scholarly journals In vitro Gas Production, Methane Emission and Rumen Fermentation Characteristics with Increasing Roughage to Concentrate Ratios

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Samir Attia Nagadi Samir Attia Nagadi
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Biomass ◽  
Biomass Production ◽  
Methane Emission ◽  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
In Vitro Gas Production ◽  
Balanced Distribution ◽  
Soluble Substrate

Effects of roughage to concentrate ratio on gas production (GP) and nutrient degradability were evaluated in vitro. Rations I: 0R:100C, II: 20R:80C, III: 40R:60C, IV: 60R:40C, V: 80R:20C and VI: 100R:0C were incubated for 24h. Concentrate (0R:100C) produced greater GP/gDM, TDOM and MCP. TDDM was higher for rations I to IV than V and VI. Roughage (100R:0C) had lower PF and higher pH and protozoal count with no VFA effect. Ration III and IV containing 60 and 40% concentrate, respectively exhibited balanced distribution of soluble substrate between microbial biomass production and fermentation waste products and are optimal for sheep nutrition.

Comparison of four in vitro gas production methods to study rumen fermentation kinetics of starch rich feeds

1997 ◽  
Vol 1997 ◽  
pp. 196-196
Author(s):  
S. Fakhri ◽  
A. R. Moss ◽  
D.I. Givens ◽  
E. Owen
Keyword(s):  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Production Methods ◽  
Fermentation Kinetics ◽  
In Vitro Gas Production ◽  
Production Techniques ◽  
Kinetics Of

Recently, the automatic in vitro gas production techniques (e.g. Cone. 1994; Theodorou et al., 1994) have been developed to study rumen fermentation kinetics. Many approaches have been taken. This work investigates the suitability of different methods for estimating the rumen fermentation of two starch rich feedstuffs.

scholarly journals Effect of Eucalyptus globulus leaves extracts on in vitro rumen fermentation, methanogenesis, degradability and protozoa population

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 753-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina Boussaada ◽  
Rabah Arhab ◽  
Serena Calabrò ◽  
Raffaella Grazioli ◽  
Maria Ferrara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Eucalyptus Globulus ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Extract ◽  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Ch4 Production ◽  
In Vitro Gas Production

Abstract The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of three Eucalyptus globulus extracts rich in phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, on rumen fermentation, methane (CH4) production, organic matter degradability and protozoa population using an in vitro gas production technique. Four concentrations (0, 50, 75 and 100 mg) of three Eucalyptus extracts (ethyl acetate, n-butanol and aqueous) were added to a diet of ruminants (forage: concentrate ratio 60:40) and incubated at 39°C under anaerobiosis with buffered rumen fluid. After 24 h, the fermentation fluid was analysed for ammonia-N and volatile fatty acids (VFA). Organic matter degradability (OMD) and protozoa were also determined; in vitro gas production was also recorded and CH4 concentration was measured. Compared to the control, CH4 production was significantly lower for ethyl acetate extract (P<0.05), but higher for n-butanol and aqueous extracts. Production of ammonia- N was lower in all Eucalyptus extracts (P<0.05). Propionate production (P<0.05) increased for ethyl acetate and n-butanol extracts, whereas no effect was registered for VFA, for all Eucalyptus extracts. Ethyl acetate extract decreased in vitro OMD (P<0.05), whereas n-butanol and aqueous extracts were comparable to the control. Protozoa population decreased (P<0.05) for all extracts in comparison with the control. Eucalyptus ethyl acetate extract might be promising to be used as a potent anti-methanogenic additive. Moreover, the assessment of the right dosage seems to be important to decrease methane production, without reducing feed nutritional value.

scholarly journals Rumen fermentation kinetics as impacted by red amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus, L) leaf powder using in vitro gas production technique

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiwakorn Ampapon ◽  
Bounnaxay Viennasay ◽  
Metha Wanapat
Keyword(s):  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Amaranthus Cruentus ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
In Vitro Gas Production ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Dry Matter Degradation ◽  
Leaf Powder ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Abstract Background A need for research searching for alternative rumen enhancers warrants immediate attention. The in vitro fermentation experiment was conducted using factorial arrangement of two factors of roughage to concentrate and seven level of red amaranth leaf powder percentage of total substrate in a Completely randomized design (CRD). Two factors, namely Factor A was two ratio of roughage (R) to concentrate (C) at 60:40 and 40:60 and Factor B was level of red amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus, L) leaf powder (RALP) supplementation at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12% of total dietary substrate. Results Red amaranth leaf powder (RALP) contained phytonutrients both condensed tannins and saponins in addition with high macro minerals (Ca, K, and Mg). This experiment revealed innovations of the RALP supplementation by enhancing rumen propionate (C3) production, reducing acetate (C2) to (C3) ratio, reducing protozoal population and mitigating methane (CH4) production. Furthermore, rumen dry matter degradation percentages were remarkably enhanced (P < 0.001) by increasing RALP supplementation. Conclusion Plants rich in phytonutrients and minerals such as red amaranth leaf powder (RALP) have a vital and promising role in modulating rumen fermentation, mitigating methane production, as well as increasing substrate degradability.

scholarly journals Effect of Ginger Essential Oil on in Vitro Gas Production, Rumen Fermentation and Methane Production

2021 ◽  
pp. 509-515
Author(s):  
Erdinç ALTINÇEKİÇ ◽  
Önder CANBOLAT ◽  
Şeniz ÖZİŞ ALTINÇEKİÇ
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Methane Production ◽  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
In Vitro Gas Production

Effect of type and inclusion level of cold-pressed oilseed cakes on in vitro rumen fermentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 1709 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Benhissi ◽  
A. García-Rodríguez ◽  
I. Beltrán de Heredia
Keyword(s):  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Barley Straw ◽  
High Fat ◽  
In Vitro Gas Production ◽  
Fat Level ◽  
Total Fat ◽  
Cold Pressed ◽  
In Vitro Rumen Fermentation

The current study was conducted to explore the impact of inclusion of different types and levels of cold-pressed oilseed cakes on in vitro rumen fermentation and gas production parameters. Two batch fermentation trials (24 and 96 h) were conducted using the in vitro gas production technique. In each trial, three types of lipid sources [palm fat (PF), cold-pressed rapeseed cake (CPRC) and cold-pressed sunflower cake (CPSC)] × two levels of total fat (30 and 60 g/kg DM) were evaluated. Incubated substrates were made from iso-energetic and isoproteic basal mixtures of barley straw and concentrate (ratio 10 : 90). During the 24-h incubation trial, samples were collected 24 h post-incubation to measure volatile fatty acids (VFA) and methane production. The 96-h incubation was used to assess the rate and extent of in vitro gas production. CPSC showed lower total VFA (P < 0.001) and methane (P < 0.001) production, compared with PF and CPRC. High fat level decreased total VFA (P < 0.001) and methane (P < 0.001) production compared with low level of inclusion. Molar proportions of individual VFA and acetate to propionate ratio were not affected by lipid supplementation. CPSC reduced (P = 0.006) asymptotic gas production at high fat level, compared with PF and CPRC. Neither supplementation level nor type of lipid affected the fractional gas production rate or lag time. In conclusion, there was no difference in ruminal fermentation when either CPRC or PF were added but CPSC altered microbial fermentation in vitro at a total fat level of 60 g/kg DM.

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