scholarly journals Teff grass for continuous stocking in the Southern High Plains by growing beef steers receiving protein supplements

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J D Sugg ◽  
J O Sarturi ◽  
C P West ◽  
M A Ballou ◽  
D D Henry
Keyword(s):  
Water Footprint ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
High Plains ◽  
Beef Steers ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Protein Supplements ◽  
Nutrient Yield

Abstract This experiment evaluated forage quality, total nutrient yield, water footprint, and growth performance of beef steers receiving protein supplements while grazing Teff grass [‘Tiffany’Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] over 2 consecutive growing seasons. Each year, four 2.66-ha irrigated paddocks (experimental units) were stocked with crossbred beef steers (n = 5 per paddock, initial BW = 289 ± 30 for yr 1; and n = 6, initial BW = 286 ± 23 for yr 2) in a randomized complete block design and stocked continuously for 63 d. Daily supplements [0.45 kg/d of cottonseed meal (Control) enough to avoid a negative ruminal N balance; and 0.50% mean paddock BW animal-daily (approximately 1.65 kg) of sorghum-dried distillers grains plus solubles, (DDGS)] were randomly assigned to 2 paddocks each. Supplement did not influence forage NDF, ADF, CP, or in vitro true digestibility (P ≥ 0.54), except for a tendency (P = 0.08) for a numerical increase in NDF content of paddocks with steers that received DDGS supplementation. Paddock nutrient-yields were similar (P ≥ 0.43) between supplement treatments. Supplementation with DDGS produced greater (P = 0.01) cattle shrunk ADG. Predicted teff DMI, NEm, and NEg (P ≤ 0.03) were greater with cattle offered Control treatment. Predicted total DMI was similar (P = 0.14) although predicted dietary NEm, NEg, gain:feed, and total BW gain were greater (P ≤ 0.02) with DDGS. Predicted forage intake was greater (P ≤ 0.05) for cattle offered Control treatment. Teff nutrients remaining on d 56 were similar (P = 0.33) between treatments. Water footprint for total production of forage nutrient components did not differ (P ≥ 0.12) by treatments. Nutrient yield and water use efficiency of continuously stocked teff grass was not affected by supplemental regimen. Using DDGS as a supplement may increase BW gain through increased nutrient utilization without hindering teff nutrient production on a continuous stocking system.

scholarly journals Bromatological composition and dry matter digestibility of millet cultivars subjected to nitrogen doses

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 887-893 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.H.D. Buso ◽  
A.F.S. França ◽  
E.S. Miyagi
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Dry Matter Digestibility ◽  
Acid Detergent Fibre ◽  
N Dose ◽  
Sowing Season

The bromatological composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility of millet cultivars were assessed for different nitrogen doses and two sowing seasons in the Ceres municipality of Goiás state, Brazil. The treatments consisted of three millet cultivars (ADR-7010, ADR-500 and BRS-1501), four nitrogen (N) doses (0, 50, 100 and 200kg ha-1 of N) and two sowing seasons. Three replicates and a randomised block design with a 3 x 4 x 2 factorial scheme were used. Two cuttings were performed in each season when plants reached an average height of 0.70 cm. No significant interactions were observed between or among cultivars for N doses and dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and acid detergent fibre (ADF) contents. The DM, CP, NDF and ADF contents were significantly different between N doses. The DM and CP contents increased as the N dose increased to 100kg ha-1. The maximum DM and CP contents were 11.14 and 22.53%, respectively. The NDF and ADF contents were higher in the control treatment (60.11 and 30.01%, respectively). In addition, the lowest ADF and NDF concentrations occurred at an N dose of 50kg ha-1(56.33 and 30.23%, respectively). The DM contents were higher for the February sowing, with an average of 10.59%. The highest CP and ADF contents were found for the December sowing (22.46 and 31.58%, respectively). No significant differences were found for millet cultivars, N doses or sowing seasons. A significant interaction was found between sowing season and millet cultivar. The BRS-1501 cultivar had a higher in vitro dry matter digestibility in the December/2010 sowing (73.88%).

