Influence of inclusion of low doses of tannin blends in beef cattle dietary supplements on in vitro and in situ digestibility of nutrients in some feedstuffs / Influência da inclusão de baixas doses de taninos em suplementos para bovinos de corte sobre a digestibilidade in vitro e in situ dos nutrientes de alguns alimentos

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the daily supplementation with a low dosage of a blend of condensed and hydrolysable tannins on the in vitro and in situ digestibility of protein and fibrous feedstuffs. In situ ruminal incubation assays were conducted on seven protein and five roughage feedstuffs with and without tannin supplementation (1 g kg-1 DM intake). From these same cattle, rumen Mundim, A. T. et al.1146Semina: Ciênc. Agrár. Londrina, v. 44, n. 3, p. 1145-1166, maio/jun. 2023fluid was collected for in vitro incubations of the same feedstuffs. In vitro assays we evaluated the gas production (GP) up to 24 h and, sequentially, digestibility of dry matter (IVDMD), crude protein (IVCPD), fiber (IVNDFD), and ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N). For in situ assays, the disappearance curves were modeled and then the potentially degradable (B), digestion rate (kd), and undegradable (U) fractions were estimated. Of all the variables studied, only IVCPD of soybean meal showed effect (P<0.05) with the addition of dose of tannins. The supplementation of tannin affected only B of the DM and CP of the cottonseed meal. The kd of DM and CP increased with the supplementation of the tannin blend only for Marandu (dry season), soybean and cottonseed meal. Additionally, the kd of the DM of corn silage was reduced. The U of CP was affected by the increase of tannin supplementation for soybean and cottonseed meal. Daily supplementation with a low dose of tannin blend for grazing cattle affects for grazing cattle affects the ruminal digestibility of some of the evaluated feedstuffs, which are soybean and cottonseed meal.(AU)

O objetivo com este estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da inclusão de uma mistura de taninos condensados e hidrolisáveis em suplementos sobre a digestibilidade in vitro e in situ de alguns alimentos proteicos e volumosos. Sete alimentos proteicos e cinco volumosos foram avaliados in situ no rúmen de bovinos de corte em pastejo recebendo suplementos com e sem taninos (dose de taninos = 1g kg-1 MS). Destes mesmos animais, foi coletado líquido ruminal para incubação in vitro dos alimentos. Nos ensaios in vitro avaliou-se a produção de gás (PG) até 24 h e, sequencialmente, a digestibilidade da matéria seca (DMS), proteína bruta (DPB), fibra (DFDN) e nitrogênio amoniacal (N-NH3). Para os ensaios in situ, as curvas de desaparecimento foram modeladas e, em seguida, as frações potencialmente degradáveis (B), taxa de digestão (kd) e indigestível (U) foram estimadas. De todas as variáveis estudadas, apenas a DPB do farelo de soja apresentou efeito (P<0,05) com a adição de taninos. A suplementação com taninos afetou apenas a fração B da MS e PB do farelo de algodão. O kd da MS e PB aumentaram com a inclusão de taninos para o capim Marandu (estação seca), farelo de soja e farelo de algodão. Adicionalmente, o kd da MS da silagem de milho foi reduzido. A fração indisgestível (U) da PB do farelo de soja e farelo de algodão foram afetadas pela suplementação com taninos. A inclusão de baixas doses de um blend de taninos em suplementos para bovinos em pasto afeta a digestibilidade ruminal de alguns dos alimentos avaliados, notadamente em farelo de soja e farelo de algodão.(AU)

New bicompartmental model: an application for the production of gases using the in vitro technique / Novo modelo bicompartimental: uma aplicação para a produção de gases pela técnica in vitro

The purpose of this study was to propose a bicompartmental nonlinear model and to identify the best-performing model between the proposed model and the bicompartmental logistic (BL) mode regarding the quality of fit to the curve of cumulative gas production (CGP) using corn silage, sunflower, and their mixtures. Gas production was measured 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 19, 24, 30, 36, 48, 72, and 96 h after beginning the in vitro fermentation process. The generated data were used to generate the parameters of each model tested using the stats package of the R computational tool version 4.0.4. The mathematical models were subjected to the following selection criteria: the adjusted coefficient of determination (Raj.), residual mean square (RMS), mean absolute deviation (MAD), and Akaike information criterion (AIC). It was demonstrated that the proposed model had better performance with a high Raj., and lower values of RMS, AIC, and MAD than the bicompartmental logistic model for the prediction of the parameters of cumulative gas production (CGP), per to present a superior fit in the set of criteria according to the methodology and conditions in which the present study was developed.(AU)

