Effect of Boron as an Antidote on Dry Matter Intake, Nutrient Utilization and Fluorine Balance in Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Exposed to High Fluoride Ration

2008 ◽  
Vol 126 (S1) ◽  
pp. 31-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay K. Bharti ◽  
Meenakshi Gupta ◽  
D. Lall
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
High Fluoride

The effect of complementary supplements on grass silage intake

1993 ◽  
Vol 1993 ◽  
pp. 139-139
Author(s):  
G. Moseley
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Nutrient Balances ◽  
Grass Silage

Grass silage provides more than 80% of winter forage for livestock but, despite significant advances in ensilage methods, there remain significant problems of low intake, poor nutrient utilization and high effluent losses. The use of complementary concentrate supplements formulated to match silage composition, and the addition of absorbent feed compounds to grass during ensilage were examined as a means of addressing these problems.Two contrasting silages were made from the same grass crop, either by applying Add Safe (3.51/T) or by adding an absorbent silage enhancing feed compound (kg/T) during ensilage. These were fed to groups of wether sheep either alone or with a complementary supplement and dry matter intake, digestibility and nutrient balances were estimated.

scholarly journals Feed Intake and Nutrient Utilization by Three Breeds of Cattle

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
U. J. Ikhatua ◽  
F. O. Olubajo
Keyword(s):  
Feed Intake ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Groundnut Cake ◽  
Exotic Animals ◽  
Cynodon Nlemfuensis ◽  
Basal Ration

Two feeding and digestibility trials were carried out to investigate the effects of groundnut cake (GNC) supplementation on feed intake, DM digestibility, nutrient utilization and liveweight gain of three breeds of cattle fed on all-roughage rations (hay and fresh grass) of Cynodon nlemfuensis var robustus. The results showed a decrease in mean DM intake of the basal ration by approximately 13.14%; 1.9% and 6.4% and an increase in total dry matter intake (basal + GNC supplement) of approximately 0.42%), 11.56% and 11.04% for the indigenous, crosses and exotic animals respectively. The results also showed non-significent increases in the apparent digestibilities of the nutrients. Both the total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) kg/W0.75 and Metabolizable Energy (ME) Kcal/W0.75 intake by the three breeds of cattle were increased with supplementation and mean daily liveweight increased by 18.92%, 13.15% and 16.27% respectively.

scholarly journals Dietary Fiber Influences Nutrient Utilization, Growth and Dry Matter Intake of Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana)

1997 ◽  
Vol 127 (8) ◽  
pp. 1501-1507 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Baer ◽  
Olav T. Oftedal ◽  
William V. Rumpler ◽  
Duane E. Ullrey
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Iguana Iguana ◽  
Green Iguanas

ACCEPTABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF GRADED LEVELS OF GMELINA ARBOREA AND CASSAVA PEELS CONCENTRATES IN WEST AFRICAN DWARF SHEEP

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 415-422
Author(s):  
Amoka Pius ◽  
Tawose O M
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Gmelina Arborea ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Dry Matter Digestibility ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Cassava Peels

The nutritive value ,voluntary dry matter intake, and the nutrient digestibility of graded levels of Gmelina arborea and cassava peels concentrates in WAD sheep was investigated. Twelve WAD sheep aged 1-2 years old and weighting 14.00± 0.45 kg were used in a complete randomized design. Diets were formulated such that cassava peels was replaced with Gmelina arborea leaf meal at 0, 33.33, 66.67, 100% levels, designated as diets A, B, C, and D respectively. Diet without Gmelina arborea leaf meal was tagged the control diet. The concentrate feed was compounded to contain 16% CP. Diets with 33.33% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea had significantly (P<0.05) higher dry matter intake (DMI) 598.80g day-1, while the lowest DMI 425.00g day-1 was obtained in animals fed 100% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea. Crude protein intake (CPI) of animals fed diets with 33.33% inclusion levels of Gmelina arborea were significantly (P<0.05) highest, followed by 66.67% inclusion level and the least was observed in 0% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea. Dry matter digestibility (DMD) was significantly (P<0.05) different across the dietary treatments, animals placed on diets with 33.33% inclusion level had the highest DMD, followed by animals on diets with 66.67, 100 and 0% inclusion levels. CP digestibility (P<0.05) increased from 33.33% to 100% inclusion levels of Gmelina arborea leaf meal, the lowest CP digestibility was observed at 0% inclusion level. CF digestibility (P<0.05) increased from 33.33% to 100% inclusion levels of Gmelina arborea leaf meal, while the lowest CF digestibility was observed at 0% inclusion level. N intake increased significantly (P<0.05) with increase in the level of Gmelina arborea inclusion from 33.33% to 100%. N retention was significantly (P<0.05) different, diets with 33.33% Gmelina arborea inclusion had the highest value (64.36g day-1) followed by 66.67%, 100% and the least (52.64g day-1) was at 0% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea.  N balance values also followed the same trend. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the inclusion of Gmelina arborea leaf meal in WAD rams diet was well tolerated without adverse effect on acceptability, intake and nutrient digestibility, and inclusion level of 33.33% is hereby recommended in ruminants diet for optimum performance and productivity.

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