Performance of Holstein cows fed two levels of concentrate supplementation and ruminally undegraded protein.

1969 ◽  
Vol 90 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 9-26
Author(s):  
Teodoro M. Ruiz ◽  
Efraín Cancel-Medina

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of level of concentrate supplementation with two concentrates differing in concentration and type of ruminally undegradable protein (RUP) on dry matter intake (DMI) and milk production of Holstein cows in late (E1) and early (E2) lactation. In both trials, concentrates were fed at the rate of 1 kg per 2.5 or 1.5 kg of milk, constituting low (LCS) and high (HCS) levels of concentrate supplementation, respectively. No significant effect of type of concentrate was observed on DMI, milk production, milk composition or efficiency of milk production in either experiment. HCS resulted in lower hay DM consumption by cows in late (9.8 vs. 11.3 kg/d) and early (6.4 vs. 8.1 kg/d) lactation, but also in greater total DMI by late (17.7 vs. 15.6 kg/d) and early (19.6 vs. 16.2 kg/d) lactation cows. Similarly, milk production was greater when late (13.1 vs. 11.8 kg/d) and early (25.5 vs. 22.6 kg/d) lactation cows were fed the HCS. In E2, contrary to E1, cows produced milk of higher fat concentration (2.66 vs. 3.18%) when the LCS was fed. HCS resulted in lower efficiency of concentrate use for milk and 3.25%-fat-corrected milk production, particularly during early lactation. However, income over feed cost was higher for HCS during early lactation. Thus, the practice of supplementing concentrates at a high level can be justified economically under conditions similar to those of this trial.

1959 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. Logan ◽  
Vern Miles ◽  
S. R. Haskell

Two trials, each with 12 Holstein cows in early lactation, were conducted to study the effect on yield and composition of milk when the relative protein and energy contents of dairy rations were altered. A change-over design of experiments was used and digestibility of representative rations was determined with steers. A significant increase in fat-corrected milk production was obtained when energy (T.D.N.) intake was raised 5 to 12 per cent above recommended feeding standards. The protein content of the milk was increased (P < 0.05) when digestible crude protein was 20 to 30 per cent in excess of recommended allowances, but increases in milk production, in percentages of butterfat and solids-not-fat were not significant (P > 0.05). When molasses comprised up to 18 per cent of dry matter of a ration, digestion co-efficients for protein and fibre were reduced.


2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marini Putri Marwah ◽  
Yustina Yuni Suranindyah ◽  
Tridjoko Wisnu Murti

<p>This experiment was aimed to evaluate the effect of katu leaves as feed supplement on milk production and milk composition of Ettawa Crossbred goat during early lactation. The experiment was conducted in the village of Kemiri<br />kebo, Girikerto, Turi, Sleman started from June, 27 until August, 27 2009. The experiment used 8 pregnant goats weighing 36 to 55 kg. The goats were divided into 2 treatments, those were control and treatment groups. The goats in<br />control group received basal feed as much as 10% dry matter of body weight, consisted of calliandra and concentrates with a ratio of 9 to 1 respectively. The treated goats were fed with the same basal feed as those in the control group and<br />supplemented with katu leaves at 0,06% of bodyweight. The examination was conducted to collect data on feed intake, milk production, composition of colostrum and milk. Data were statistically analyzed with T-test. The result showed that katu leaves supplementation as much as 0,06% of body weight was able to increase protein level of colostrum significantly but had no significant effect on feed intake, milk production, and milk composition.</p><p><br />(Key words: Ettawa Crossbred goat, Katu leaves, Milk production and composition)<br /><br /></p>


1996 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Z. Yang ◽  
D. N. Mowat ◽  
A. Subiyatno ◽  
R. M. Liptrap

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of chromium (Cr) supplementation on early lactation performance of Holstein cows. Experiment 1 involved 12 primiparous (PP) and 22 multiparous (MP) cows, while exp. 2 involved 18 PP and 22 MP cows. In each trial, cows were fed total mixed rations (TMR) and assigned to one of two treatments: control or 0.5 mg kg−1 supplemental chelated Cr from week 6 prepartum to week 16 postpartum The cortisol response to synthetic adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) intramuscular (i.m.) and the luteinizing hormone (LH) response to synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) i.m. were evaluated as well, during weeks 2 and 6 postpartum in exp. 2 During the first 16 wk of lactation, supplemental Cr tended to increase milk yields in PP cows by 13% (P = 0.06) and increased milk production by 7% (P < 0.05) in exps. 1 and 2, respectively, but had no effect in MP cows. Despite increased milk yield, Cr supplementation had no adverse effect on milk composition, reproductive performance, or health status. Furthermore, Cr supplementation tended to increase the milk lactose content in PP cows. Supplemental Cr reduced serum β-hydroxybutyrate levels and may reduce subclinical ketosis in MP cows. In addition, in overconditioned, aged cows, Cr supplementation may reduce the incidence of certain other metabolic disorders. Peak values and production rates of cortisol in Cr-supplemented cows tended to be greater (P < 0.10) than in control cows at week 6 Basal LH concentrations did not differ between the two treatments for either week However, the Cr-supplemented cows released less (P < 0.05) LH than did control cows at week 6. Results from hormonestimulation tests suggest that the Cr-supplemented cows may have experienced a greater stress with their increased milk production. However the time in postpartum anestrus and the time to conception were similar, suggesting that Cr supplementation may have mitigated the slower return to fertility usually seen in higher producing PP dairy cows. Further study is needed to determine the effects of Cr supplementation on reproductive performance, health status, and metabolic disorders in dairy cows. Key words: Chromium, milk production, luteinizing hormone, cortisol, reproduction, dairy cows


