scholarly journals Physiochemical quality and nutritional value of ensiled fresh maize stover and groundnut haulms in wet season for sustainable ruminant production

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 141-152
Author(s):  
A. A. Lamidi ◽  
J. N. Ingweye
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Nutritional Factors ◽  
Maize Stover ◽  
Valeur Nutritionnelle ◽  
Experimental Treatments

The study was conducted to evaluate the physiochemical quality and nutritional value of ensiled fresh maize stover and groundnut haulms for wet season sustainable ruminant production. Fresh maize stover and fresh groundnut haulms were collected, wilted for 3 – 4 days, chopped and ensiled in different proportions to make three (3) experimental treatments (T1: 100% maize stover; T2:100 % groundnut haulms; T3:50 % maize stover and 50 % groundnut haulms) and replicated four (4) times in glass Bamma® bottles for 30 days. Physical features, proximate composition, mineral profile, anti-nutritional factors, post invitro digestibility characteristics and nutritional values of the silages were examined. Results showed that the colour of the silage were cream, greenish brown and light brown for T1, T2 and T3, respectively. Texture was smooth for T1, coarse for T2 and slightly coarse for T3. All the silages were moist with pleasant aroma. The pH and temperature value ranges from 3 – 4.5, 30 – 31.5oC, respectively. There were significant differences (P<0.05) in the proximate composition, fiber fractions, minerals, anti-nutritional factors and the post in-vitro digestibility characteristics of the silages. Silage T3 (50 % maize stover and 50 % groundnut haulms) had highest (P<0.05) significant content for the parameters considered. Similar (P>0.5) nutritive value (Dry matter intake (DMI), digestible dry matter (DDM), and relative feed value (RFV)) were recorded for the experimental treatments. The values observed for DMI, DDM and RFV ranged from 2.44 – 2.45, 67.62 – 67.67 and 127.86 – 127.98, respectively. Conclusively, the silage exhibited good physiochemical quality and nutritional value that justified its potential in solving the challenges of dry season feeding. Treatment 3 (50% maize stover and 50% groundnut haulms) is recommended for ruminant farmers.   L'étude a été menée pour évaluer la qualité physico-chimique et la valeur nutritionnelle des tiges de maïs frais ensilées et des fanes d'arachide pour la production durable de ruminants en saison humide. Les tiges de maïs frais et les fanes d'arachide fraîches ont été collectées, fanées pendant 3 à 4 jours, hachées et ensilées dans des proportions différentes pour faire trois (3) traitements expérimentaux (T1 : 100% de tiges de maïs ; T2 : 100% de fanes d'arachide ; T3 : 50% tiges de maïs et 50% de fanes d'arachide) et répliquées quatre (4) fois dans des bouteilles en verre Bamma® pendant 30 jours. Les caractéristiques physiques, la composition immédiate, le profil minéral, les facteurs anti-nutritionnels, les caractéristiques de digestibilité post-in vitro et les valeurs nutritionnelles des ensilages ont été examinés. Les résultats ont montré que la couleur de l'ensilage était crème, brun verdâtre et brun clair pour T1, T2 et T3, respectivement. La texture était lisse pour T1, grossière pour T2 et légèrement grossière pour T3. Tous les ensilages étaient humides avec un arôme agréable. La valeur du pH et de la température varie respectivement de 3 à 4,5 et 30 à 31,5 ° C. Il y avait des différences significatives (P <0,05) dans la composition immédiate, les fractions de fibres, les minéraux, les facteurs anti-nutritionnels et les caractéristiques de digestibilité post-invitro des ensilages. L'ensilage T3 (50% de tiges de maïs et 50% de fanes d'arachide) avait la teneur significative la plus élevée (P <0,05) pour les paramètres considérés. Des valeurs nutritives similaires (P> 0,5) (ingestion de matière sèche (DMI), matière sèche digestible (DDM) et valeur d'alimentation relative (RFV)) ont été enregistrées pour les traitements expérimentaux. Les valeurs observées pour le 'DMI', le 'DDM' et le 'RFV' allaient respectivement de 2,44 à 2,45, 67,62 à 67,67 et 127,86 à 127,98. En conclusion, l'ensilage présentait une bonne qualité physico-chimique et une valeur nutritionnelle qui justifiaient son potentiel à résoudre les défis de l'alimentation en saison sèche. Le traitement 3 (50% de tiges de maïs et 50% de fanes d'arachide) est recommandé pour les éleveurs de ruminants.

