Activity level and performance of weaner pigs exposed to 915 MHz microwave radiation

1996 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-188
Author(s):  
K. D. Foote ◽  
L. A. Bate ◽  
A. W. Donald
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Radiation ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
Ir Radiation ◽  
Microwave Exposure ◽  
Resting Behaviour ◽  
Resting Time ◽  
Weaner Pigs

Microwave radiation (MWR) (915 MHz) is considered a possible source of supplementary heat for early-weaned pigs. To determine the behavioural effect of this form of heat on weaner pigs, four trials were carried out in which 64 pigs were exposed to microwave (MW) treatment at 11.4 (MW1) or 6.1 (MW2) mW cm−1 or infrared (IR) radiation at 500 W (IRR), each following a 4-d adaptation period. Pigs exposed to both MW treatments displayed greater (P < 0.05) daily percent resting time compared with IR exposed pigs [86.0 ± 1.6 vs. 82.3 ± 2.5 vs. 79.4 ± 3.7% (mean ± SD) for MW1, MW2 and IRR, respectively]. The increase in resting time was greatest after the first day of treatment and gradually returned to pretreatment levels over the course of the 3-wk experiment. The treatment effect over time was also significant (P < 0.05) between IR and both MW treatments and indicated similar patterns of resting time for the MW treatments. The pattern of resting behaviour for the IR group remained relatively unchanged throughout the experiment. Microwave exposure did not have an effect (P > 0.05) on average daily gain [0.32 ± 0.12 vs. 0.28 ± 0.07 vs. 0.30 ± 0.13 kg day−1 (mean ± SD) for IRR, MW1 and MW2, respectively]. The results indicate that 915 MHz MWR causes a power-level-dependent decrease in activity in weaner pigs. However, MW exposure does not significantly affect performance in weaner pigs. Key words: Weaner pigs, microwaves, behaviour, performance, supplementary heat

scholarly journals 93 Evaluation of the intake and digestibility of ensiled residual material from edamame soybean processing with and without the use of an inoculant

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 74-74
Author(s):  
Ellen M Herring ◽  
Elizabeth B Kegley ◽  
Ken Coffey ◽  
Shane Gadberry ◽  
Jeremy G Powell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
Processing Waste ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Dry Matter Digestibility ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Soybean Processing ◽  
Silage Inoculant ◽  
Daily Gain

Abstract This research evaluated the effects of ensiled edamame soybean processing waste on ruminant intake and total tract digestibility. Waste from processing stored edamame was obtained (3 trips) and wilted (28%, 25%, and 37% DM), then treated with or without inoculant (Lactobacillus buchneri) and ensiled in 167 L plastic barrels (2 or 3 barrels/treatment from each trip) for 72 (Trip 1) or 69 (Trip 2 and 3) days. Pregnant ewes (n = 18; body weight = 55.5 ± 1.2 kg; 2 to 3 years old) were blocked by body weight and assigned randomly within a block to treatments within a trip, then each ewe was assigned to a barrel of silage. Ewes were housed individually in 1 × 1.5-m pens and offered silage for a 10-day adaptation period followed by 7 days of total feces and urine collection. Ewes were offered silage to allow for 10% orts and were offered 0.2% of their body weight of soyhulls and 32 g of mineral supplement/day to meet their predicted nutrient requirements for gestating ewes. Ewes consumed 1,616 ± 54 g DM/day (X ± SEM) or 2.9 ± 0.12% of their body weight and there was no effect (P ≥ 0.85) of inoculant treatment on DM intake (g/day or % of body weight). Dry matter digestibility was not affected (P = 0.98) by inoculant and averaged 55.7 ± 0.66%. Ewe average daily gain for the 17-day trial tended to be greater (P = 0.08) for the ewes offered the silage without inoculant (0.18 vs. 0.04 kg/d). Ensiling edamame processing waste yielded a feed that ewes consumed in adequate amounts to maintain their body weights over 17 days when also supplemented with soyhulls. The addition of silage inoculant had minimal effects on intake, digestibility, or ewe body weight change.

