podem ser utilizados nas rações para camundongos NIH e ratos Wistar, independente do método de esterilização adotado.(AU)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different methods of sterilization and oil sources (salmon and flaxseed) in the formulation of diets on the biochemical and hematological parameters of Wistar rats and NIH mice at different ages. 336 animals were evaluated, 168 from each biomodel. There was a significant effect of oil sources on plasma biochemical parameters in NIH mice and Wistar rats (P < 0.05). There were no significant effects of the sterilization methods on any evaluated parameter (P > 0.05). It was concluded that salmon and linseed oil can be used in diets for NIH mice and Wistar rats, regardless of the sterilization method adopted.(AU)

Types of sterilization in feed containing different lipidic sources for golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) / Tipos de esterilização em rações com diferentes fontes lipídicas para hamster golden (Mesocricetus auratus)

The Golden hamster has been gaining significance as a new experimental biomodel, finding use as a reliable diagnostic tool in biomedical research and for zoonosis. Authentic data in terms of digestibility, interactions among raw materials and essential nutrients, besides the influence exerted by various sterilization processes on animal behavior remain unclear. We aimed to assess the influence of sterilization, via autoclaving and irradiation, of pellet feeds prepared using salmon or linseed oil on the digestibility and plasma biochemical parameters in Golden hamsters. Randomized evaluations were conducted on 36 adult male Golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus), distributed in six treatments and six replications, namely: common salmon oil; radiated salmon; autoclaved salmon; common linseed oil; radiated linseed and autoclaved linseed. A remarkable effect of the sterilization was evident on the digestibility and protein solubility of the feed, which was lower for autoclaved diets. There was also a significant effect on blood parameters. Animals fed diets containing linseed oil showed lower blood glucose compared to the others. Thus, the inference reached was that while salmon and linseed oil can be used in laboratory hamster feeds, autoclaving disturbs the nutritional quality of the rations.

O hamster Golden é um importante biomodelo utilizado na pesquisa biomédica e como meio de diagnóstico para zoonoses. Informações de qualidade, digestibilidade, interações das matérias primas e exigências nutricionais, assim como os efeitos decorrentes dos diferentes processos de esterilização sobre o desempenho animal ainda são desconhecidos. Objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar os efeitos da esterilização por autoclavagem e irradiação de rações peletizadas, formuladas com óleo de salmão ou linhaça, sobre a digestibilidade e parâmetros bioquímicos plasmáticos de hamsters Golden. Foram avaliados 36 hamsters Golden (Mesocricetus auratus), machos adultos distribuídos em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado com seis tratamentos e seis repetições, a saber: óleo de salmão comum; salmão irradiada; salmão autoclavada; óleo de linhaça comum; linhaça irradiada e linhaça autoclavada. Houve efeito significativo da esterilização sobre a digestibilidade e solubilidade proteica da ração, que foi pior para as rações autoclavadas. Também houve efeito significativo sobre os parâmetros sanguíneos. Animais alimentados com rações contendo óleo de linhaça apresentaram glicemia mais baixa em comparação aos demais. Conclui-se que o óleo de salmão e linhaça pode ser utilizado em rações para hamsters de laboratório, porém a autoclavação interfere na qualidade nutricional das dietas.

Types of sterilization in feed containing different lipidic sources for golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) / Tipos de esterilização em rações com diferentes fontes lipídicas para hamster golden (Mesocricetus auratus)

