scholarly journals Features of energy metabolism in bull calves of Aberdeen angus breed under the influence of available diet protein levels

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Viktor O. Lemiasheuski ◽  
Alexey I. Denkin

The complexity and identity of the metabolic processes in the digestive tract of ruminants impose strict requirements on the quantity and quality of nitrogenous substances in the diet. The increase in skeletal muscle mass is associated with the processes of protein synthesis and breakdown in the body. The direction of metabolic processes towards increasing the protein biosynthesis of the body is ensured by a sufficient supply of amino acids from the gastrointestinal tract to the metabolic pool of the body by optimizing the energy protein nutrition of ruminants. The purpose of the work is to study the effect of the level of metabolic protein in the diets of Aberdeen Angus bull calves on the bioconversion of metabolizable energy and amino acids into growth energy. The study involved the sequential conduct of 3 series of studies on bull calves of the Aberdeen Angus breed with a live weight of 277 kg, 317 kg and 363 kg. The animals of the 1st experiment were fed according to the RAAS (Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences) standards, where the ratio of the metabolizable protein to the metabolizable energy was 8.2 g/MJ, in the 2nd and 3rd experiments the level of the metabolizable protein was 8.6 and 9.1 g/MJ per the introduction of 0.5 kg and 0.6 kg of soybean meal into the diet, respectively. At the end of each period, physiological experiments were performed. The studied parameter did not have a significant effect on the dry matter intake of the feed, and an increase in the diet of hard-to-break down protein contributed to an increase in the concentration of metabolizable energy and digestibility of dry matter. It was found that metabolizable energy and amino acids are effectively used to increase the live weight of bulls calves during the growing period on a diet in which the ratio of metabolizable protein to metabolizable energy is 8.6 g/MJ. A further increase in metabolic protein in the diet leads to an increase in heat production, which in turn increases the use of amino acids and metabolic energy in energy metabolism and reduces their contribution to the increase in live weight.

2020 ◽  
Vol 199 (8) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
A. DEN'KIN ◽  
V. LEMEShEVSKIY

Abstract. The nature of biosynthetic processes and the productive qualities of ruminants depend on the level and ratio of substrates absorbed in the digestive tract. The maximum efficiency of the biosynthesis of meat components in the body is ensured if the amino acids enter the metabolic pool in sufficient quantity and in the optimal ratio. The purpose of the work is to study the needs of Aberdeen Angus meat bulls calves for metabolizable protein for the optimal use of amino acids and metabolizable energy of the diet for the increase in live weight of bulls-calves during the growing period. Research materials. Consecutively, 3 series of studies were carried out on bulls calves of the Aberdeen Angus breed with a live weight of 277 kg, 317 kg and 363 kg. The animals of the 1st experiment were fed according to the RAAS (Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences) standards, where the ratio of the exchange protein to the exchange energy was 8.2 g/MJ, in the 2nd and 3rd experiments they increased the level of the exchange protein to 8.6 and 9.1 g/MJ due to the introduction of 0.5 kg and 0.6 kg of soybean meal in the diet, respectively. At the end of each period, physiological experiments were performed. Results. The studied parameter did not have a significant effect on the dry matter intake of the feed, and an increase in the diet of hard-to-break down protein contributed to an increase in the concentration of metabolizable energy and digestibility of dry matter. It was found that metabolizable energy and amino acids are effectively used to increase the live weight of bulls calves during the growing period on a diet in which the ratio of metabolizable protein to metabolizable energy is 8.6 g/MJ. A further increase in metabolic protein in the diet leads to an increase in heat production, which in turn increases the use of amino acids and metabolic energy in energy metabolism and reduces their contribution to the increase in live weight.