PSV-19 Effect of Low Nutrient Density Diet with Probiotic Mixture (B. Subtilis ms1, B. Licheniformis SF5-1, and S. Cerevisiae) Supplementation on Performance of Weaner Pigs

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 193-195
Author(s):  
Vetriselvi Sampath ◽  
Hyun Ju Park ◽  
Yong min Kim ◽  
Je Min Ahn ◽  
Inho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
The Body ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Gas Emission ◽  
Nutrient Density ◽  
Weaner Pigs

Abstract BACKGROUND: A total of one hundred and forty, 28 d-old weaner pigs [Duroc x (Yorkshire x Landrace)] with initial body weight (BW) of 6.56±1.25kg were used in a six-week treatment (7 replicate pens per treatment; barrows, and 2 gilts/pen) to evaluate the effect of low nutrient density diet supplement with probiotic mixture supplementation on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, fecal microbial, and gas emission of weaner pigs. RESULTS: Pigs fed low-density diet with probiotic mixture supplementation had linearly increased (P = 0.028, 0.014) the body weight (BW) at weeks 3, and 6. Moreover, average daily gain (ADG) was linearly improved (P=0.018, 0.014, 0.014) at week 3, 6, and overall experiment. However, there were no interactive effects found on the nutrient digestibility of dry matter (DM), nitrogen (N) and energy (E) throughout the experiment. Dietary inclusion of low-density diet with probiotic mixture supplementation has improved the fecal lactobacillus counts linearly, but E. coli was unaffected during the trail. On day 42, Ammonium gas emission was significantly decrease in pigs fed a low-density diet with probiotic mixture supplementation. However, H2S, acetic acid, and CO2 were not significantly affected by the probiotic mixture supplementation diet. CONCLUSION: Low-density diet with probiotic mixture supplementation had positively affected the growth performance, fecal microbial, and fecal gas emission on weaner pigs.

Different combinations of sodium monensin and virginiamycin during feedlot finishing of Nellore cattle

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 1061
Author(s):  
A. L. N. Rigueiro ◽  
M. C. S. Pereira ◽  
M. M. Squizatti ◽  
M. M. Ferreira ◽  
S. C. Dondé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Proliferation Index ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
Longissimus Muscle ◽  
Feeding Period ◽  
Feedlot Performance ◽  
Muscle Area ◽  
Nellore Cattle ◽  
Daily Gain

Context The use of two feed additives, to maximise rumen fermentation, in finishing diets offered to feedlot cattle may positively impact performance. Aims This study, conducted at the São Paulo State University feedlot, Botucatu campus, Brazil, was designed to evaluate the effects of the combined use of monensin (MON; 30 mg/kg of dry matter; (DM)) and virginiamycin (VM; 25 mg/kg of DM) in high-concentrate diets during the adaptation and finishing periods on feedlot performance, carcass traits, feeding behaviour, blood gas profile, rumen morphometrics and apparent total tract digestibility of nutrients of Nellore cattle. Methods The experiment was designed as a completely randomised block, replicated six times (3 bulls/pen), in which 72 20 months of age yearling Nellore bulls (388.0 ± 31.1 kg) were fed in 24 pens for 90 days according to the treatments: (1) MON during the entire feeding period (T1), (2) MON + VM during adaptation and only VM during the finishing period (T2), (3) MON + VM during the entire feeding period (T3), and (4) VM during the adaptation and MON + VM during the finishing period (T4). The adaptation program consisted of ad libitum feeding of three diets over the adaptation period of 19 days with concentrate level increasing from 69% to 84% of diet DM. Key results Overall, bulls fed on T2 had a greater DM intake (P &lt; 0.01), final bodyweight (P = 0.04), average daily gain (P = 0.03), hot carcass weight (P &lt; 0.01), final Longissimus muscle area (P = 0.05), Longissimus muscle area daily gain (P = 0.01), improved carcass G:F (P &lt; 0.01) and increased dressing percentage (P &lt; 0.01). Similarly, bulls fed on T2 were faster to consume 1 kg of either DM (P &lt; 0.01) or neutral detergent fibre (P &lt; 0.01) after 60 days on feed. Furthermore, bulls fed on T2 presented a greater (P = 0.05) cell proliferation index in the rumen papillae. Conclusions According to the results, Nellore yearling bulls should be fed high-concentrate diets containing MON and VM during adaptation, and only VM during the finishing period to improve overall feedlot performance. Implications The use of both MON and VM proved to be helpful only during the adaptation period.