The Golden hamster has been gaining significance as a new experimental biomodel, finding use as a reliable diagnostic tool in biomedical research and for zoonosis. Authentic data in terms of digestibility, interactions among raw materials and essential nutrients, besides the influence exerted by various sterilization processes on animal behavior remain unclear. We aimed to assess the influence of sterilization, via autoclaving and irradiation, of pellet feeds prepared using salmon or linseed oil on the digestibility and plasma biochemical parameters in Golden hamsters. Randomized evaluations were conducted on 36 adult male Golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus), distributed in six treatments and six replications, namely: common salmon oil; radiated salmon; autoclaved salmon; common linseed oil; radiated linseed and autoclaved linseed. A remarkable effect of the sterilization was evident on the digestibility and protein solubility of the feed, which was lower for autoclaved diets. There was also a significant effect on blood parameters. Animals fed diets containing linseed oil showed lower blood glucose compared to the others. Thus, the inference reached was that while salmon and linseed oil can be used in laboratory hamster feeds, autoclaving disturbs the nutritional quality of the rations.(AU)

O hamster Golden é um importante biomodelo utilizado na pesquisa biomédica e como meio de diagnóstico para zoonoses. Informações de qualidade, digestibilidade, interações das matérias primas e exigências nutricionais, assim como os efeitos decorrentes dos diferentes processos de esterilização sobre o desempenho animal ainda são desconhecidos. Objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar os efeitos da esterilização por autoclavagem e irradiação de rações peletizadas, formuladas com óleo de salmão ou linhaça, sobre a digestibilidade e parâmetros bioquímicos plasmáticos de hamsters Golden. Foram avaliados 36 hamsters Golden (Mesocricetus auratus), machos adultos distribuídos em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado com seis tratamentos e seis repetições, a saber: óleo de salmão comum; salmão irradiada; salmão autoclavada; óleo de linhaça comum; linhaça irradiada e linhaça autoclavada. Houve efeito significativo da esterilização sobre a digestibilidade e solubilidade proteica da ração, que foi pior para as rações autoclavadas. Também houve efeito significativo sobre os parâmetros sanguíneos. Animais alimentados com rações contendo óleo de linhaça apresentaram glicemia mais baixa em comparação aos demais. Conclui-se que o óleo de salmão e linhaça pode ser utilizado em rações para hamsters de laboratório, porém a autoclavação interfere na qualidade nutricional das dietas.(AU)

Effect of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) and soybean (Glycine max) oils in Egyptian lactating buffalo and cow diets on the milk and soft cheese quality

Produce and compare soft cheese with potential benefits of human health from Egyptian buffalo's and cow's milk was studied. Eight Egyptian lactating buffalos and cows were fed a total mixed ration supplemented with either 0% oil (CD), 2% flaxseed oil (DFO), 2% soybean oil (DSO), or 2% of their mixture (1:1, DFSO) according to a double 4 x 4 Latin Square design. Milk yield was similar between buffalo's diets but was higher in cows fed a DFO, DSO or DFSO resulting in 11.15, 8.21% or 8.97% increases compared with the control diet, respectively. Milk composition was not significantly affected in both buffalos and cows fed diets. The DFO, DSO or DFSO displayed decreased short-chain fatty acids, especially DSO and DFSO (3.73 and 3.33%, respectively) when compared to CD for buffalo milk (6.32%). The DSO and DFSO were more effective for increasing unsaturated fatty acids followed by the DFSO in buffalo's milk fat (42.31 and 41.90 %), whereas DFO and DFSO were more effective in cow's milk fat (39.67 and 39.84%), respectively. DFO, DSO or DFSO had no significant effect on the yield, composition and sensory properties of resultant soft cheese compared to the CD for both lactating cows and buffalos. During storage, a diet rich in unsaturated fatty acids enhances protein proteolysis and antioxidant activity of soft cheese during storage compared to the CD especially for soft cheese produced from buffalo's milk.(AU)

Effect of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) and soybean (Glycine max) oils in Egyptian lactating buffalo and cow diets on the milk and soft cheese quality