The nutritive value of hemp meal for ruminants

1999 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Mustafa ◽  
J. J. McKinnon ◽  
D. A. Christensen
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Canola Meal ◽  
Vitro Assay ◽  
Randomized Design

Hemp meal (HM) is derived from the processing of hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) seeds. The objective of this study was to determine the nutritive value of HM for ruminants. Two ruminally fistulated cows were used in a randomized complete-block design to estimate in situ ruminal dry matter (DM) and crude protein (CP) degradability of HM relative to canola meal (CM), heated canola meal (HCM) and borage meal (BM) meal. Intestinal availability of rumen undegraded CP was estimated using a pepsin–pancreatin in vitro assay. Twenty growing lambs were utilized in a completely randomized design to determine total–tract nutrient digestibility coefficients of diets in which HM replaced CM at 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% as a protein source. Results of the in situ study showed that the soluble-CP fraction of HM was similar to that of HCM and lower (P < 0.05) than those of CM and BM. Rate of degradation of the potentially degradable CP fraction and effective CP degradability of HM was higher (P < 0.05) than HCM and lower (P < 0.05) than CM and BM. Rumen undegraded CP and intestinal digestibility of RUP were highest (P < 0.05) for HM and HCM (average 782.5 and 644.5 g kg–1 of CP, respectively), intermediate for CM (473.9 and 342.9 g kg–1 of CP, respectively) and lowest for BM (401.5 and 242.3 g kg−1 of CP, respectively). However, total available CP was similar for the four protein sources (average 857.8 g kg−1 of CP). Feeding up to 200 g kg−1 HM did not affect voluntary intake or total-tract nutrient digestibility coefficients for sheep fed a barley-based diets. Hemp meal is an excellent source of RUP, with high post-ruminal availability, and may be used to replace CM with no detrimental effects on nutrient utilization by sheep. Key words: Hemp meal, nutritive value, ruminants

scholarly journals Methane Mitigation Potential of Foliage of Fodder Trees Mixed at Two Levels with a Tropical Grass

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Sara Stephanie Valencia-Salazar ◽  
Guillermo Jiménez-Ferrer ◽  
Isabel Cristina Molina-Botero ◽  
Juan Carlos Ku-Vera ◽  
Ngonidzashe Chirinda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Co2 Production ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Fodder Trees ◽  
Tropical Grass

Enteric methane (CH4) emitted by ruminant species is known as one of the main greenhouse gases produced by the agricultural sector. The objective of this study was to assess the potential the potential for CH4 mitigation and additionally the chemical composition, in vitro gas production, dry matter degradation (DMD), digestibility and CO2 production of five tropical tree species with novel forage potential including: Spondias mombin, Acacia pennatula, Parmentiera aculeata, Brosimum alicastrum and Bursera simaruba mixed at two levels of inclusion (15 and 30%) with a tropical grass (Pennisetum purpureum). The forage samples were incubated for 48 h, and a randomized complete block design was used. Crude protein content was similar across treatments (135 ± 42 g kg−1 DM), while P. purpureum was characterized by a high content of acid detergent fiber (335.9 g kg−1 DM) and B. simaruba by a high concentration of condensed tannins (20 g kg−1 DM). Likewise, A. pennatula and P. aculeata were characterized by a high content of cyanogenic glycosides and alkaloids respectively. Treatments SM30-PP70 (30% S. mombin + 70% P. purpureum) and BA30-PP70 (30% B. alicastrum + 70% P. purpureum) resulted in superior degradability at 48h than P. purpureum, while in the AP30-PP70 (30% A. pennatula + 70% P. purpureum) was lower than the control treatment (p ≤ 0.05). At 24 and 48 h, treatments that contained P. aculeata and B. alicastrum yield higher CH4 mL g−1 DOM than P. purpureum (p ≤ 0.05). The inclusion of these forage species had no statistical effect on the reduction of CH4 emissions per unit of DM incubated or degraded at 24 and 48 h with respect to P. purpureum although reductions were observed. The use of fodders locally available is an economic and viable strategy for the mitigation of the environmental impact generated from tropical livestock systems.

scholarly journals RESPONSE OF GREEN BEAN TO NITROGEN FIXING BACTERIAL INOCULATION AND MOLYBDENUM

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Al-Rukabi & Al-Jebory
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Nitrogen Fixing ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Green Beans ◽  
Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria ◽  
Root Branching ◽  
Shoot Number

