Nutritional values and in vitro fermentation parameters of some fodder species found in two rangeland areas in the Republic of Benin.

Ewes receive hay or graze on fresh pastures supplemented with concentrates to fulfil their lactation requirements. Quebracho (Schinopsis balansae) can be added to change the ruminal fermentation. Fermentation parameters of forages alone and 70:30 forage:concentrate diets with control and quebracho concentrate were compared after 24 h of in vitro incubation. Fresh forage diets produced less gas (p < 0.05) and had greater IVOMD (p < 0.001), ammonia (NH3-N) content, valeric acid, branched-chain volatile fatty acid proportions, and lower propionic acid proportion than the hay diets (p < 0.01). In the hay diets, methane production increased with control concentrate (p < 0.01) and tended to decrease with quebacho concentrate (p < 0.10). The inclusion of both concentrates increased the acetic:propionic ratio (p < 0.01), and only the inclusion of quebracho concentrate increased the IVOMD (p < 0.01). In the fresh forage diets, gas and methane production increased with the inclusion of the control concentrate (p < 0.05), but methane production decreased with quebracho concentrate (p < 0.01). The inclusion of quebracho concentrate reduced the NH3-N content and valeric acid proportion (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the inclusion of quebracho concentrate would be advisable to reduce the CH4 production and NH3-N content in fresh forage diets and to increase the IVOMD in hay diets in comparison with the forages alone.

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In vitro anti-inflammatory potential and chemical profiling of Entada africana from the Republic of Benin

10.1055/s-0041-1736987 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

MurielleCodo Toafode ◽

Verena Spiegler ◽

Cica Vissiennon ◽

Virgile Ahyi ◽

Karin Fester

Keyword(s):

Chemical Profiling ◽

Anti Inflammatory ◽

Republic Of Benin ◽

The Republic

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In vitro Study of Urtica cannabina and Leymus chinensis on Rumen Microbial Fermentation and Gas Production

Indian Journal of Animal Research ◽

10.18805/ijar.b-1291 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zhenbin Zhang ◽

Shan Wang ◽

Ruxin Qi ◽

Khuram Shahzad ◽

Liangfeng Shi ◽

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Keyword(s):

In Vitro Study ◽

Northern China ◽

Ammonia Concentration ◽

Rumen Fermentation ◽

Gas Production ◽

Leymus Chinensis ◽

Nutritional Values ◽

Group A ◽

Fermentation Parameters

Background: Urtica cannabina, an unconventional forage, is widely distributed in northern China. It has high nutritional values that make it suitable for the ruminant’s feeding requirments as compared to Leymus chinensis. The current study was designed to evaluate varying ratios of Urtica cannabina and Leymus chinensis in the feeding diet and to see the effects on rumen fermentation and gas production in vitro. Methods: The study was designed into five treatments based on the different ratios of U. cannabina and L. chinensis: 0:100, 30:70, 50:50, 70:30 and 100:0 categorized into five groups from A-E. To detect the rumen fermentation parameters, the culture medium was collected at 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 h. Result: Gas production of groups A and C was increased than other groups at 24h (P less than 0.05), whereas the rate of gas production (c) was also increased in group A (P less than 0.05). The pH values at 1, 3, 6 and 24 h were increased in groups A and C with higher values in group C at 24h (P less than 0.05). The ammonia concentration was increased in groups D and E at 3, 6, 12 and 24 h, with the lower values in group C at 24h (P less than 0.05). The concentration of bacterial and protozoal proteins was also observed higher in groups A and C at 1 and 24 h, with highest value in group C at 24 h (P less than 0.05). In summary, as for Urtica cannabina to Leymus chinensis ratios are concerned, 50:50 is an optimal ratio for rumen fermentation in vitro, which increases the gas production and microbial protein synthesis.