Produce and compare soft cheese with potential benefits of human health from Egyptian buffalo's and cow's milk was studied. Eight Egyptian lactating buffalos and cows were fed a total mixed ration supplemented with either 0% oil (CD), 2% flaxseed oil (DFO), 2% soybean oil (DSO), or 2% of their mixture (1:1, DFSO) according to a double 4 x 4 Latin Square design. Milk yield was similar between buffalo's diets but was higher in cows fed a DFO, DSO or DFSO resulting in 11.15, 8.21% or 8.97% increases compared with the control diet, respectively. Milk composition was not significantly affected in both buffalos and cows fed diets. The DFO, DSO or DFSO displayed decreased short-chain fatty acids, especially DSO and DFSO (3.73 and 3.33%, respectively) when compared to CD for buffalo milk (6.32%). The DSO and DFSO were more effective for increasing unsaturated fatty acids followed by the DFSO in buffalo's milk fat (42.31 and 41.90 %), whereas DFO and DFSO were more effective in cow's milk fat (39.67 and 39.84%), respectively. DFO, DSO or DFSO had no significant effect on the yield, composition and sensory properties of resultant soft cheese compared to the CD for both lactating cows and buffalos. During storage, a diet rich in unsaturated fatty acids enhances protein proteolysis and antioxidant activity of soft cheese during storage compared to the CD especially for soft cheese produced from buffalo's milk.

Supplementation of cows with linseed: effects on antral follicle count, oocyte quality, and nutritional and plasma metabolite parameters / Suplementação de fêmeas girolando com linhaça: efeitos sobre contagem de folículos antrais, qualidade oocitária, parâmetros nutricionais e metabólitos plasmáticos

Linseed is distinguished by its composition of fatty acids, which are rich in unsaturated acids, and by the slow release of oil in the rumen, consequently providing a greater amount of lipids of interest for intestinal absorption. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of linseed supplementation on the antral follicle count (AFC) and oocyte quality of Girolando cows, as well as their digestive parameters and plasma metabolite. Twelve Girolando cows were used in the study and were randomly distributed in two experimental groups: control (CTL, n = 6) and linseed (LINS, n = 6). During the 126 days of supplementation, seven transvaginal ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up (OPU) sessions were performed at intervals of 21 days. AFC was performed in each OPU session. The cows fed with linseed showed no significant difference in the dry matter coefficient of digestibility (63.11 and 62.88), crude protein (62.7 and 55.26), neutral detergent fiber (NDF; 75.36 and 77.15), or acid detergent fiber (ADF; 72.45 and 74.77) for LINS and CTL, respectively. On the contrary, a higher level of ethereal extract was observed for LINS (69.31 vs. 40.7). There was no effect (p > 0.05) of lipid supplementation on plasma metabolite between groups and OPU sessions. There was no difference (p > 0.05) in the mean number of antral follicles (CTL: 31.14 ± 1.97; LINS: 25.52 ± 2.68), cumulus oocyte complexes recovered (CTL: 6.45 ± 1.66; LINS: 5.28 ± 1.18), or oocyte quality (CTL: 60.48% ± 8.46; LINS: 64.54% ± 7.77). The supplementation of 800g of linseed in the diet of Girolando cows did not alter the apparent digestibility of nutrients, AFC, or quality of oocytes obtained by OPU.

A linhaça destaca-se pela composição de ácidos graxos insaturados e por apresentar lenta liberação do óleo no rúmen e consequentemente fornecendo maior quantidade de lipídios de interesse para absorção intestinal. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da suplementação com linhaça sobre a contagem de folículos antrais e a qualidade oocitária de vacas Girolando, bem como parâmetros digestivos e metabólitos plasmáticos. Foram utilizadas doze fêmeas bovinas da raça Girolando distribuídas aleatoriamente em 2 grupos experimentais: controle (CTL n = 6) e linhaça (LINS, n = 6). Durante os 126 dias de suplementação foram realizadas 7 sessões de aspiração folicular guiada por ultrassonografia (OPU) com intervalo de 21 dias entre si. A cada sessão de OPU a CFA era realizada. Os animais alimentados com linhaça não apresentaram diferença no coeficiente de digestibilidade de matéria seca (63,11 vs. 62,88), proteína bruta (62,7 vs. 55,26), fibra em detergente neutro (75,36 vs. 77,15), fibra em detergente ácido (72,45 vs. 74,77) para LINS e CTL respectivamente. Por outro lado, os níveis de extrato etéreo foram superiores para LINS (69,31 vs. 40,7). Não houve efeito (P > 0,05) da suplementação lipídica sobre os metabólitos plasmáticos entre os grupos e as sessões de OPU. Não houve diferença (P > 0,05) no número médio de folículos antrais (31,14±1,97 vs. 25,52±2,68), COCs recuperados (6,45±1,66 vs. 5,28±1,18) e na qualidade dos oócitos (60,48%±8,46 vs. 64,54%±7,77) para LINS e CTL respectivamente. A suplementação de 800 g de linhaça na dieta de vacas Girolando não alterou a digestibilidade aparente dos nutrientes, bem como o número e a qualidade dos oócitos obtidos por OPU.