No presente trabalho, com silagem de milho, girassol e suas misturas, objetivou-se propor um modelo não linear bicompartimental e identificar entre o modelo proposto e Logístico Bicompartimental (LB), aquele que apresenta maior qualidade de ajuste à curva de cinética de produção cumulativa de gases (PCG). A leitura da produção de gás foi realizada nos tempos 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 19, 24, 30, 36, 48, 72 e 96 horas, após o início do processo de fermentação in vitro. Os dados gerados foram utilizados para geração dos parâmetros de cada modelo testado com auxílio do pacote stats da ferramenta computacional R versão 4.0.4. Os modelos matemáticos foram submetidos aos seguintes critérios de seleção o coeficiente de determinação ajustado (Raj.), quadrado médio do resíduo (QMR), desvio médio absoluto (DMA) e o critério de informação de Akaike (AIC). Foi demonstrado que o modelo proposto teve melhor desempenho com altos Raj., e menores valores de QMR, AIC e DMA, por apresentar um ajustamento superior no conjunto dos critérios em comparação com o modelo logístico bicompartimental para a predição dos parâmetros de produção cumulativa de gases (PCG) de acordo com a metodologia e condições em que foi desenvolvido o presente estudo.(AU)

Associative effect of essential oils, tannins, and sodium monensin on the performance of steers finished in feedlot / Efeito associativo de óleos essenciais, taninos e monensina sódica sobre o desempenho de novilhos terminados em confinamento

The objective was to evaluate the productive performance, ingestive behavior, apparent digestibility of the diet and carcass traits of beef steers finished in feedlot under the effect of including tannins and essential oils (TAN+EO) alone or combined with sodium monensin (MO) in the feed. For this purpose, 30 ½ blood Angus steers from the same herd, with an average age of 12 months and an average initial body weight of 367.8 kg were used. The experimental design was randomized blocks, consisting of three treatments: MO - diet with sodium monensin (25 mg kg DM-1); TAN+EO - diet with tannins and essential oils (1.5 g kg DM-1); and MO+TAN+EO - diet with sodium monensin + tannins and essential oils (25 mg kg DM-1 + 1.5 g kg DM-1), with five repetitions, where each repetition was represented by a stall with two animals. Diets were formulated and consisted of a mixture of 40% corn silage and 60% concentrate, which was fed to the animals twice a day, at 06h00 am and 05h30 pm. There was no difference (P>0.05) in average daily weight gain of animals between treatments, with an average of 1.392 kg day-1. Carcass yield was higher for animals that received the compound of essential oils and tannins (55.72%), compared to animals fed the combination of tannins, essential oils and monensin (54.54%) but did not differ from those supplemented with sodium monensin alone (55.58%). Supplementation with essential oils and tannins improved the apparent digestibility of the diet, however, did not promote changes in the ingestive behavior and carcass traits of steers. The combination of essential oils and tannins with sodium monensin did not show a potentiated effect on animal performance, digestibility of DM, digestive and ingestive behavior and carcass traits of feedlot finished steers compared to the combined use of essential oils with tannins.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho produtivo, o comportamento ingestivo, a digestibilidade aparente da dieta e as características de carcaça de novilhos de corte terminados em confinamento sob efeito da inclusão de taninos e óleos essenciais (TAN+OE) de forma isolada ou associada a monensina sódica (MO) na ração. Para tal utilizou-se 30 novilhos, ½ sangue Angus, provenientes de mesmo rebanho, com idade média de 12 meses e peso vivo médio inicial de 367,8 kg. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados, constituído de três tratamentos sendo: MO - dieta com monensina sódica (25 mg kg MS-1); TAN+OE - dieta com taninos e óleos essenciais (1,5 g kg MS-1); e MO+TAN+OE - dieta com monensina sódica + taninos e óleos essenciais (25 mg kg MS-1 + 1,5 g kg MS-1), com cinco repetições, onde cada repetição foi representada por uma baia com dois animais. As dietas foram formuladas e constituídas por uma mistura de 40% de silagem de milho e 60% de concentrado, a qual foi fornecida aos animais duas vezes ao dia, às 06h00 e às 17h30 horas. Não ocorreu diferença (P>0,05) no ganho de peso médio diário dos animais entre os tratamentos, apresentando média de 1,392 kg dia-1. O rendimento de carcaça foi superior para os animais que receberam composto de óleos essenciais e taninos (55,72%), em relação aos animais que receberam a associação de taninos, óleos essências e monensina (54,54%) no entanto não diferiram dos suplementados com monensina sódica isolada (55,58%). A suplementação com óleos essenciais e taninos melhorou a digestibilidade aparente da dieta, entretanto, não promoveu alterações no comportamento ingestivo e nas características de carcaça de novilhos. A associação de óleos essenciais e taninos à monensina sódica não apresentou efeito potencializado no desempenho animal, digestibilidade da MS, comportamento digestivo e ingestivo e características de carcaça de novilhos terminados em confinamento frente ao uso de óleos essenciais com taninos.(AU)

Effect of essential oils and aqueous extracts of plants on in vitro rumen fermentation and methane production

The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro rumen fermentation and methane production under the influence of two sources of phytochemicals: essential oils (EOs) and aqueous extracts (AEs). Treatments were set up in a completely randomized block design, with 4×2+1 factorial arrangement of four species, S (garlic, G; cinnamon, C; rosemary, R; eucalyptus; EU) × two types of presentation, P (essential oil, EO; aqueous extract, AE) and a basal diet, BD (50% concentrate, 20% alfalfa and 30% corn silage). Rumen fermentation was evaluated using the in vitro gas production technique. All experimental units were incubated with 500 mg of BD for 72 hours. Treatments were added at a single dose of 900 mg/L of rumen inoculum. Gas pressure was recorded at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60 and 72 h postincubation. There was an interaction effect (P × S) between plant extract presentation (P) and plant species (S) for all variables. Treatments GEO, CEO, REO decreased volatile fatty acids (mmol/200 mg), microbial mass production (mg/g), CH4 production (mL/g), in vitro dry matter digestibility (P < 0.05), and total gas production at 24 and 72 h post-incubation (P < 0.05; mL/g DM, mL/g OM). No differences (P > 0.05) were observed between AEs and BD. In conclusion, the use of EOs negatively affected rumen fermentation parameters and the production of CH4. Garlic and cinnamon EOs effectively reduced methane emissions; however, they also reduced in vitro dry matter digestibility.