The experiment was conducted at the fields of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening, College of Agriculture, University of Baghdad, Aljadrya campus during the spring season of 2015 to study the response of green beans to the inoculation with nitrogen fixing bacteria including Rhizobium phaseoli, Azotobacter chroococcum, and Azospirillum brasilense and molybdenum. The experiment was carried out according to the randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications each included 11 treatments represent the interactions between nitrogen fixing bacteria strains, molybdenum solo application, molybdenum and bacteria strains interactions, in addition to the recommended nitrogen application and control treatment. Results were analyzed using the least significant differences (LSD) test at 5% level of significance. Results showed that treatment with all three bacteria strains and Mo (T11) gave the most significant value of leaf area and N, P, Fe, Mo in the pods which gave 59.50 dm2.plant-1, 2.24%, 0.25%, 51.67 mg.kg-1, and 0.34 mg.kg-1, respectively. However, treatment with nitrogen (T2) significantly increase potassium percentage in plant pods, root branching, and leaf chlorophyll content that reached 1.71%, 12.11 branch.plant-1, and 147.98 mg.100 g-1 fresh weight. Moreover, treatment with both R. phaseoli and A. chroococcum (T5) gave the highest root dry weight of 7.78 g.plant-1 while the treatment with both R. phaseoli and A. chroococcum and Mo (T9) gave the highest root nodular fresh weight of 633.51 mg.plant-1. Treatments with R. phaseoli alone (T4) and with both R. phaseoli and A. chroococcum (T5) significantly increased shoot number that reached 4.11 shoot.plant-1 while treatment with all bacteria strains (T7) yielded the highest pod’s weight of 5.91 g. As for the total yield, treatment with both R. phaseoli and A. chroococcum and Mo showed to significantly increase total production that gave 20.96 Ton.Ha-1.        

scholarly journals Synergistic Effect of Biofat and Biochar of Cashew Nutshell on Mitigate Methane in the Rumen

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Andi Saenab ◽  
Komang G Wiryawan ◽  
Y Retnani ◽  
Elizabeth Wina
Keyword(s):  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Ch4 Production ◽  
Cashew Nut ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Dry Matter Degradation

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination of biofat with biochar or biosmoke (bioindustrial products of cashew nut shells) at the best level as feed additive in reducing methane production and improving in vitro rumen fermentation. This experiment had two series of combination and each used a randomized block design with 6 treatments and 4 replications. A series of biofat (BF) and biochar (BC) combination were added each to substrate as followed BFBC1 = 0: 100%; BFBC2 = 25:75%; BFBC3 = 50:50%; BFBC4 = 75:25%; BFBC5 = 100: 0%. While, a series of biofat (BF) and biosmoke (BS) combination as followed BFBS1 = 0: 100%; BFBS2 = 25:75%; BFBS3 = 50:50%; BFBS4 = 75:25%; BFBS5 = 100: 0%. Both series used a control treatment which contained only substrate. The in vitro experiment was repeated 4 times and each treatment was done in duplicates. The measured variables were: total gas and CH4 productions, dry matter, organic matter, NDF degradability, NH3 and partial VFA concentrations. The results showed that the combination of biofat and biochar levels resulted in a significant decrease (P<0.01) of CH4 production in the rumen. CH4 production was 88.50% (BFBC1), 63.15% (BFBC2), 61.50% (BFBC3), 58.16% (BFBC4) and 73.93% (BFBC5) compared to control treatment (100% CH4 production). The combination caused higher NH3 at BFBC4 and significantly higher propionate and total VFA in the rumen than control. Dry matter degradation values increased by a combination level biofat and biochar (BFBC4 and BFBC5), but these results were the same as control. Addition of combination of biofat and biosmoke caused a significant decrease (P<0.01) of CH4 production in the rumen. CH4 production was 71.98% (BFBS1), 65.57% (BFBS2), 64.81% (BFBS3),60.21% (BFBS4) dan 80.72 (BFBS5) compared to control treatment (100% CH4 production). At BFBS4 level, NH3 production, DMD and OMD values were lower than control. In conclusion, the best combination producing synergistic effect as feed additive to reduce methane and increase ammonia in the in vitro rumen was combination of biofat and biochar (BFBC4=75: 25%) or biofat with biosmoke (BFBS4= 75: 25%).