Author(s):  
V.O. Lemiasheuski ◽  
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The results of studying the characteristics of the use of substrates in energy metabolism at different levels of metabolizable protein (8.0 g and 8.3 g per 1 MJ of metabolizable energy) in the diets of 9-month-old Charolais meat bulls with an initial live weight of 260 kg are presented. Based on the data obtained on the energy balance and gas-energy metabolism by the mask method, the ratio of the contribution of the metabolizable energy of the diet to body weight gain and heat production of bulls during the period of intensive growth was determined.


Author(s):  
Yuriy Nikolaevich Prytkov ◽  
Anna Aleksandrovna Kistina ◽  
Ekaterina Ivanovna Dorozhkina ◽  
Kristina Valeryevna Kiseleva

The article presents the results of the influence of coniferous-energy additives on the morphological and biochemical blood parameters of cows of black-motley breed in different physiological periods. It was established that the inclusion of 17 g / kg of dry matter in the diets of cows feeding cows favorably contributed to the course of metabolic processes in the body.    


2022 ◽  
Vol 354 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
S. V. Dezhatkina ◽  
N. A. Feoktistova ◽  
E. V. Pankratova ◽  
N. A. Provorova ◽  
E. S. Salmina

Relevance. Modern turkey crosses have a genetically determined high growth rate. These farm birds are very sensitive to even minor fluctuations in their diet, are susceptible to a deficiency of amino acids, protein, mineral elements and vitamins, which can contribute to a decrease in their productivity, the development of pathological processes and diseases. The use of modern technologies and scientific achievements has made it possible to prepare a new product — modified zeolite. This natural mineral is already free of impurities and microbes, with open pore windows, has a high ability to selectively exchange, and is obtained by various methods of activating zeolite in industrial conditions. At the same time, Ulyanovsk specialists have mastered the technology of enriching modified zeolite with useful substances.Methods. The aim of the work was to study the effect on the body of turkeys and the level of their productivity of additives based on modified zeolite enriched with amino acids. The experiment was organized for 60 days on 250 turkeys of the breed Hybrid Cread-mayker aged 55–60 days in the conditions of the Ulyanovsk region. The control group received the main ration (MR), the experimental group was given once a day in addition to the MR in the morning feeding in a mixture with mixed feed 5% additives of modified zeolite enriched with amino acids.Results. The inclusion of a supplement based on modified zeolite enriched with amino acids in the diet of turkeys does not have a negative effect on the hematological parameters of their blood, all indicators corresponded to the physiological norm. During the experiment in the 2nd group, the live weight of poultry was obtained larger by 8.70%, which amounted to 12,296 kg, respectively, more profit was obtained from the sale of turkey meat, total revenue was 133,210, and additional profit was 27,960 rubles, 2.41 rubles of profit was received for 1 ruble of costs. Тhe data indicate the normalization of mineral homeostasis in the body of turkeys and better absorption of nutrients in the feed diet.


2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
V. A. Voloshin ◽  
D. A. Matolinets ◽  
N. A. Morozkov ◽  
G. P. Maysak

The results of studies of the use of rhaponticum carthamoides for feeding dairy cows are presented. The experiment was carried out on Holstein cows of black-and-white breed in Perm Territory. Vitaminherbal fl our from green mass of rhaponticum carthamoides at a dose of 0.4 and 1.0 kg per head per day in the period of 10-16 days before calving and in the fi rst 30 days of lactation was introduced into the feeding rations of two experimental groups of cows. High sugar content in rhaponticum carthamoides (from 4.15 to 11.2% in dry matter and metabolic energy from 10.87 to 12.12 MJ/ kg) was noted. In the studied material from this plant, the content of the 20-hydroxyecdysone was 0.49% of active ingredients in the dry matter of the product at a rate of 0.25%. The introduction of rhaponticum carthamoides in the diet of feeding animals contributed to the increase in the intensity of metabolic processes in the body. A gradual increase in cholesterol levels in all experimental groups was noted. The most signifi cant growth was observed in cows of the second experimental group by 0.82 mmol / l or 29.50% (p <0.01). Compared with the fi rst experimental group, the increase was 0.13 mmol / l or 5.2%, and the control group – 0.36 mmol / l or 14.17%. Stimulation of metabolic processes in the body of cows of the experimental groups had a positive impact on reproduction, which was manifested in the reduction of the service period duration, compared with the control group.