Supplementation of cows with linseed: effects on antral follicle count, oocyte quality, and nutritional and plasma metabolite parameters / Suplementação de fêmeas girolando com linhaça: efeitos sobre contagem de folículos antrais, qualidade oocitária, parâmetros nutricionais e metabólitos plasmáticos

Linseed is distinguished by its composition of fatty acids, which are rich in unsaturated acids, and by the slow release of oil in the rumen, consequently providing a greater amount of lipids of interest for intestinal absorption. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of linseed supplementation on the antral follicle count (AFC) and oocyte quality of Girolando cows, as well as their digestive parameters and plasma metabolite. Twelve Girolando cows were used in the study and were randomly distributed in two experimental groups: control (CTL, n = 6) and linseed (LINS, n = 6). During the 126 days of supplementation, seven transvaginal ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up (OPU) sessions were performed at intervals of 21 days. AFC was performed in each OPU session. The cows fed with linseed showed no significant difference in the dry matter coefficient of digestibility (63.11 and 62.88), crude protein (62.7 and 55.26), neutral detergent fiber (NDF; 75.36 and 77.15), or acid detergent fiber (ADF; 72.45 and 74.77) for LINS and CTL, respectively. On the contrary, a higher level of ethereal extract was observed for LINS (69.31 vs. 40.7). There was no effect (p > 0.05) of lipid supplementation on plasma metabolite between groups and OPU sessions. There was no difference (p > 0.05) in the mean number of antral follicles (CTL: 31.14 ± 1.97; LINS: 25.52 ± 2.68), cumulus oocyte complexes recovered (CTL: 6.45 ± 1.66; LINS: 5.28 ± 1.18), or oocyte quality (CTL: 60.48% ± 8.46; LINS: 64.54% ± 7.77). The supplementation of 800g of linseed in the diet of Girolando cows did not alter the apparent digestibility of nutrients, AFC, or quality of oocytes obtained by OPU.(AU)

A linhaça destaca-se pela composição de ácidos graxos insaturados e por apresentar lenta liberação do óleo no rúmen e consequentemente fornecendo maior quantidade de lipídios de interesse para absorção intestinal. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da suplementação com linhaça sobre a contagem de folículos antrais e a qualidade oocitária de vacas Girolando, bem como parâmetros digestivos e metabólitos plasmáticos. Foram utilizadas doze fêmeas bovinas da raça Girolando distribuídas aleatoriamente em 2 grupos experimentais: controle (CTL n = 6) e linhaça (LINS, n = 6). Durante os 126 dias de suplementação foram realizadas 7 sessões de aspiração folicular guiada por ultrassonografia (OPU) com intervalo de 21 dias entre si. A cada sessão de OPU a CFA era realizada. Os animais alimentados com linhaça não apresentaram diferença no coeficiente de digestibilidade de matéria seca (63,11 vs. 62,88), proteína bruta (62,7 vs. 55,26), fibra em detergente neutro (75,36 vs. 77,15), fibra em detergente ácido (72,45 vs. 74,77) para LINS e CTL respectivamente. Por outro lado, os níveis de extrato etéreo foram superiores para LINS (69,31 vs. 40,7). Não houve efeito (P > 0,05) da suplementação lipídica sobre os metabólitos plasmáticos entre os grupos e as sessões de OPU. Não houve diferença (P > 0,05) no número médio de folículos antrais (31,14±1,97 vs. 25,52±2,68), COCs recuperados (6,45±1,66 vs. 5,28±1,18) e na qualidade dos oócitos (60,48%±8,46 vs. 64,54%±7,77) para LINS e CTL respectivamente. A suplementação de 800 g de linhaça na dieta de vacas Girolando não alterou a digestibilidade aparente dos nutrientes, bem como o número e a qualidade dos oócitos obtidos por OPU.(AU)