scholarly journals Sowing depths of brachiaria in intercropping with corn in no tillage planting

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolfo de N. Gazola ◽  
Luiz M. M. de Melo ◽  
Raíssa P. Dinalli ◽  
Marcelo C. M. Teixeira Filho ◽  
Cássia M. de P. Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Corn Yield ◽  
Total Production ◽  
No Tillage ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Sowing Depth ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Randomized Block Design

The forage production in crop-livestock integration is critical both for formation of straw for no tillage planting and food for livestock farm. The experiment was conducted in the autumn/winter of 2009 and 2010, in the city of Selvíria -state of Mato Grosso do Sul -MS, Brazil, at Experimental Station of FEIS/UNESP. The objective was to evaluate the optimal depth for deposition of seeds of two Brachiaria species intercropped with corn with emphasis on grain yield and straw. The experimental design was a randomized block design in a factorial scheme 3 x 3, with four replications. The main treatments were two species of Brachiaria (Urochloa brizantha "Marandú" and Urochloa ruziziensis), which seeds were mixed with corn fertilizer and a control treatment (without intercropping). Secondary treatments consisted of three depths (8; 10 and 16 cm) in the deposition of fertilizer (in the consortium and the control treatments). The intercropping corn with Brachiaria produced similar amounts of straw. The straw total production was higher when intercropped and decreased with depth. The consortium with U. ruziziensis provided higher grain yield of corn in relation to U. brizantha, in 2010. The sowing depth of forages did not affect corn yield.

Variation in chemical composition and nutritional quality among barley cultivars for ruminants. 1. Steer finishing performance, diet digestibilities and carcass characteristics

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. H. Ovenell-Roy ◽  
M. L. Nelson ◽  
J. A. Froseth ◽  
S. M. Parish ◽  
E. L. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Neutral Detergent Fiber ◽  
Beef Steers ◽  
Hordeum Vulgare L ◽  
Barley Cultivars ◽  
Head Morphology

Inherent variability in chemical composition and nutritional value exists among barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) cultivars due to year grown, head morphology, growth habit and intended end use. Two trials were conducted to identify causal factors for variability among barley cultivars in animal performance, carcass characteristics, diet digestibility and digestible energy (DE) content. In feedlot trials, 144 large-frame beef steers (380 ± 1.6 kg in Trial 1, 372 ± 0.8 kg in Trial 2) were assigned within three weight blocks, eight to a pen, in a randomized complete block design and pens to treatments. Steers were fed a diet of 83% steam-rolled barley (Andre, Camelot, Clark, Cougbar, Harrington or Steptoe for 123 d in Trial 1; Boyer, Camelot, Clark, Harrington, Hesk or Steptoe for 119 d in Trial 2), 10% silage (wheat in Trial 1, oat in Trial 2), and 7% supplement on a dry matter (DM) basis. In Trial 1, Cougbar neutral detergent fiber (NDF) digestibility was significantly lower than Clark. Digestibility of other nutrients tended to be lowest for steers fed Cougbar and as a result, diet DE was lower (P < 0.05) for Cougbar than for Clark and Camelot. Diet DE and NDF digestibility were correlated (r = 0.69; P < 0.0001). Lower nutrient utilization by steers fed Cougbar resulted in lower performance. In Trial 2, steers fed Hesk had a poorer (P < 0.05) ratio of feed to gain than steers fed Camelot and Harrington and lower (P < 0.05) digestibility than steers fed Steptoe. In summary, data from these trials suggest that Cougbar and Steptoe are of lower nutritional value than other cultivars under the conditions of these studies. In these studies, digestibility of NDF was a major factor contributing to differences among cultivars. Key words: Barley, steers, digestibility, energy

scholarly journals Survival of Lactobacillus plantarumU40 on the in vitro rumen fermentation quantified with real-time PCR

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
W.D. Astuti ◽  
Y. Widyastuti ◽  
E. Wina ◽  
S. Suharti ◽  
R. Ridwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Real Time Pcr ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Glucose Addition ◽  
In Vitro Rumen Fermentation