scholarly journals Nutritional value of tifton 85 bermudagrass at two cutting heights and different times of storage

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 2129
Author(s):  
Samantha Mariana Monteiro Sunahara ◽  
Marcela Abbado Neres ◽  
Jaqueline Rocha Wobeto Sarto ◽  
Caroline Daiane Nath ◽  
Kácia Carine Scheidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Neutral Detergent Fiber ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Cutting Height

The goal of this study was to assess the dehydration curve and nutritional value of Tifton 85 bermudagrass at two cutting heights from ground level (4 and 8 cm) during 120 days of storage in a closed shed. The dehydration curve was determined using samples from the entire plant at eight different times. The experimental design consisted of randomized blocks with plots subdivided per times and five replicates. The second step consisted of assessing the nutritional value of the stored Tifton 85 bermudagrass in randomized blocks with plots subdivided per times and two treatments per plot: cutting height of four and eight centimeters from the ground, and five different times for the subplots, with five replicates. Dehydration of Tifton 85 bermudagrass at the two heights occurred in 48 hours, considered an ideal time for hay drying. The dry matter content responded quadratically to the time of storage of the two heights, only differing during baling and after 120 days of storage. Crude protein content had a quadratic behavior in the two cutting heights, with the smallest value after 30 days of storage (107.0 g kg-1) and the largest after 90 days (147.8 g kg-1) in the cutting height of eight centimeters. The ether extract exhibited a quadratic behavior in the two cutting heights, only differing after 90 days of storage. The neutral detergent fiber content had linear positive response according to the time of storage, with no difference between the cutting heights. For the neutral detergent fiber content in the two cutting heights, the quadratic regression model was the best fit to the data, differing between the heights after 30 and 60 days of storage. In vitro dry matter digestibility and in vitro cell wall digestibility values of the stored hay were lower than the values obtained at the time of cutting. Cutting performed at four centimeters from the ground was the most suitable for hay production due to higher dry matter production and nutritional value without difference between bailing treatments. Hay storage caused undesirable changes in the nutritional value, especially in fiber content and in vitro digestibility.

scholarly journals ADDITION OF TOFU WASTE TO CONCENTRAT FEED ON RUMINANT ANIMAL VALUE

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Engkus Ainul Yakin ◽  
Sri Sukaryani ◽  
Catur Suci Purwati ◽  
Desi Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Crude Fiber ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Ruminant Animal ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the addition of tofu waste in concentrate feed on the nutritional value of ruminant animal feed. Concentrate feed used in this study uses concentrated feed for sheep. Tofu waste was obtained from the place of making tofu in Girimarto sub-district, Wonogiri Regency. The research method used was concentrate feed for sheep given the addition of tofu waste. The study used 3 treatments namely T0 = Concentrate without the addition of tofu waste (control), T1 = Concentrate with 10% tofu waste addition, and T2 = Concentrate with 20% tofu waste addition. The results of the study were analyzed in the laboratory to determine the nutritional value of sheep feed. The study was designed with a completely randomized design. Observation parameters of nutritional value of feed include dry matter, crude protein, crude fiber and in vitro digestibility. The results showed that dry matter content was 78.54 ± 0.23% and crude protein was 16.63 ± 0.46% with the addition of tofu waste until 20% showed a significant difference, whereas crude fiber was 20.37 ± 0.48 % showed no significant difference, while the dry matter digestibility and organic matter digestibility  showed no significant difference. The conclusion of this study was the addition of tofu waste in the concentrate had an effect on the dry matter and crude protein, but not significantly different on crude fiber. The addition of tofu waste to the concentrate did not affect the digestibility of dry matter or the digestibility of organic matter.Key words : Animal feed, concentrate,  in vitro digestibility, tofu waste

scholarly journals Nutritional valorisation of cane (Arundo donax) by treatment with sodium hydroxide

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-443
Author(s):  
S.M.P. Teixeira ◽  
C.S.A.M. Maduro Dias ◽  
C.F.M. Vouzela ◽  
J.S. Madruga ◽  
A.E.S. Borba
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Arundo Donax ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Acid Detergent Fibre ◽  
Naoh Solution ◽  
Air Circulation