Cryopreservation of semen from goats fed a diet supplemented with flaxseed / Criopreservação de sêmen de caprinos alimentados com dieta suplementada com semente de linhaça

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the inclusion of flaxseed in the diet of male goats on the resistance of semen to the cryopreservation process. Sixteen males were distributed in four groups and fed a diet supplemented with 0, 4, 8, and 12% of flaxseed for a period of 60 days. Only the ejaculates that presented motility and vigor above 70% and 3, respectively, were sent through the cryopreservation process. After thawing, the semen was evaluated through thermo resistance, hypoosmotic, and acrossomal integrity tests. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and regression at 5% of significance. There was positive quadratic behavior for motility after 60, 120, and 180 min in the thermoresistance test (TTR), and positive quadratic behavior for sperm vigor after thawing after 120 and 180 min in the TTR (P < 0.05). However, negative quadratic behavior was obtained for plasma membrane integrity according to the hypoosmotic test (P < 0.05) and there was a difference in the acrosomal integrity test, presenting an optimum maximum level of 3.25% of flaxseed for acrosomal integrity of 65.83% (P < 0.05). The results obtained demonstrated that the addition of as much as 12% of flaxseed to the diet of goat breeders improved post-thawing sperm quality.(AU)

O objetivo com o estudo foi avaliar o efeito da inclusão de semente de linhaça na dieta de machos caprinos sobre a resistência do sêmen frente ao processo de criopreservação. Foram utilizados 16 machos, os quais foram distribuídos em quatro grupos e receberam dieta suplementada com 0, 4, 8 e 12% de semente de linhaça, durante um período de 60 dias. As coletas de sêmen iniciaram 25 dias após o início do fornecimento das dietas. Apenas os ejaculados que apresentaram motilidade e vigor acima de 70% e 3, respectivamente, foram encaminhados para o processo de criopreservação. Após o descongelamento, o sêmen foi avaliado através dos testes de termorresistência, hiposmótico e de integridade acrossomal. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e regressão a 5% de significância. Houve comportamento quadrático positivo para a motilidade progressiva aos 60, 120 e 180 minutos no teste de termoresistência (TTR), e comportamento quadrático positivo para o vigor espermático pós-descongelamento aos 120 e 180 minutos no TTR (P<0,05). Entretanto, obteve-se comportamento quadrático negativo para a integridade da membrana plasmática pelo Teste Hiposmótico (P<0,05) e houve diferença para o teste de integridade acrossomal, apresentando nível máximo ótimo de 3,25% de semente de linhaça para integridade acrossomal de 65,83% (P<0,05). Os resultados obtidos demonstram que a adição de 12% de semente de linhaça na dieta de reprodutores caprinos melhora a qualidade espermática pós-descongelamento.(AU)

Performance and digestive characteristics in dairy cattle maintained under grazing regime and supplemented with linseed / Desempenho e características digestivas em bovinos leiteiros mantidos em regime de pastoreio suplementados com linhaça