The objective of this study was to evaluate the survival of L. plantarumU40 quantified with real-time PCR during in vitro rumen fermentation. The experiment was arranged in a randomized block design with 3 treatments and 4 replications. Treatments were control, rumen fermentation inoculated with L. plantarumU40and L. plantarumU40 + glucose solution. Population of L. plantarum U40 was higher at inoculation treatment. After 8 hours incubation, glucose addition tended to decrease L. plantarum U40 population. Control treatment showed lowest population of L. plantarum U40 along in vitro fermentation compared with other treatment. Inoculation of L. plantarumU40 significantly (p<0.05) increased population of LAB until 12 hours incubation compared with control. Control treatment had highest pH at all incubation time. Glucose addition significantly (P<0.05) decreased final rumen pH (24 hours) (6.30), compared with control treatment (6.85). Inoculation of L. plantarum U40 with glucose addition significantly (P<0.05)increased propionic acid, decreased acetic acid and A/P ratio compared with other treatments. Lactobacillus plantarum U40 without glucose addition did not affect propionic acid production significantly. As conclusion, Lactobacillus plantarum U40 can survive in rumen fluid and changes rumen fermentation when glucose is added as carbon source. 

Multiple Shoot Induction of Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis Var. Uc-157) Through Nodal Stem Culture Technique

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
PET ROEY L. PASCUAL
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Basal Medium ◽  
Multiple Shoot ◽  
Culture Technique ◽  
Asparagus Officinalis ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Naphthalene Acetic Acid ◽  
Shoot Induction ◽  
Multiple Shoot Induction

Multiple shoot induction is a powerful tool for mass propagation of promisingclones and is essential to asparagus due to its dioecious nature. Along this line anexperimental research conducted to determine the most effective plant growth regulators(PGRs) that would induce multiple shoot formation from asparagus nodalstem explants using agar-solidified Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal medium. Fourcombinations of kinetin or benzyl amino purine (BAP) and naphthalene acetic acid(NAA), arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design, served as treatments withhormone-free MS medium as control. Treatment means were compared using Duncan’sMultiple range Test (DMRT). Only medium supplemented with PGRs initiatedshoots. Among the treatments, the medium containing 0.5 mg/L kinetin and0.1 mg/L NAA, or 0.5 mg/L BAP and 0.1 mg/L NAA significantly induced thehighest percentage (100%) shoots from cultured explants after 15.27 and 22.97 days,respectively. The same PGR combinations produced an average of 3-4 shoots per explantsafter eight weeks of culture. The medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/L kinetinand 0.1 mg/L NAA produced longer shoots (4.64 cm) of which 10% produced roots.This PGR combination is recommended since produced the best shoot attributes andlikewise shorten the duration of in vitro culture.Keywords: Botany, plant tissue culture, multiple shoot induction, experimental design,Cebu City, Philippines

ESTIMATION OF CONSUMPTIVE USE OF POTATO CROP PIANTED UNDER DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM BY USING SWRT TECHNOLOGY

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 271-282
Author(s):  
J.N. Abedalrahman ◽  
R.J. Mansor ◽  
D.R. Abass
Keyword(s):  
Water Consumption ◽  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Potato Crop ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Drip Irrigation System ◽  
Spring Season

A field experiment was carried out in the field of the College of Agriculture / University of Wasit, located on longitude  45o   50o   33.5o   East and latitude 32o 29o 49.8o North, in Spring season of the agricultural season 2019, in order to estimate the water consumption of potato crop using SWRT technology and under the drip irrigation system. The experiment was designed according to Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications and four treatments that include of the SWRT treatment (the use of plastic films under the plant root area in an engineering style), and the treatment of vegetal fertilizer (using Petmos), organic fertilizer (sheep manure), and the control treatment . Potato tubers (Solanum tuberosum L.)  var. Burin was planted for spring season on 10/2/2019 at the soil depth of 5-10 cm. The highest reference water consumption for the potato crop during the season was calculated by Najeeb Kharufa, which was 663.03 mm. The highest actual water consumption for the potato crop during the season for the control treatment was 410.1 mm. The results showed increase in the values of the crop coefficient (Kc) in the stages of tubers formation and tubers filling stage as compared to the vegetative and ripening stages, ranged from 1.37-1.92 for the two stages of tubers formation and tubers filling. The SWRT treatment gave the highest water use efficiency during the season, was 3.46 kg m-3 .

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