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Degradability, in vitro fermentation parameters and kinetic degradation of diets with increasing levels of forage and chitosan

Translational Animal Science ◽

10.1093/tas/txab086 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Amanna Gonzaga Jacaúna ◽

Rafael Henrique de Tonissi e Buschinelli de Goes ◽

Leonardo de Oliveira Seno ◽

Luis Carlos Vinhas Ítavo ◽

Jefferson Rodrigues Gandra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Degradation Kinetics ◽

Block Design ◽

Ammonia Concentration ◽

Gas Production ◽

Ruminal Fermentation ◽

In Vitro Fermentation ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Fermentation Parameters ◽

Potential Use

Abstract Chitosan is the second most important natural biopolymer in the world, extracted from crustaceans, shrimps, and crabs; and can modulate rumen fermentation. Our hypothesis is that the addition of chitosan alters the fermentation patterns of different diets for ruminants. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different levels of chitosan and forage on in vitro dry degradation kinetics and fermentation in a gas production system. The chitosan levels (0, 1625, 3500 or 7500 mg/kg of DM) were arranged in a completely randomized block design, and for in vitro ruminal fermentation assay we used a split splot arrangement. Into the incubator, all chitosan levels were distributed in the four jars, and the forage levels varying on 100, 65, 50, 35 and 20 on DM basis. Chitosan and roughage levels interaction effect (P≤0.05) on IVDMD; IVOMD. IVDCP and IVDNDF. Chitosan negatively affected IVDMD in all roughage levels evaluated. The pH and ammonia concentration present effect only for roughage levels and incubation hours. The chitosan didn’t change (P=0.3631) the total short-chain fatty acid concentration (overall mean = 21.19 mmol/L) and the C2:C3 ratio (overall mean = 5.85). The IVDCP showed the same decreasing quadratic behavior (P<0.0001). The increasing chitosan addition increases (P<0.0001) the gas production and decreases the (P<0.0001) the lag time (parameter C) of diets with greater concentrate participation, characterizing greater efficiency in the degradability of the diet, confirming its potential use in diets for ruminants. Chitosan changes in vitro dry degradation kinetics and fermentation at the minimum dose of 1722 mg/kg DM for all diets. The roughage level influenced the in vitro nutrients degradability and cumulative gas production.

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PSIX-11 In vitro fermentation parameters of defatted hemp samples at different levels of irrigation

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/skaa278.736 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽

pp. 422-423

Author(s):

Aghata Silva ◽

Aaron Norris ◽

Arturo Franco ◽

Felipe H De Moura ◽

Mozart Fonseca

Keyword(s):

Volatile Fatty Acids ◽

Gas Production ◽

Metabolizable Energy ◽

P Value ◽

In Vitro Digestibility ◽

In Vitro Fermentation ◽

Rumen Microbes ◽

In Vitro Gas Production ◽

Fermentation Parameters

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the influence of defatted hemp under three irrigation regimes (0, 100, and 200 mm: DF0, DF1, and DF2 respectively) on in vitro fermentation parameters relative to alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Fermentation kinetics was accessed through in vitro gas production technique. Two ruminally cannulated Angus steers were used as inoculum donors in four incubation runs. For each incubation, four 160-mL serum bottles containing 200 mg of air-dried samples were incubated in 14 mL of buffering media and 4 mL of rumen inoculum. Each incubation spanned 48h with gas production measured at 0, 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48-h post-incubation. In vitro true digestibility of dry matter (IVTDMD) and organic matter (IVTOMD), total gas production (TGP), metabolizable energy (ME) and total volatile fatty acids (VFA) were determined. Hemp and alfalfa were compared via orthogonal contrast using the GLIMMIX procedure of SAS (version 9.4) with treatment as fixed effect and run as a random. Relative to alfalfa (Alf) hemp displayed increased TGP (P < 0.01; 31.1 vs. 27.47 mL) that remained following correction for DM and OM (P ≤ 0.05). Similarly, IVTDMD and IVTOMD were higher for hemp (P < 0.01; 77.7 vs. 70.2% and 81.7 vs. 73.9%). Hemp yielded slightly higher ME (P = 0.03) but equivalent total VFA production when compared to Alf (P = 0.62), even when corrected for DM and OM. Irrigation at 200 mm decreased TGP and fermentability of fat-extracted hemp (p-value). Results also indicate that irrigation at its highest level is detrimental to the availability of ME for rumen microbes, but not with the expense of the in vitro digestibility (IVTDMD and IVTOMD) nor in total VFA produced. In conclusion, defatted hemp samples appear to have greater digestibility and ME with equivalent VFA production relative to alfalfa.