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian Wahyu Harjanti ◽  
Arif Mustaqim ◽  
Rudy Hartanto

ABSTRAK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji produksi susu dan komposisi susu sapi Friesian Holstein (FH) yang mendapat suplemen tepung temulawak (Curcuma Xanthorriza Roxb). Materi penelitian menggunakan sapi FH berjumlah 12 ekor. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan 2 perlakuan dan 6 kelompok. Perlakuannya adalah T0 = pakan basal (kontrol), T1 = pakan basal + suplemen temulawak (1% kebutuhan BK). Parameter yang diamati yaitu konsumsi bahan kering, produksi susu dan komposisi susu. Data yang diperoleh di analisis menggunakan sidik ragam, untuk data komposisi susu dilakukan uji lanjut dengan Paired T test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian suplemen temulawak tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap konsumsi BK, produksi susu dan komposisi susu (laktosa, lemak dan protein). Konsumsi BK T0 sebesar 18,06 kgBK, T1 sebesar 18,15 kgBK, rataan produksi susu T0 sebesar 6,49 liter/hari, T1 sebesar 6,30 liter/hari dan komposisi susu T0 dan T1 secara berturut pada laktosa sebesar 4,58 dan 4,56, kandungan lemak secara berurutan 3,65 dan 3,78 serta kandungan protein secara berurutan sebesar 3,16 dan 3,16. Disimpulkan bahwa pemberian suplemen temulawak 1% kebutuhan BK belum mampu meningkatkan konsumsi bahan kering, produksi dan komposisi susu sapi perah laktasi. (Milk production and milk composition of friesian holstein cows fed with temulawak (Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb) supplement) ABSTRACT. This study aims to examine the milk production and milk composition of friesian holstein cows that fed with temulawak (Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb) supplement. The material of research using 12 FH cows. The study used a randomized block design with 2 treatments and 6 groups. The treatments were T0 = basal feed (control), T1 = basal feed + Curcuma supplement (1% dry matter (DM)). The parameters observed were DM consumption, milk production and milk composition. Data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA, for milk composition data were analyzed using Paired T test. The results showed that the administration of temulawak supplement was not proven significantly towards the dry matter intake, milk production and milk composition (lactose, fat and protein). Dry matter intake T0 group was 18,06 kg, dry matter intake T1 group was 18,15 kg, the average milk production T0 group was 6,49 liters / day, milk production T1 group was 6,30 liters / day. Lactose concentration of group T0 and T1 was 4, 58% and 4,56%, fat concentration of group T0 and T1 was 3,65% and 3,78% and protein concentration of group T0 and T1 was 3,16% and 3,16%. In conclusion, supplements of curcumma 1% DM were not alter dry matter intake, milk production and milk composition.


2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leiliane Cristine de Souza ◽  
Maximiliane Alavarse Zambom ◽  
Claudete Regina Alcalde ◽  
Tatiane Fernandes ◽  
Deise Dalazen Castagnara ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to evaluate the supply of wet brewers grain silage with and without nutrient additives in ensiling (wheat bran, soybeans hulls and ground corn), and the effect of additives on the intake and digestibility of dry matter and nutrients as well as the efficiency, production and milk composition of Holstein cows. Four multiparous Holstein cows were used, with an average milk production of 25 liters per day. The cows were randomly assigned, via the Latin Square design (4x4), to one of four experimental diets. The experimental period was 21 days. The results obtained in the experiment were evaluated by analysis of variance, Fisher’s F test and Tukey’s test at 5 % probability. The experimental diets consisted of wet brewers grain silage alone, and this silage with the addition of wheat bran, soybean hulls or ground corn. The diets did not affect the initial body weight of the animals. Diets containing wheat bran and ground corn provided a higher intake of dry matter (21.78 and 21.50 kg day-1) and organic matter (20.42 and 20.22 kg day-1) compared to the wet brewers grain silage alone and the diet containing soybean hulls. The results observed for dry matter (636.96 and 632.96 g kg-1), organic matter (659.16 and 654.35 g kg-1 DM), crude protein (712.84 and 717.79 g kg-1 DM) and neutral detergent fiber (598.99 and 538.90 g kg-1 DM) when cows were fed diets containing soybean hulls and ground corn, respectively, were higher than other diets. The different diets did not change daily milk production, milk production corrected for 3.5 % fat or milk composition. The milk urea nitrogen from cows fed ground corn diets was a lower concentration (17.67 mg dL-1), however, it was still above the suitable range (10 to 14 mg dL-1). Providing wet brewers grain silage with soybeans hulls or ground corn to Holstein cows increased the digestibility of dry matter and nutrients. However, the use of silages with wheat bran, soybean hulls or ground corn did not alter the efficiency, production or milk composition of cows fed with these silages.