scholarly journals Sonic Stimulation and Low Power Microwave Radiation Can Modulate Bacterial Virulence Towards Caenorhabditis elegans

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-162
Author(s):  
Priya Patel ◽  
Hiteshi Patel ◽  
Dhara Vekariya ◽  
Chinmayi Joshi ◽  
Pooja Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caenorhabditis Elegans ◽  
Microwave Radiation ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Bacterial Virulence ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Microwave Exposure ◽  
C Elegans ◽  
Sonic Treatment ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
Sound Treatment

<P>Background: In view of the global threat of antimicrobial resistance, novel alternative approaches to deal with infectious bacteria are warranted, in addition to the conventional invasive therapeutic approaches. Objective: This study aimed at investigating whether exposure to sonic stimulation or microwave radiation can affect virulence of pathogenic bacteria toward the model nematode host Caenorhabditis elegans. Methods: Caenorhabditis elegans worms infected with different pathogenic bacteria were subjected to sonic treatment to investigate whether such sound treatment can exert any therapeutic effect on the infected worms. Virulence of microwave exposed bacteria was also assessed using this nematode host. Results: Sound corresponding to 400 Hz, and the divine sound ‘Om’ conferred protective effect on C. elegans in face of bacterial infection, particularly that caused by Serratia marcescens or Staphylococcus aureus. The observed effect seemed to occur due to influence of sound on bacteria, and not on the worm. Additionally, effect of microwave exposure on bacterial virulence was also investigated, wherein microwave exposure could reduce virulence of S. aureus towards C. elegans. Conclusion: Sonic stimulation/ microwave exposure was demonstrated to be capable of modulating bacterial virulence.</P>

scholarly journals 197 Gene-regulation control of muscle fatigue during transportation with rumen-protected methionine supplementation

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 28-28
Author(s):  
Gaston F Alfaro ◽  
Sonia J Moisá ◽  
Soren P Rodning ◽  
Taylor E Novak
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Muscle Fatigue ◽  
Messenger Rna ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Transportation Simulation ◽  
Gluten Feed ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Abstract Different participants generally located distant among them compose the U.S. beef production chain, therefore shipping is required for cattle at least once in their lifespan. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Rumen-Protected Methionine (RPM) supplementation on muscle fatigue gene network, creatine synthesis (CKM), and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) metabolism after a transportation simulation in a 1.7-miles oval test track. Angus heifers (n = 18) were stratified by body weight (408 ± 64 kg; BW) and randomly assigned to dietary treatments: 1) control diet (CTRL), and 2) control diet + rumen-protected methionine (RPM). After a successful adaptation period to Calan gates, animals received a common diet of Bermuda hay ad libitum and a soy hulls and corn gluten feed based supplement. After 45 days under supplementation, animals were loaded onto a 32 × 7 ft. trailer and transported for 22 hours. Skeletal muscle biopsies, BW and blood samples were obtained on day 0 (Baseline), 43 (Pre-transport, “PRET”), and 45 (Post-transport, “POST”). Heifer’s average daily gain did not differ between Baseline and PRET (P = 0.41). Control heifer’s shrink was 8% of BW while RPM heifers shrink was 10% (P = 0.29). Cortisol level decreased after transportation, but no differences were observed between treatments (P = 0.94). Messenger RNA was extracted from skeletal muscle tissue and gene expression analysis was performed by RT-qPCR. Results showed that AHCY (Creatine synthesis pathway), SSPN (Sarcoglycan complex), DNMT3A (DNA Methylation), and SOD2 (Oxidative Stress-ROS) were upregulated (P &lt; 0.05) in CTRL between baseline and PRET and, decreased between PRET and POST (P &lt; 0.05) while they remained constant for RPM. Furthermore, CKM was not affected by treatments (P = 0.11). In conclusion, muscle fatigue related genes were not affected by RPM. Although, RPM could affect ROS production, after a long-term transportation.