Linseed is characterized by the rich unsaturated fatty acids and slow release of oil in the rumen. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the intake, rumen degradability, and digestibility of dairy cattle maintained under grazing regime and supplemented with linseed. Twelve Girolando (¾ Holstein × » Gir) cows with a mean age of 5.2 ± 1.9 years and body weight of 583.9 ± 67.6 kg were used. The cows were maintained in a rotational grazing system on the mombaça grass (Panicum maximum) and divided into 2 experimental groups. The CONTR (n = 6) group received only the base diet (pasture) and the LINS group (n = 6) received pasture plus linseed. Initially, a fifteen-day adaptation period was established to stabilize the desired consumption amount. After this period, the animals received 800 g of linseed for 126 d. The ruminal degradability was evaluated using 2 males with a cannula in the rumen, and they were provided the same experimental diet. The measured dry matter production of pasture did not show differences during the experimental period. The intake of crude protein and ethereal extract was higher, whereas neutral detergent fiber content was lower in the cows supplemented with linseed. However, this did not alter the weight gain and digestibility coefficients, except the digestibility coefficient of the ethereal extract. At the ruminal level, linseed showed low effective and potential degradability with negative effect on grass degradability.(AU)

A linhaça destaca-se pela composição de ácidos graxos ricos em ácidos insaturados e por apresentar lenta liberação do óleo no rúmen. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o consumo, a degradabilidade ruminal e a digestibilidade em bovinos leiteiros mantidos em regime de pastoreio e suplementados com linhaça em grão. Foram utilizadas 12 vacas da raça Girolando (¾ Holandês x » Gir) com idade media de 5,2 ± 1.9 anos com peso médio de 583.9 ± 67.6 kg, mantidas em sistema de pastoreio rotacionado de capim-mombaça (Panicum maximum) e divididas em 2 grupos experimentais. O grupo CONTR (n=6) recebeu apenas a dieta base (pastagem) e o grupo LINS (n=6) recebeu suplementação com 800 g/animal/dia de linhaça. Inicialmente foi realizado um período de adaptação de quinze dias para estabilização do consumo desejado. Após esse período os animais receberam 800 gramas de linhaça por 126 dias. A degradabilidade ruminal foi avaliada utilizando-se 2 machos fistulados no rúmen e submetidos a mesma dieta. A produção de matéria seca do capim não apresentou diferenças durante o período experimental. As vacas suplementadas com linhaça consumiram mais proteína bruta e extrato etéreo e tiveram menor consumo de fibra em detergente neutro, porém não foi suficiente para alterar o ganho de peso e os coeficientes de digestibilidade, exceto do extrato etéreo. Em nível ruminal a linhaça apresentou baixa degradabilidade efetiva e potencial, tendo efeito negativo sobre a degradabilidade do capim.(AU)

Nutritional properties and sensory analysis of yogurts made from milk of sheep fed linseed oil / Propriedades nutricionais e análise sensorial de iogurtes elaborados com leite de ovelhas alimentadas com óleo de linhaça

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of linseed oil in the diets of lactating ewes on the nutritional and sensory quality of yogurts. The yogurts were produced using 3 liters of sheep milk per treatment. In the first treatment, the yogurt was made from milk of ewes that did not receive dietary addition of linseed oil during lactation, and in the second treatment the yogurt was made from milk of ewes receiving 3% linseed oil supplementation in the concentrate. The chemical composition and fatty acid profile of the milk obtained in the two treatments were analyzed. In addition, sensory analysis was performed and the purchasing intention for the yogurts was evaluated. The results showed a similar fat, protein, total solids, moisture and ash content of the two yogurts produced (P>0.05). However, a higher concentration of omega-3 fatty acids was found in yogurts made from milk of ewes that received lipid supplementation (P0.05). The addition of 3% linseed oil to the diet of lactating ewes can be recommended as an alternative feed management of dairy sheep since it provides yogurts of adequate nutritional value and sensory characteristics. In addition, the product exhibits good acceptance and purchasing intention, and appears to be a promising product for the dairy industry.

Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar o efeito da inclusão de óleo de linhaça na dieta de ovelhas lactentes sobre a qualidade nutricional e sensorial de iogurtes. Para a fabricação dos iogurtes foram utilizando 3 litros de leite de ovelha de cada tratamento, sendo o primeiro elaborado com leite de ovelhas que não receberam durante a lactação, a adição de óleo de linhaça a dieta e o segundo, fabricado com leite obtido de ovelhas que receberam a suplementação de 3% de óleo de linhaça no concentrado da dieta. Foram avaliados a composição química e perfil de ácidos graxos do leite obtido nos dois tratamentos bem como teste sensorial, além da intenção de compra dos iogurtes. Os resultados mostraram que ambos os iogurtes desenvolvidos apresentaram teores semelhantes de gordura, proteína, sólidos totais, umidade e cinzas (P>0,05). No entanto, houve maior concentração de ácidos graxos ômega 3 nos iogurtes fabricados com leite obtidos de ovelhas que receberam suplementação lipídica (P0,05). O emprego de 3% de óleo de linhaça na dieta de ovelhas em lactação pode ser recomendado como alternativa de manejo alimentar de ovelhas leiteiras, pois proporciona a obtenção de iogurte de adequado valor nutricional e características sensoriais, bem como, boa aceitação e intenção de compra, demonstrando ser um produto promissor ao segmento lácteo.

Nutritional properties and sensory analysis of yogurts made from milk of sheep fed linseed oil / Propriedades nutricionais e análise sensorial de iogurtes elaborados com leite de ovelhas alimentadas com óleo de linhaça

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of linseed oil in the diets of lactating ewes on the nutritional and sensory quality of yogurts. The yogurts were produced using 3 liters of sheep milk per treatment. In the first treatment, the yogurt was made from milk of ewes that did not receive dietary addition of linseed oil during lactation, and in the second treatment the yogurt was made from milk of ewes receiving 3% linseed oil supplementation in the concentrate. The chemical composition and fatty acid profile of the milk obtained in the two treatments were analyzed. In addition, sensory analysis was performed and the purchasing intention for the yogurts was evaluated. The results showed a similar fat, protein, total solids, moisture and ash content of the two yogurts produced (P>0.05). However, a higher concentration of omega-3 fatty acids was found in yogurts made from milk of ewes that received lipid supplementation (P0.05). The addition of 3% linseed oil to the diet of lactating ewes can be recommended as an alternative feed management of dairy sheep since it provides yogurts of adequate nutritional value and sensory characteristics. In addition, the product exhibits good acceptance and purchasing intention, and appears to be a promising product for the dairy industry.(AU)

Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar o efeito da inclusão de óleo de linhaça na dieta de ovelhas lactentes sobre a qualidade nutricional e sensorial de iogurtes. Para a fabricação dos iogurtes foram utilizando 3 litros de leite de ovelha de cada tratamento, sendo o primeiro elaborado com leite de ovelhas que não receberam durante a lactação, a adição de óleo de linhaça a dieta e o segundo, fabricado com leite obtido de ovelhas que receberam a suplementação de 3% de óleo de linhaça no concentrado da dieta. Foram avaliados a composição química e perfil de ácidos graxos do leite obtido nos dois tratamentos bem como teste sensorial, além da intenção de compra dos iogurtes. Os resultados mostraram que ambos os iogurtes desenvolvidos apresentaram teores semelhantes de gordura, proteína, sólidos totais, umidade e cinzas (P>0,05). No entanto, houve maior concentração de ácidos graxos ômega 3 nos iogurtes fabricados com leite obtidos de ovelhas que receberam suplementação lipídica (P0,05). O emprego de 3% de óleo de linhaça na dieta de ovelhas em lactação pode ser recomendado como alternativa de manejo alimentar de ovelhas leiteiras, pois proporciona a obtenção de iogurte de adequado valor nutricional e características sensoriais, bem como, boa aceitação e intenção de compra, demonstrando ser um produto promissor ao segmento lácteo.(AU)