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Chemical Characterisation and in Vitro Gas Production Kinetics of Eight Faba Bean Varieties

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10030398 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 398

Author(s):

Alessandra Pelagalli ◽

Nadia Musco ◽

Nikita Trotta ◽

Monica I. Cutrignelli ◽

Antonio Di Francia ◽

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Keyword(s):

Faba Bean ◽

Energy Content ◽

Rumen Fluid ◽

Morphological Characteristics ◽

Gas Production ◽

In Vitro Fermentation ◽

In Vitro Gas Production ◽

Ruminant Diets ◽

Fermentation Parameters

Faba bean is an important vegetable protein source for ruminant diets. This research aimed to compare the nutritional characteristics of four commercial and four local cultivars in order to better characterise the local ones and promote their use in animal nutrition. The seeds’ weight and the chemical composition, including starch and the energy, was evaluated. The in vitro fermentation characteristics were studied for 48 h using bull’s rumen fluid as inoculum. All the varieties showed the values’ weight corresponding to the specific botanical typology. The varieties significantly differed for protein, starch and lignin (p < 0.01) and structural carbohydrates (p < 0.05) concentration. No significant differences were observed for energy content. All the in vitro fermentation parameters resulted significantly different among the varieties. Organic matter degradability ranged between 89.9% and 85.1% and the potential gas production from 367 to 325 mL/g. The Pearson’s analysis showed significant correlation between morphological characteristics, chemical data and in vitro fermentation parameters. In conclusion, this investigation confirms the possibility of using local faba bean varieties (i.e., Aquino, Castrocielo, 13#5, 4#4) in ruminant nutrition with the advantage that, being local natural resources, they are better adapted to the climate and agronomic conditions and limit environmental impact.

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Pepper (Capsicum ssp.) as a feed additive in sheep rations using two types of inoculum: Effects on in vitro digestibility and fermentation parameters

Semina Ciências Agrárias ◽

10.5433/1679-0359.2019v40n6supl3p3653 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 40 (6Supl3) ◽

pp. 3653

Author(s):

Luiz Juliano Valério Geron ◽

Alexande Lima de Souza ◽

Suellem Fernanda Perosa Zanin ◽

Sílvia Cristina de Aguiar ◽

Ilda de Souza Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Crude Protein ◽