This study evaluated the effects of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) treatment on the nutritional value of Arundo donax (A. donax). Its ultimate goal was to develop an environmentally friendly animal feed alternative that could be produced sustainably while combatting the spread of A. donax. Plants were collected and dried at 60 °C in an oven with controlled air circulation to determine the dry matter (DM) content. The dry plant material was then sprinkled with an NaOH solution of 2%, 4%, 6%, or 8% and placed in leak-proof containers for four weeks. The chemical and in vitro digestibility properties of treated and untreated A. donax samples were analysed in triplicate. The treatment led to significant decreases in neutral detergent fibre (NDF) from 81.06% DM to 69.39% DM, acid detergent fibre (ADF) from 46.99% DM to 43.19% DM, and ether extract (EE) from 2.06% DM to 1.39% DM, in the untreated samples compared with those treated with 8% NaOH, respectively. In addition, DM digestibility increased from 24.61% to 33.78%, ash content from 11.75% DM to 19.92% DM, and ADL from 7.43% M to 15.38% DM. Thus, treatment of A. donax with an 8% solution of NaOH concentration improved its nutritional value.

scholarly journals Nutritional value, total dry matter losses, effluent production and pollutant potential in Brachiaria brizantha cv. Paiaguás grass

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 675-683
Author(s):  
J.M. Saute ◽  
T.T. Tres ◽  
M.P. Osmari ◽  
S.L. Silva ◽  
J.L.P. Daniel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Brachiaria Brizantha ◽  
Aerobic Stability ◽  
Compaction Density

ABSTRACT The objective of the present study was to evaluate losses, production and polluting potential of the effluent, nutritional value and aerobic stability of silages of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Paiaguás grass, in different particle sizes and compaction density in silage. Three theoretical particle sizes (TTP 5; 8 and 12mm) and three compaction densities (DC 550; 600 and 650kg/m3) were evaluated, distributed in a factorial design (3 x 3), with four repetitions. The highest volume of effluent was found in silages with higher compaction densities (600 and 650kg/m3) and lower TTP (5 and 8mm). The highest chemical oxygen demand and biochemical oxygen demand were registered in the treatment with TTP of 5mm and higher DC (600 and 650kg/m3). Greater in vitro digestibility of DM was verified in the silage chopped at 5 and 8mm. There was no break in aerobic stability for 216 hours. Silage with a low compaction density 550kg/m3 and processing with a theoretical particle size of 12mm reduces effluent losses. In general, the nutritional value of Paiaguás grass was not influenced by the treatments. Different particle sizes and compaction density did not change the aerobic stability of silages.

Chemical composition, in vitro and in situ dry matter digestibility and preference of Quercus resinosa foliage

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Carrillo- Muro ◽  
R.G. Ramírez- Lozano ◽  
P. Hernández- Briano ◽  
M.A. López- Carlos ◽  
M. Guerrero- Cervantes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
The State ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Dry Matter Digestibility ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Young Leaves

The objectives of this study were to determine the chemical composition and dry matter digestibility of Quercus resinosa leaves harvested at different seasons of the year and to assess the intake and palatability of lamb diets containing foliage of Q. resinosa. There were three sites of collection, two located in the state of Jalisco and one in the state of Zacatecas, México. The young leaves harvested in spring, had greatest (P >0.05) nutritional value than leaves harvested in other seasons. The in vitro digestibility of organic matter (IVOMD), rapidly degradable fraction (a) and the degradation rate (c) were greater (P >0.05) in leaves harvested in spring and winter. The slowly degradable fraction (b) was greater (P >0.05) in spring, summer and autumn, and lesser in winter. The potential degradation fraction (a + b) and the effective degradability of dry matter were maximized (P >0.05) in spring than in the other seasons. The consumption was similar (P >0.05) among diets with different inclusion levels of leaves, but sheep consumed greater (P >0.05) amounts of diet containing leaves collected in spring. In conclusion, the Q. resinosa foliage contains the nutritional value and the digestibility and palatability that makes it suitable to replace completely the forage in the fattening diets of sheep, being preferable to use leaves harvested in spring and winter.

scholarly journals Note on in vitro digestion of avocado products for pigs

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ly ◽  
P. Fránquez ◽  
G. Rodríguez ◽  
C. Lemus ◽  
I.A. Dominguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
In Vitro Digestion ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Optimal Production ◽  
Additional Protein