Chemical, mineral composition, in vitro ruminal fermentation and buffering capacity of some rangeland-medicinal plants

A diverse group of rangeland-medicinal plants are being used by ruminant whilst some of them have not been assessed for their nutritional value. This study was aimed to evaluate the chemical and mineral composition, buffering capacity, and in vitro fermentation of some rangeland-medicinal plants including Thymus kotschyanus, Ziziphora persica, Lallemantia royleana, and Scutellaria litwinowii in the family Lamiaceae, and Hypericum scabrum, in the family Hypericaceae. The results indicated that crude protein (CP) content ranged from 8.66% (S. litwinowii) to 12.17% of DM (H. scabrum). It was found that Z. persica had the highest potential gas production, metabolism energy (ME), relative feed value (RFV), and dry matter digestibility (DMD) values of 53.44 (mL 200-1 mg DM), 5.84 (MJ kg-1 DM), 170.66 and 70.88%, respectively. Mineral content differed among plants; Ca ranged from 5.79 to 41.96 g kg-1 DM. The concentrations of Ca, K, Mg, Fe, Zn, and Co were highest for L. royleana. Total volatile fatty acids (TVFA) and propionate concentrations were highest in the culture medium cultured with Z. persica, however, acetate, and butyrate were highest in H. scabrum. Acid-base buffering capacity was lower in T. kotschyanus and H. scabrum compared to other plants, while it was higher in S. litwinowii. Overall, it can be concluded that among plants evaluated in this study, Z. persica had higher nutritional value for sheep feeding.(AU)

Chitosan combined with technical cashew nut shell liquid improves in vitro ruminal parameters and gas production kinetics

The objective was to evaluate the inclusion of chitosan (CHI) and technical cashew nut shell liquid (CNSLt) as natural feed additives in cattle diets on nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and in vitro gas production kinetics. We conducted a completely randomized design with 5×4 factorial arrangement, with 20, 35, 50, 65, and 100% Tifton 85 hay and four additives, monensin (200 mg/kg DM), CNSLt (500 mg/kg DM), CHI (500 mg/kg DM), and CNSLt+CHI (500 mg/kg DM/each). Dry matter (DM) and organic matter (OM) digestibility showed a linear reduction according to forage levels. The highest DM digestibility was observed with CHI on cattle diets. Inclusion of CHI increased DM digestibility. The highest in vitro organic matter and crude protein (CP) digestibilities were observed for CNSLt+CHI. The in vitro dry matter digestibility increased linearly with concentrate in the diet. There was interaction of forage:concentrate ratio and the additives for neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber and hemicellulose digestibility. Chitosan, CNSLt, and CNSLt+CHI promoted the lowest acetate:propionate ratio compared with monensin. Total gas production showed interaction of the forage:concentrate ratio and additives. Lag time was lowest with CNSLt+CHI. Chitosan and CNSLt can be considered alternative fermentation modulators to ionophores by improving nutrient digestibility and increasing ruminal propionate concentrations.(AU)

Exogenous enzymes in sheep diet: nutritional and physiological parameters

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding exogenous enzymes to the diet on nutrient intake and digestibility, nitrogen balance, ingestive behavior and rumen movement of ewe lambs. Five ewe lambs, Dorper x Santa Inês crossbred, with an average age of 7 ± 1 months, average weight of 36.40 ± 2.36 kg were assigned in a 5x5 Latin square design. The treatments consisted of adding exogenous enzymes to the concentrate: Allzyme, Fibrozyme®, Amaize®, Mix and Control. Analyses of variance were applied and means were compared by the SNK test, and non-parametric Kruskal Wallis test at 5% significance. The dry matter intake in relation to body weight, crude protein intake and nitrogen intake were higher with the use of amylolytic enzyme compared to the other treatments (p <0.05). Nitrogen balance was higher with the use of amylolytic enzymes and the Allzyme® enzyme complex (p <0.05). A longer time spent in total chewing was observed with the inclusion of fibrolytic and amylolytic enzymes without changes in rumen movement. The use of exogenous enzymes promotes better use of nutrients, with high digestibility of dry matter, neutral detergent fiber and crude protein.(AU)

Feeding behavior of sheep in feedlot and fed with diets containing detoxified castor cake in substitution to the soybean meal