Experimental Research on Tensile Strength Reduction of Concrete Caused by Microwave Irradiation

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 2789-2794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Dai ◽  
Dong Cao
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Microwave Irradiation ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Microwave Power ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Strength Reduction ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Microwave Exposure ◽  
Microwave Power Level

In order to understand the law on concrete degradation induced by microwave irradiation, the experimental research is conducted in which the following works are completed. At first, the different concrete specimens are exposed to microwave of various power levels for various time periods, and then some specimen irradiated by microwave are cooled in air, the other cooled by spraying water. After that, the tensile strengths of the heated and unheated specimens are measured with Brazilian test method. According to the test results, the reduction of tensile strength of plain concrete and steel-fiber reinforced concrete induced by microwave irradiation is analyzed, and the relations between the tensile strength reduction and the microwave exposure time and the effect of microwave power level on the residual tensile strength of concrete are obtained. The experimental research shows that the tensile strength reduction of concrete induced by microwave irradiation is dependent on the concrete component, microwave exposure time, microwave power level, and cooling method after irradiation. It is expected that the findings in the paper will become the basis of the future research of concrete and rock degradation induced by microwave irradiation, and will aim in searching the new method of breaking concrete and rock more efficiently.

scholarly journals Coupling of microwave radiations to convective drying for improving fruit quality

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neila Bahloul ◽  
M. A. Balti ◽  
M. S. Guellouze ◽  
Nabil Kechaou
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Radiation ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Bound Water ◽  
Microwave Oven ◽  
Microwave Drying ◽  
Convective Drying ◽  
Heat Temperature ◽  
Red Color ◽  
Variable Condition

The present study aims to find the best drying method to minimize the duration of the operation while respecting the nutritional value of the product. Experiments of convective drying and microwave radiation were respectively carried out with a convective dryer (heat temperature: 65 °C and air velocity: 1.3 m/s) and a microwave oven (power level: 100 W and frequency: 2450 MHz). Six coupling tests between the convective drying and microwave radiation were conducted. The only variable condition is the time output of tomatoes from the convective dryer or the microwave oven corresponding to an intermediate mass ratio (IMR) 0.5, 0.4 and 0.3. The microwave drying removes the bound water faster than convective drying. This explains the observed time savings due to convection-microwave and microwave-convection combined drying. The combination of convection drying and microwave drying to an IMR 0.5 preserved better the red color and the antioxidants of the tomato. Thus, the convection–microwave combined drying (IMR 0.5) proved most suitable for preserving the quality of tomatoes. Keywords: convective drying; microwave; coupled drying; color. 

scholarly journals EFFECT OF LERAK (SAPINDUS RARAK) EXTRACT IN HIGH ROUGHAGE DIET ON RUMEN MICROBIAL PROTEIN SYNTHESIS AND PERFORMANCE OF SHEEP

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wina ◽  
Stefan Muetzel
Keyword(s):  
Protein Synthesis ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
Ruminal Fermentation ◽  
Microbial Protein ◽  
Fermentation Products ◽  
Microbial Protein Synthesis ◽  
Daily Gain

<p>Secondary compounds containing plant extract as feed additive may improve the performance of livestock consuming high roughage diet. An <em>in vivo </em>trial was conducted to investigate the effect of <em>Sapindus rarak </em>extract (SRE) on ruminal fermentation products, microbial protein synthesis, and growth performance of sheep. Sheep (male, 28 heads) fed high roughage diet were arranged in a completely randomized design with four treatments: addition of SRE to the diet at 0, 4, 8 and 12 g head-1 day-1. The experiment was conducted for 105 days with 2 weeks adaptation period. At the end of the experiment, total faeces was collected for 1 week and rumen liquor was taken. Variables measured were ruminal fermentation products, microbial protein synthesis, daily intake, digestibility, N retention, body weight, and average daily gain. Protozoal numbers were significantly decreased with increasing SRE dose. The ruminal NH<sub>3 </sub>concentration tended to reduce by SRE addition (P = 0.06). SRE significantly increased propionate and efficiency of microbial protein synthesis from 6.4 to 10.5 g N kg-1 DOMR. SRE significantly improved average daily gain of sheep during the first 70 days of experiment without affecting intake and digestibility. SRE did not alter carcass percentage but tended to lower pancreas and liver weights (P&lt;0.1). In conclusion, SRE has a significant role in partially defaunated rumen microflora, hence, increased microbial protein synthesis and propionate production in the rumen. Addition of SRE is useful to increase daily gain of sheep fed high roughage diet in 70 days of feeding.</p>

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