1983 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. KUNG Jr. ◽  
B. W. JESSE ◽  
J. W. THOMAS ◽  
J. T. HUBER ◽  
R. S. EMERY

Whole barley was treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in laboratory trials. Dry matter disappearance from nylon bags in the rumen of whole barley treated with 2.5, 3.5, or 4.9% NaOH for 30 h was 59.6, 72.4, and 93.0%, respectively, compared with 82.2% for untreated ground barley. In a subsequent lactation trial, 24 Holstein cows (eight per treatment) were fed high moisture ground ear corn, high moisture rolled barley or high moisture whole barley treated with 3.5% NaOH. Milk persistencies tended to be greater for cows fed high moisture rolled barley, next for ground ear corn and least for NaOH-treated barley. Milk composition was similar for all treatments. Dry matter intake was greatest for cows fed ground ear corn and lower for those fed the barley diets. Alpha-linked glucose and pH of feces were similar for cows fed ground ear corn and high moisture rolled barley diets, but fecal pH was lower and alpha-linked glucose concentrations three times greater for NaOH-treated barley. Digestibility percents of dry matter, acid detergent fiber and nitrogen were 61.4, 25.3, 64.7 for ground ear corn; 64.4, 38.0, 67.1 for high moisture rolled barley; and 56.8, 43.2, 54.8 for NaOH-treated barley, respectively. Rumen grain turnover estimated by excretion of ytterbium in feces was greatest for NaOH-treated barley (9.09%/h), intermediate for ground ear corn (6.10%/h) and lowest for high moisture rolled barley (4.93%/h). Key words: Dairy, sodium hydroxide, high moisture grains


2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilson Sebastião Dias Júnior ◽  
Vítor Augusto Silveira ◽  
Ivan Júnior Ascari ◽  
Renata Apocalypse Nogueira Pereira ◽  
Marina de Arruda Camargo Danés ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of total replacement of raw whole soybean (RAW) for roastedwhole soybean (ROS) on the production performance of Holstein cows. Two experiments were carried out usinga simple reversal design where RAW has been completely replaced by ROS. In experiment 1, 22 cows (175±60 days in milk)were used, and the dietary inclusion level of RAW or ROS was 3.7% of dry matter (DM). In experiment 2, 16 cows (130±50 days in milk)were used, and thedietary inclusion level of RAW or ROS was 11% of DM. In both experiments, ROS increased milk production by 1.1kgday-1 without changing fat and protein production. Dry matter intake or milk urea nitrogenwere not affected by dietary soy source. In experiment 2, plasma glucose concentration was decreased, and allantoin/creatinine ratio in urine tended to decreasein ROS. Experiment 2 also evaluated the nutrient digestibility and ruminal degradation kinetics of crude protein in two soybean sources. Roasting had no effect on the digestibility of DM, organic matter, and neutral detergent fiber. Roasted whole soybean hadgreater fraction B and lower protein degradation rate than did RAW; this showed that heat treatment was effective in increasing therumen undegradable amino acid flowto the animal, which suggesteda potential mechanism of action for improved performance observed in ROS.


2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Goce Cilev ◽  
Živko Gacovski ◽  
Biljana Petrovska ◽  
Jovan Stojković

This paper shows the results of production and chemical compo­sition of cow’s milk on a farm MILKO-HF, Prilep, R. Macedonia with capacity of 100 cows of Holstein-Frisian breed divided into two groups (control and experimental). In control group I which was fed in a standard way of nutrition (ration used on the farm), average daily production of milk per cow ws 22.49 kg with the following chemical composition of milk: average daily content of milk fat is 3.75%, protein 3.57%, lactose 4.65%, nonfat dry matter 9.56% and total dry matter 13.31%. In experimental group II which were fed with the ration according to normatives, average daily production of milk per cow is 24.04 kg with the following chemical composition of milk: average daily content of milk fat is 3.99%, protein 3.57%, lactose 4.65%, non-fat dry matter 9.58% and total dry matter 13.57%. The obtained results show the increase in milk production for 1.55 kg-6.89% and better chemical composition of milk in the experimental group of cows. Thus, dry matter was increased from 13.31% to 13.57%-1.95%, milk fat content from 3.75% to 3.99%-6.4%, nonfat dry matter from 9.56% to 9.58%-0.21%, while the content of protein and lactose stayed on equal level. It was determined that the normed nutrition has influenced on production increase and better chemical composition of milk without unnecessary spent high level of nutrient i.e. nutrition of cows according to recommended normative.


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