To evaluate the ingestive behavior of sheep confined and fed with substitution levels of soybean meal (SM) by detoxified castor cake (DCC). We adopted a completely randomized design, with four levels of substitution (0; 33; 67 and 100%) with five replicates (sheep). We estimated the percentages of total times of intake of feed, time of rumination, in 'other activities', in idle agreed and in idle sleeping, dividing the day into eight periods (5h00 to 8h00; 8h01 to 11h00; 11h01 to 14h00; 14h01 to 17h00; 17h01 to 20h00; 20h01 to 23h00; 23h01 to 2h00 and 2h01 to 5h00). No interaction was observed between levels of substitution of the SM by DCC and period of the day to go. However, the isolated effect period of the day, there is more time to go from 8h00 to 11h00. The time rumination was not influenced by the levels of substitution of the SM by DCC. As for the variable other activities, the level of 67% DCC was superior to that of 100%. Regarding the variables idle agreed and idle sleeping, were not observed effects of substitution levels of SM by DCC. The DCC provides no changes in the behavior of the sheep, but the period of the day exerts influence on the behavioral pattern of such animals.(AU)

Evaluation of mathematical models to describe gas production kinetics of some tropical and temperate forages

Our objective was to identify the best fit mathematical models for in vitro gas production kinetics using rumen fluid and forage plants commonly used in ruminant feed to obtain better estimates of parameters that describe the rumen fermentation. Four mathematical models were tested, two unicompartmental (M1 = first order, M2 = Gompertz) and two bicompartmental (M3 = M1 + M2; M4 = M2 + M2). Two temperate grasses were evaluated, as well as four tropical grasses and three temperate forage legumes. The fit of the models was verified by the corrected Akaike information criterion (AICcr) and the difference among AICcr values (Δr), likelihood probability (Wr), and relative likelihood (ERr). Temperate forages reached maximum gas production between 48 and 72 h. In the tropical forages, it occurred only after 72 h. In profiles in which M3 was the best choice, the values of parameters Vf 1 were higher than those of Vf 2, and k1 values were higher than k2 values. The only exception was for Tifton 85 profile, whose Vf 2 value was higher than Vf 1. The model M3 has a better fit for tropical forages with higher fiber content and lower levels of nonfibrous carbohydrates and crude protein. The model M1 has a better fit for forage with higher nonfibrous carbohydrate contents and low lignin content.(AU)

Chlorella pyrenoidosa supplementation increased the concentration of unsaturated fatty acids in the rumen fluid of cattle fed a low-quality tropical forage

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of algae and cottonseed meal (CSM) supplementation on the fatty acid (FA) profile in the rumen fluid (RF) of steers fed a low-quality forage. Five Bos indicus crossbred steers, 187±7.5 kg liveweight (LW; mean±SD), were fed a low crude protein speargrass (Heteropogon contortus) hay as the basal diet alone or supplemented with either Spirulina platensis, Chlorella pyrenoidosa , Dunaliella salina , or CSM in Latin square design. The proportion of individual FA in the RF of steers varied in response to supplement, and these were most likely due to differences in the FA profile in supplements. Steers supplemented with Chlorella pyrenoidosa and CSM had a higher concentration of linoleic acid (C18:2n-6) in RF than unsupplemented steers or steers offered the other supplements, but there was no difference in the concentration in RF in steers supplemented with Chlorella pyrenoidosa and CSM. The concentration of linolenic acid (C18:3n-3) was higher in the RF of unsupplemented steers compared with supplemented steers. Steers receiving Chlorella pyrenoidosa supplementation showed an increase in total unsaturated FA in the RF compared with other supplemented and unsupplemented steers, which if transferred to meat, could have health related benefits to consumers. None of the supplements led to the formation of isomers known to inhibit fat synthesis.(AU)

Influence of supplementing Guinea grass with differently processed African yam bean on gas production and in vitro digestibility

This study evaluated the potential utilisation of African yam bean (AYB) seed as a supplement to Guinea grass on in vitro gas and methane (CH4) production, as well as the effect of processing on AYB nutritive value. In experiment 1, unprocessed AYB meal at 10, 15, 20, and 25% inclusion levels was added to Guinea grass substrate and evaluated for in vitro gas production, CH4, and in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD). In experiment 2, the effect of soaked, boiled, toasted, and fermented AYB meal at 20% inclusion on in vitro fermentation was evaluated. In vitro gas production as well as in vitro organic matter digestibility of Guinea grass increased with AYB supplementation. The associative effect of Guinea grass with AYB showed an increase in gas and CH4 production. At 20% inclusion level, AYB processing methods did not affect the gas production, CH4, and IVOMD of the substrate. Fermentation improved the crude protein, iron, and zinc contents, reduced acid detergent fibre concentration but did not reduce the concentrations of alkaloid, total phenol, saponin, and trypsin inhibitors of AYB. Seed soaking for 48 h reduced the total phenol, tannin, oxalate, and phytate content, while seed boiling reduced the concentrations of alkaloid, total phenol, tannin, and trypsin inhibitors. Compared with the raw AYB, boiling is the most effective processing method to reduce the investigated phytochemicals, followed by soaking, toasting, and fermentation, in that order.(AU)

Inclusion of Opuntia stricta (Haw) in sheep diets affects nutrition and the physicochemical characteristics of the rumen content