Rumen Fluid ◽

Neutral Detergent Fiber ◽

Feed Additive ◽

In Vitro Digestibility ◽

In Vitro Fermentation ◽

Ruminal Fluid ◽

Fermentation Parameters ◽

Sheep Feces

The influence of pepper (Capsicum ssp.) as a feed additive to balanced sheep rations on the in vitro digestibility coefficient of nutrients and their fermentation parameters was evaluated in two different inocula: rumen liquid and sheep feces. Four inclusion levels of pepper (0.0%, 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.6% of DM) and two types of inoculum were arranged in a 4 x 2 factorial arrangement, in a completely randomized design. Experimental rations were balanced to include 0.0%; 0.2%; 0.4% and 0.6% Capsicum ssp., with 13.5% crude protein and 70.0% total digestible nutrients (TDN). A basal diet of 60% bulk (corn silage) and 40% of the concentrate containing 0.0% Capsicum ssp. was given to the inoculant donor animals. Two sheep with a mean bodyweight of 27.6 + 1.6 kg were used as inoculum donors (ruminal fluid and feces) for the determination of the IVDC of nutrients. The variables studied were submitted for analysis of variance and the inclusion levels of pepper. Regression analysis was performed at 5% of probability and for the different inocula, a Tukey test was performed at 5% significance. The different levels of inclusion of pepper (0.0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6%) in the balanced sheep rations were not altered (P > 0.05) the IVDC of DM; OM; CP and NDF for both inocula (ruminal fluid and sheep feces). However, the use of the different inocula resulted in a change (P < 0.05) in the IVDC value of DM, OM, CP, and NDF, in which the ruminal liquid inoculum presented higher (P < 0.05) values of IVDC for the ration nutrients in relation to sheep feces. The levels of 0, 0%; 0.2%; 0.4% and 0.6% of pepper in ruminant feeds did not change the pH value of the fermented content after a 24-hour in vitro incubation (P > 0.05). However, the use of ruminal liquid as inoculum for the in vitro fermentation of the experimental rations provided a lower value (P < 0.05) for the pH of the fermented content in relation to the sheep feces. The inclusion of this phytogenic additive in ruminant feeds and the use of inoculum based on rumen fluid or sheep feces did not cause changes in the concentration of ammoniacal nitrogen (N-NH3) in the fermented rations after incubation (P > 0.05) for 24 hours in vitro. Thus, the inclusion of up to 0.6% Capsicum ssp. (pepper) in balanced rations for ruminants does not alter the in vitro digestibility coefficient of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, and neutral detergent fiber, or the in vitro fermentation parameters. However, the use of ruminal fluid as inoculum for the in vitro fermentation presented values of a higher degree of confidence in relation to feces to determine the in vitro digestion coefficient of the nutrients.

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PSXII-11 In vitro fermentative parameters of diets containing increasing inclusions of soybean molasses for sheep

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/skz258.816 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽

pp. 411-412

Author(s):

Maria Carolina G Arruda ◽

Sérgio A G Pereira-Junior ◽

Marco Túlio C Almeida

Keyword(s):

Total Concentration ◽

Gas Production ◽

Repeated Measurements ◽

Buffer Solution ◽

In Vitro Fermentation ◽

Linear Effect ◽

Orthogonal Contrasts ◽

In Vitro Gas Production ◽

Fermentation Parameters

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of increasing inclusion of soybean molasses (SM) in sheep diets on in vitro gas production, pH, N-NH3 and VFA. Three ruminally-cannulated adult sheep were used as donors of inoculum. The treatments consisted of diets containing 0, 10, 20 and 30% of SM (DM basis) with forage: concentrate ratio of 20:80. The experimental design was completely randomized with repeated measurements over time (2, 6, 12 and 24 hours). Flasks with a volume of 50 mL were used for incubation. Approximately, 0.2 g of sample, 10 mL of the inoculum and 20 mL of the McDougall buffer solution were added into the flasks. Each time consisted of 6 bottles per treatment and 2 bottles without sample (n = 104). Gas production was measured by a pressure transducer. Concentrations of N-NH3 was determined using micro-Kjeldhal apparatus, and VFA was determined by gas chromatography. The disappearance of DM was evaluated by filtration using nylon bags (50 μm porosity). The data were analyzed using the MIXED procedure of SAS. Orthogonal contrasts were used to determine the linear and quadratic effect of SM inclusion. Total concentration of VFA, pH and gas production per g disappeared (mL/g DM disappeared) had no significant effect (P > 0.05). Gas production per incubated g (mL/g DM incubated), disappearance of DM (%) showed increasing linear effect (P < 0.05), with values of 92.87 to 119.64 and 58.48 to 75.40 for 0 and 30% of SM, respectively. N-NH3 (mg/dL) presented a linear decreasing effect (P < 0.05), ranging from 19.27 to 16.95, for 0 and 30% of SM, respectively. The inclusion up to 30% of SM (DM basis) in sheep diets did not affect in vitro fermentation parameters and did not promote a difference in gas production per g disappeared when compared to other treatments.

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