2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 467-468
Author(s):  
Fernanda F Santos ◽  
Luciano Brochine ◽  
Vanderlei Benetel Junior ◽  
Maria Laura R Coelho ◽  
Augusto H Gameiro ◽  
...  

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the milk production, body weight, and body condition score (BCS) of ewes fed with different energy levels. Seventy-one ewes were used and distributed in three treatments according to the metabolizable energy (ME, Mcal/kg) levels in the diet: CTL = according to the NRC (2007) recommendation for each stage (gestation and lactation); PLUS = CTL plus 10% of ME per kilogram of dry matter; LESS = CTL less 10% ME per kilogram of dry matter. Body weight and body condition score were evaluated a week before the expected date of parturition, a week after giving birth, and at weaning (60 days). Dairy production was evaluated at 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 days after giving birth by the indirect method of the two weighing. The experimental design was analyzed as randomized complete blocks. There were no differences on milk production during almost all the lactation curve. Only on day 50 (P = 0.051), CTL was still at peak, while LESS and PLUS had already decreased their production. However, at 60 days, all treatments were already with low production, justifying weaning in this period. Results of weight and BCS showed a significant difference in all periods evaluates. Ewes in the PLUS diet had greater BW and BCS. The BCS before giving birth is expected to be over 3.5 and treatment LESS was the only one that did not achieve this score (2.66, 3.37, 3.83 for LESS, CTL, and PLUS, respectively). At weaning, ewes fed PLUS and CTL had BCS of 3.51 and 2.92, respectively, but treatment LESS had only 1.82. That is prejudicial for the next mating seasonal and this animal. We concluded that LESS diet interfered with the body reserves of sheep.


1997 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Webster ◽  
I. D. Corsor ◽  
R. P. Littlejohn ◽  
J. M. Suttie

AbstractThe growth of male red deer slows during the first winter of life before increasing again during spring. This study aimed to determine if this period of slow growth could be minimized using artificial photoperiods during autumn and winter (10 April (week 1) to 11 September (week 23), southern hemisphere). Four groups of deer (no. = 10) were housed indoors as follows. Two groups were placed on a winter solstice photoperiod (8·5 light (L): 15·5 dark (D)) and given either a natural increase in photoperiod to 11·25L: 12·75D (WSN) or held on 8·5L: 15·5D for 7 weeks followed by an abrupt increase to 11·25L: 12·75D (WSH). One group was exposed to a summer solstice photoperiod of 16L: 8D (SS) and one group exposed to a natural photoperiodic pattern (IC). A fifth group of deer (no. = 10) was maintained outside on a gravelled enclosure under natural changes in photoperiod (OC). All groups were given a diet containing 160 g protein per kg and 11·0 MJ metabolizable energy per kg dry matter (DM) ad libitum. All animals were weighed weekly and group food intake recorded daily. Metatarsal length was measured at weeks 3,17 and 22 from the start of treatments.The major differences occurred between SS and the other groups. After a period of slower growth (weeks 1 to 5, SS = 88 g/day v. 168 g/day other groups, s.e.d. 31·2, P < 0·05), SS grew more rapidly from week 10 (P < 0·01). As a result, SS was heaviest from week 17 (P < 0·05) until the end of the experiment (P < 0·01). The mean growth rate of SS animals from weeks 10 to 23 was 346 g/day compared with 173 g/day (s.e.d. 15·3; P < 0·001) for the other groups. Over the whole experiment, SS animals gained 42·3 kg live weight, compared with 31·1 kg for WSN, 26·6 kg for WSH, 25·1 kg for OC and 23·7 kg for IC (s.e.d. 2·08 kg P < 0·01). The DM intake of SS from week 9 until the end of the experiment averaged 2·04 kg DM per head per day compared with 1·48 (s.e. 0·041) kg DM per head per day for the mean of the other groups. Metatarsal length increased more in SS than the other groups (P < 0·001) between weeks 3 and 17 and was longest in SS at weeks 17 and 22 (P < 0·01). Exposure to a 16L: 8D photoperiod during winter advanced the rapid growth of red deer calves normally associated with spring and summer. This response may be used to advance slaughter dates for venison production.