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the inclusion of the cactus Opuntia stricta (Haw.) in sheep diets on the feed intake, digestibility, fermentation, and physicochemical characteristics of the ruminal digesta. Five sheep cannulated in the rumen (61.5±9.5 kg body weight) were assigned in a Latin square design (5×5), with five diets and five experimental periods of 21 days each. The first 14 days were the adaptation period, and data were collected over the following seven days, making the total duration of the experiment 105 days. The diets included a control diet and four diets containing cactus at 121, 245, 371, and 500 g/kg of dry matter (DM). The diets had a forage:concentrate ratio of 65:35. The inclusion of cactus increased the DM intake and non-fiber carbohydrates, but reduced the neutral detergent fiber intake. It also increased the apparent digestibility of the DM, reduced the digesta density 4 h after feeding, and increased the production of ruminal fluid foam. The inclusion of cactus quadratically affected the DM rumen turnover, with the lowest value observed in the 336.5 g/kg cactus diet. The DM ruminal disappearance rate increased with the inclusion of cactus to the diets and quadratically affected the ruminal pH, with the highest value found in the 150 g/kg cactus diet. The concentrations of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) increased, but the acetate:propionate ratio decreased with the inclusion of cactus at 500 g/kg DM. Taken together, our findings indicate that the evaluated spineless cactus can be added to sheep diets up to the level of 500 g/kg DM. The inclusion of O. stricta (Haw.) improves feed intake, DM digestibility, and SCFA and modifies the physicochemical characteristics of the ruminal digesta.(AU)

Ruminal fermentation and degradation, kinetic flow of digesta and milk fatty acid composition of cows fed sugarcane silage-based diets supplemented with whole cottonseed / Fermentação e degradação ruminal, cinética de fluxo da digesta e perfil de ácidos graxos do leite de vacas alimentadas com dietas à base de silagem de cana de açúcar suplementadas com caroço de algodão

The aim of this study was to evaluate the ruminal fermentation and degradation parameters, the kinetic flow of digesta in the gastrointestinal tract, and the milk fatty acid (FA) profile in Holstein x Gyr cows fed 59% sugarcane silage-based diets with 0% (control), 5%, 10% and 15% whole cottonseed (WCS) on a dry matter (DM) basis. Four rumen-cannulated cows with an average milk yield of 14.4±3.3 kg day-1 and 85±25 days in milk were allocated in a 4 x 4 Latin square design. There was no effect of dietary WCS levels on the intake of organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and nonfibrous carbohydrates, but there was a linear increase in the intake of ether extract (EE). There was no treatment effect on the apparent digestibility of DM, OM, CP, EE and NDF or on the ruminal degradability parameters for DM and NDF of sugarcane silage. Also, no treatment effects were observed on rumen pH, ruminal and postruminal particulate passage rates or on the rate of passage of the fluids in the rumen. WCS promoted linear reductions in the milk fat contents of lauric, myristic and palmitic acids and linear increases in the milk fat contents of stearic, oleic, trans-10 C18:1 and elaidic acids. The milk fat contents of vaccenic, rumenic, linoleic and α-linolenic acids were unaffected by WCS supplementation. The inclusion of up to 15% WCS in sugarcane silage-based diets did not alter the digestibility of nutrients, the rumen degradability of the fiber, or the kinetic flow of digesta in the gastrointestinal tract of Holstein x Gyr cows but improved the nutritional quality of milk fat through an increase in the content of oleic acid, which is beneficial to human health, and decreased levels of hypercholesterolemic lauric, myristic and palmitic acids.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os parâmetros de fermentação e degradação ruminal, a cinética de fluxo da digesta no trato gastrintestinal, e o perfil de ácidos graxos do leite de vacas Holandês x Gir alimentadas com dietas à base de 59% de silagem de cana de açúcar com 0% (controle), 5%, 10% e 15% de caroço de algodão na base de matéria seca (MS). Quatro vacas canuladas no rúmen, com produção de leite de 14,4±3,3 kg dia-1 e 85±25 dias em lactação foram alocadas em delineamento quadrado latino 4 x 4. Não houve efeito da inclusão do caroço de algodão sobre os consumos de matéria orgânica (MO), proteína bruta (PB), fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e de carboidratos não fibrosos, mas houve aumento linear no consumo de extrato etéreo (EE). Não houve efeito dos tratamentos sobre a digestibilidade da MS, MO, PB, EE e FDN nem sobre os parâmetros de degradabilidade ruminal da MS e FDN da silagem de cana de açúcar. Não houve efeito dos tratamentos sobre o pH ruminal, taxas de passagem de fluidos e partículas no rúmen, nem sobre a taxa de passagem pós-ruminal de partículas. Houve reduções lineares nos teores dos ácidos láurico, mirístico e palmítico, e aumentos lineares nos teores dos ácidos esteárico, oleico, C18:1 trans-10 e elaídico no leite. A inclusão de caroço de algodão não alterou os teores dos ácidos vacênico, rumênico, linoleico e α-linolênico no leite. A inclusão de até 15% de caroço de algodão em dietas à base de silagem de cana de açúcar não alterou a digestibilidade dos nutrientes, a degradabilidade ruminal da fibra, nem a cinética de fluxo da digesta no trato gastrintestinal de vacas Holandês x Gir, mas melhorou a qualidade nutricional da gordura do leite, com aumento no teor de ácido oleico, benéfico para a saúde humana, e redução nos teores dos ácidos hipercolesterolêmicos láurico, mirístico e palmítico.(AU)

Effects of slow-release urea on in vitro rumen fermentation parameters, growth performance, nutrient digestibility and serum metabolites of beef cattle / Efeitos da uréia de liberação lenta nos parâmetros de fermentaçãono do rúmen em vitro, desempenho de crescimento, digestibilidade dos nutrientes e metabolitos séricos de gado de corte

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of slow-release urea (SRU) on in vitro rumen fermentation parameters, growth performances, nutrient digestibility, and serum metabolites of beef cattle. The single factor design was applied in both experiments. Three diets with different nitrogen sources including soybean meal (Control group), slow-release urea (SRU group), and common urea (Urea group) was designed (concentrate to forage ratio was 4:6). The diets were formulated to be isoenergetic and isonitrogenous, 75% of the soybean meal in the control diet was replaced by 1.41% SRU and 1.15% urea in SRU group and Urea group, respectively. In experiment 1, five healthy Jinjiang cattle (average body weight (BW) was 380 ± 17.1 kg) with permanent rumen fistulas were used in in vitro ruminal fermentation experiment. The results showed that supplementing SRU increased the dry matter degradation rate (DMD), digestible organic matter (DOM) and propionic acid concentration in cultivated fluid, and SRU supplementation decreased pH, NH3 -N, total volatile fatty acid (TVFA), acetic acid, butyric acid concentration and microbial growth efficiency (MOEFF) in cultivated fluid. In experiment 2, eighteen Simmental crossbred cattle BW= 315 ± 5.2 kg) were stratified by BW and then assigned to the three groups to have equal BW among groups. The results showed that supplementing SRU reduced the average dry matter intake (ADMI), apparent digestibility of ether extract (EE), the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), the levels of IgG and IgA, and the production of thiiodothronine (T3) in serum, SRU supplementation increased the apparent digestibility of dry matter and organic matter (OM) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) concentration in serum. These results indicated that some soybean meal could be replaced by SRU and urea in the production of beef cattle. In addition, compared with urea, SRU had a good sustained-release effect. The replacement of some soybean meal by SRU in the diet had no adverse impact on rumen fermentation, growth performance, and serum metabolites of beef cattle.(AU)

Os dois experimentos foram conduzidos para investigar os efeitos da uréia de liberação lenta nos parâmetros de fermentaçãono do rúmen em vitro, desempenho de crescimento, digestibilidade dos nutrientes e metabolitos séricos de gado de corte. O design de fator único foi aplicado em ambos os experimentos. As três dietas com diferentes fontes de nitrogênio, incluindo farelo de soja (Grupo de controle), uréia de liberação lenta (Grupo de uréia de liberação lenta) e uréia comum (Grupo de uréia) foi designado (concentre-se em relação forrageira foi de 4: 6). As dietas foram formuladas para serem isoenergéticas e isonitrógenas, 75% da farinha de soja na dieta controle foi substituída por 1,41% de uréia de liberação lenta e 1,15% de uréia no Grupo uréia de liberação lenta e Grupo uréia, respectivamente. No experimento 1, cinco gados Jinjiang saudáveis (peso corporal médio (PC) de 380 ± 17,1 kg) com fístulas ruminais permanentes foram utilizadas no experimento de fermentação do rúmen em vitro. Os resultados mostraram que a suplementação de uréia de liberação lenta aumentou a taxa de degradação da substância seca, substância orgânica digestível e concentração de ácido propiônico no líquido cultivado, e a suplementação de SRU diminuiu o pH, NH3-N, ácido graxo volátil total, ácido acético, concentração de ácido butírico e eficiência de crescimento microbiano no fluido cultivado. No experimento 2, dezoito gados mestiços Simmental (PC = 315 ± 5,2 kg) foram estratificados por PC e, em seguida, atribuído aos três grupos para ter PC igual entre os grupos. Os resultados mostraram que a suplementação de uréia de liberação lenta reduziu a ingestão média da substância seca, digestibilidade aparente do extrato etéreo, a atividade da glutationa peroxidase, os níveis de IgG e IgA, e a produção de tiiodotronina (T3) no soro, a suplementação de uréia de liberação lenta aumentou a digestibilidade aparente da concentração de substância seca e substância orgânica e concentração de alanina aminotransferase no soro. Esses resultados indicaram que algum farelo de soja pode ser substituída por uréia de liberação lenta e uréia na produção de gado de corte. Além disso, comparado com a uréia, uréia de liberação lenta teve um bom efeito de liberação sustentada. A substituição de algum farelo de soja por uréia de liberação lenta na dieta não teve impacto adverso na fermentação ruminal, desempenho de crescimento e metabolitos séricos de gados de corte.(AU)

Diet change from a system combining total mixed ration and pasture to confinement system (total mixed ration) on milk production and composition, blood biochemistry and behavior of dairy cows.