2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 187-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Bureš ◽  
L. Bartoň ◽  
R. Zahrádková ◽  
V. Teslík ◽  
M. Fiedlerová

This study was conducted to evaluate the body weights and measurements of 86 Gascon calves and their dams. The effects of the course of parturition, parity of the dams, sex of the calves, and live- or stillborn calves were analysed. Phenotypic correlations between different measurements and calf birth weight as well as the course of parturition were calculated. Internal pelvic measurements were significantly associated with the occurrence of assisted calvings and stillborn calves. Primiparous cows had a smaller pelvic area, lower live weight, and more frequent difficulty in calving compared to older cows. A higher incidence of difficult calvings was observed in bull-calves due to their higher (<I>P</i> < 0.001) birth weight. High and significant correlation coefficients were determined between the birth weight and body measurements of the calves as well as between the calf birth weight and the course of parturition (<I>r</i> = 0.34; <I>P</i> < 0.01). Negative correlations (<I>r</i> = –0.21 to –0.30) were calculated between the internal pelvic measurements of the cows and the course of parturition score. It was concluded that the internal pelvic measurements of the dam and the size and shape of the calf were the factors influencing the course of parturition in this study to the largest extent.


2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren M Reilly ◽  
Patrick C von Schaumburg ◽  
Jolene M Hoke ◽  
Gary M Davenport ◽  
Pamela L Utterback ◽  
...  

Abstract The rising consumer demand for alternative and sustainable protein sources drives the popularity of the use of plant-based proteins in the pet food industry. Pulse crops, which include beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas, have become an important addition to both human and animal diets due to their protein content and functional properties. However, knowledge of their nutrient composition and protein quality is necessary for the proper formulation of these ingredients in pet foods. The objective of this study was to determine the macronutrient composition and standardized amino acid digestibility and to describe the protein quality through the use of digestible indispensable amino acid scores (DIAAS-like) of five pulse ingredients. Black bean (BB) grits, garbanzo beans (GB), green lentils (GL), navy bean (NB) powder, and yellow peas (YP) were analyzed for dry matter (DM), ash and organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), gross energy (GE), acid hydrolyzed fat (AHF), and total dietary fiber (TDF) to determine the macronutrient composition. Precision-fed rooster assays were conducted using cecectomized roosters to calculate standardized amino acid digestibility and true metabolizable energy corrected for nitrogen (TMEn). The essential amino acids, with the exception of methionine, were highly digestible with digestibility values of 80% to 90% (dry matter basis) for all selected pulse ingredients. BB grits had the lowest (P &lt; 0.05) digestibility of arginine (86.5%) and histidine (80.6%) in contrast to GB (94.9% and 89.9%, respectively). The TMEn of GB was highest (P &lt; 0.05) at 3.56 kcal/g compared with the other pulses. The DIAAS-like values for adult dogs were consistently the lowest for methionine for all pulses, making it the first-limiting amino acid in these ingredients. The DIAAS-like values for adult cats showed GL had lowest (P &lt; 0.05) score in tryptophan compared with other pulses when using both AAFCO values and NRC recommended allowances as reference proteins. Methionine was the first-limiting amino acid for YP and tryptophan for GL. Based on macronutrient composition, protein quality, and amino acid digestibility, it can be concluded that pulse ingredients have the required nutritional characteristics to be viable protein sources in canine and feline foods. However, the use of complementary protein sources is recommended to counterbalance any potential limiting amino acids in pulse ingredients.


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