This study aimed to determine if a diet change from a mixed system to a confinement system affects the milk production and composition, behavior and blood biochemistry of dairy cows. Cows were assigned randomly to one of the two treatments: cows fed with TMR (total-mixed-ration) (confined) throughout the period group fed TMR (GTMR, n = 15) and cows that changed their diet from pasture plus TMR to exclusive TMR at 70 ± 14 DIM (GCHD, n = 15). GTMR cows produced more milk and greater lactose and protein yield before the change of diet than GCHD cows (p ≤ .01), but these differences disappeared after the change. GCHD cows decreased the frequency of rumination and lying from before to after the change (p ≤ .03), but in GTMR cows no changes were observed. After diet change, GCHD cows had lower frequency of rumination and lying than GTMR cows (p ≤ .02). Before the change, GCHD cows had greater NEFA (non esterified fatty acids) concentrations than GTMR cows (p = .002). Abrupt change from a mixed system to a confined system was favorable on blood biochemical and milk variables of dairy cows. However, in relation to behavior, the cows expressed difficulties to adapt quickly to the abrupt change of system.

Ingestive behavior and efficacy of male sheep housed in different stocking densities

The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of housing density on ingestive behavior of male Santa Inês sheep housed individually and in double. Forty non-castrated males were used with an average initial weight of 21.33±2.62 kg and an average age of 120 days. The males were housed in two types of covered stalls: double stalls (two males/stall) of 3.0 m2 and individual stalls of 1.50 m2. Animals housed in individual stalls spent more time ruminating and less time eating than those in double stalls. These animals also spent more time in idleness. Sheep idled approximately 11.43 hours/day (47% of the time), which can be explained by the shorter time spent in rumination, considering that the diet used in this experiment had adequate nutritional quality. The animals in double stalls consumed more water, which resulted in increased urination. However, this activity did not interfere with total weight gain. Therefore, experiments testing stall density does not interfere with the performance of the animals.(AU)

Intake and digestion of non-traditional feedstuffs by farmed collared peccary (Mammalia, Tayassuidae)

To assess the ability of the collared peccary ( Pecari tajacu ) to digest dietary fiber, four adult male collared peccaries were randomly assigned to a 4 × 4 Latin square design to determine the effects of feeding non-traditional feed ingredients, taken from palm trees with different levels of dietary fiber, on intake and coefficient of total tract apparent digestibility (CTTAD) and mean retention time. Four experimental diets were provided ad libitum: corn and soybean meal-based control diet; corn and palm kernel cake-based diet; corn and peach palm byproduct-based diet; and hay, palm kernel cake, and peach palm byproduct-based diet. The CTTAD of neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber (ADF) were 0.80±0.09 and 0.61±0.21, respectively. Increasing levels of ADF in diets also linearly decreased the CTTAD of crude protein and gross energy, while increasing non-fiber carbohydrate linearly decreased the CTTAD of ADF. These results confirm the ability of peccaries to digest fiber. However, the intake of a high-moisture and lignified ingredient, as the peach palm byproduct, decreased feed intake of peccaries due to their relatively small forestomach volume, which in turn may decrease their performance when used for prolonged periods. Despite of that, collared peccary gain a significant benefit in digestibility of dietary fiber due to its complex stomach in which fermentation occurs.(AU)

Nutrient intake and digestibility and ruminal parameters in sheep fed distillers dried grains with solubles / Consumo, digestibilidade dos nutrientes e parâmetros ruminais em ovinos alimentados com rações contendo grão seco de destilaria com solúveis

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of 0%, 8%, 16% and 24% distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in the diet of sheep on the intake and total digestibility coefficient (DC) of nutrients and ruminal parameters. Four sheep with a mean body weight (BW) of 23.5 ± 1.5 kg were randomly assigned in a Latin square design. The animals were housed in metabolic cages and received two meals per day. The nutrient intake and DC data were submitted to analysis of variance and the differences observed were tested using regression equations at a 5% probability. For pH and ammoniacal nitrogen (N-NH3) of the rumen fluid, statistical analysis was performed considering the subdivision of the plot and evaluation times after feeding of the animals. The inclusion of 0%, 8%, 16% and 24% DDGC in the sheep diet did not alter (P>0.05) the intake of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, neutral/acid detergent fiber, or total carbohydrates expressed as g/animal/day, g/kg BW0.75 and %BW. However, the inclusion of DDGS changed ether extract and nonfibrous carbohydrate (NFC) intake, expressed asBol. Ind. Anim., Nova Odessa,v.74, n.3, p.255-268, 2017 CONSUMO, DIGESTIBILIDADE DOS NUTRIENTES E PARÂMETROS RUMINAIS EM OVINOS...256g/animal/day and g/kg BW0.75, in a quadratic manner (P0.05) between the different inclusion levels of DDGS in the diet. However, a difference (P0.05) rumen fluid N-NH3 concentration, but exerted a quadratic effect (P<0.05) over time for all experimental diets. The inclusion of 24% DDGS does not alter nutrient intake or DC, except for NFS, and has no influence on ruminal parameters.

Objetivou-se avaliar a inclusão de 0%; 8%; 16% e 24% de grão seco de destilaria com solúveis (GSDS) na alimentação de ovinos sobre o consumo e o coeficiente de digestibilidade total (CD) dos nutrientes e parâmetros ruminais. Foram utilizados quatro ovinos com peso corporal (PC) médio de 23,5 ± 1,5 kg, distribuídos em um delineamento em quadrado latino. Os ovinos foram alocados em gaiolas de metabolismo e receberam duas refeições por dia. Os dados de consumo e CD dos nutrientes dos ovinos foram submetidos à análise de variância e as diferenças observadas foram testadas utilizando equação de regressão a 5% de probabilidade. Para as variáveis pH e concentração do nitrogênio amoniacal (N-NH3) do líquido ruminal a análise estatística foi procedida considerando a subdivisão da parcela, considerando os tempos de avaliação após a alimentação dos animais. A inclusão 0%; 8%; 16% e 24% de GSDS na alimentação de ovinos não alterou (P>0,05) o consumo de matéria seca (MS), matéria orgânica (MO), proteína bruta (PB), fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e ácido (FDA) e carboidratos totais (CHT) expressos em g/animal/dia, g/kg PC0,75 e %PC. Porém, a inclusão do GSDS alterou (P0,05) para os diferentes níveis de inclusão do GSDS na alimentação de ovinos. Contudo, o pH do líquido ruminal diferiu (P0,05) a concentração de N-NH3 do líquido ruminal, contudo houve efeito quadrático (P<0,05) com relação ao tempo para todas as rações experimentais...

Nutrient intake and digestibility and ruminal parameters in sheep fed distillers dried grains with solubles / Consumo, digestibilidade dos nutrientes e parâmetros ruminais em ovinos alimentados com rações contendo grão seco de destilaria com solúveis

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of inclusion of 0%, 8%, 16% and 24% distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in the diet of sheep on the intake and total digestibility coefficient (DC) of nutrients and ruminal parameters. Four sheep with a mean body weight (BW) of 23.5 ± 1.5 kg were randomly assigned in a Latin square design. The animals were housed in metabolic cages and received two meals per day. The nutrient intake and DC data were submitted to analysis of variance and the differences observed were tested using regression equations at a 5% probability. For pH and ammoniacal nitrogen (N-NH3) of the rumen fluid, statistical analysis was performed considering the subdivision of the plot and evaluation times after feeding of the animals. The inclusion of 0%, 8%, 16% and 24% DDGC in the sheep diet did not alter (P>0.05) the intake of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, neutral/acid detergent fiber, or total carbohydrates expressed as g/animal/day, g/kg BW0.75 and %BW. However, the inclusion of DDGS changed ether extract and nonfibrous carbohydrate (NFC) intake, expressed asBol. Ind. Anim., Nova Odessa,v.74, n.3, p.255-268, 2017 CONSUMO, DIGESTIBILIDADE DOS NUTRIENTES E PARÂMETROS RUMINAIS EM OVINOS...256g/animal/day and g/kg BW0.75, in a quadratic manner (P<0.05). Rumen fluid pH did not differ (P>0.05) between the different inclusion levels of DDGS in the diet. However, a difference (P<0.05) in rumen fluid pH was observed according to time after feeding for all experimental diets. The inclusion level of DDGS did not influence (P>0.05) rumen fluid N-NH3 concentration, but exerted a quadratic effect (P<0.05) over time for all experimental diets. The inclusion of 24% DDGS does not alter nutrient intake or DC, except for NFS, and has no influence on ruminal parameters.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar a inclusão de 0%; 8%; 16% e 24% de grão seco de destilaria com solúveis (GSDS) na alimentação de ovinos sobre o consumo e o coeficiente de digestibilidade total (CD) dos nutrientes e parâmetros ruminais. Foram utilizados quatro ovinos com peso corporal (PC) médio de 23,5 ± 1,5 kg, distribuídos em um delineamento em quadrado latino. Os ovinos foram alocados em gaiolas de metabolismo e receberam duas refeições por dia. Os dados de consumo e CD dos nutrientes dos ovinos foram submetidos à análise de variância e as diferenças observadas foram testadas utilizando equação de regressão a 5% de probabilidade. Para as variáveis pH e concentração do nitrogênio amoniacal (N-NH3) do líquido ruminal a análise estatística foi procedida considerando a subdivisão da parcela, considerando os tempos de avaliação após a alimentação dos animais. A inclusão 0%; 8%; 16% e 24% de GSDS na alimentação de ovinos não alterou (P>0,05) o consumo de matéria seca (MS), matéria orgânica (MO), proteína bruta (PB), fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e ácido (FDA) e carboidratos totais (CHT) expressos em g/animal/dia, g/kg PC0,75 e %PC. Porém, a inclusão do GSDS alterou (P<0,05) de maneira quadrática o consumo de extrato etéreo (EE) e carboidrato não fibroso (CNF) expresso em g/animal/dia e g/kg PC 0,75. Os valores de pH do líquido ruminal não diferiram (P>0,05) para os diferentes níveis de inclusão do GSDS na alimentação de ovinos. Contudo, o pH do líquido ruminal diferiu (P<0,05) em relação ao tempo (T) após a alimentação, para todas as rações experimentais. Os níveis de inclusão do GSDS na alimentação dos ovinos não influenciou (P>0,05) a concentração de N-NH3 do líquido ruminal, contudo houve efeito quadrático (P<0,05) com relação ao tempo para todas as rações experimentais...(AU)