In vitro (pepsin/pancreatin) digestibility coefficients of pulp, seed, and peel of avocados of the Creole and Hass varieties were studied according to a 2 x 3 factorial arrangement in which the factors were the variety and parts of the fruit. Creole avocado were heavier in natura than Hass exemplars (310.7 g and 156.8 g), whereas Hass had a greater proportion of pulp than the Creole fruits (76.0% and 64.6%). No significant interactions were observed. In vitro digestibility of dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), and nitrogen (N) were higher for the Creole variety compared with the Hass. In vitro digestibility of N was similar in the pulp and seeds, and higher than in the peels (731, 773, and 550 g/kg-1, respectively). Use of the entire avocado as pig feedstuff would have a lower nutritional value compared with feeding just avocado pulp. Supplementation of a diet based on avocado with additional protein may be needed for optimal production.

scholarly journals Anti-nutritional potential of protodioscin and kinetics of degradation in Urochloa grasses

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 2247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Souza Leal ◽  
Luís Carlos Vinhas Ítavo ◽  
Cacilda Borges do Valle ◽  
Camila Celeste Brandão Ferreira Ítavo ◽  
Alexandre Menezes Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Leaves Of Grass ◽  
Exotic Grasses ◽  
Kinetics Of Degradation ◽  
Kinetics Of

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional value of Urochloa exotic grasses to quantify aspects of anti-quality and to identify their correlation with quality grasses. We evaluated the grasses U. humidicola cv. Comum, U. humidicola cv. BRS Tupi, U. decumbens cv. Basilisk, D70 U. decumbens and U. ruziziensis ecotype R124, and we grouped them into summer, autumn, winter and spring. We determined the chemical composition, in vitro digestibility, levels of protodioscin and cumulative gas production from the leaves of grass materials in nature. Basilisk and D70 showed higher content protodioscin in all seasons, with the highest values (31.4 and 27.4 g kg-1, respectively) in spring. D70 had a crude protein content of 140.0 g kg-1 in summer and a better in vitro digestibility of dry matter (888.7 g kg-1). R124 had a higher cumulative gas production in the spring (16.44 mL gas 100 mg DM-1). U. humidicola (Comum and BRS Tupi) presented lower protodioscin concentrations (1.22 and 1.07 g kg DM-1, respectively), and U. decumbens (Basilisk and D70) presented higher concentrations (27.25 and 24.55 g kg DM-1, respectively). The presence of protodioscin interfered with in vitro digestibility results and cumulative gas production in vitro.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Nutritive Parameters of Maize Stover (Zea Mays) Fractions and Cassava (Manihort Esculanta) Foliage for Sustainable Ruminant Production

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Lamidi A. A. ◽  
Joseph O. O.
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Maize Stover ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nutritional Qualities ◽  
Experimental Treatments

Chemical composition and nutritive parameters of maize stover (Zea mays) fractions and cassava (Manihort esculanta) foliage for sustainable ruminant production was studied. Cassava foliage and fractions of maize stover (stem and leaf) were gathered and oven dried for proximate composition, fibre fractions and nutritive parameters (Dry matter intake (DMI), Digestible dry matter (DDM) and Relative feed value (RFV) were calculated. The experimental design was a completely randomized design (CRD). Results shows a significant difference (P<0.05) in the all the parameters considered for the proximate composition across the experimental treatments. The contents ranged from 85.21 – 88.77% for dry matter (DM), 6.27 – 19.72%, 1.89 – 3.78%, 14.89 – 17.08%, 51.88 – 62.47%, 3.27 – 11.23% and 36.90 – 56.70% for crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), crude fibre (CF), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), ash and non-fibre carbohydrate (NFE), respectively. Cassava foliage had highest (P<0.05) contents of fibre fractions considered. The acid detergent fiber (ADF), acid detergent lignin (ADL), cellulose (CEL) and hemicellulose (HEM) were 59.18%, 18.36%, 26.50% and 27.10%, respectively for CSL. There was a significant different (P<0.05) in the phytochemical contents across the experimental materials. Similar (P>0.05) value was recorded for DMI, DDM and RFV. Conclusively, the experimental treatments exhibited nutritional qualities that made them a feed resources for ruminant production. Cassava foliage had better proximate composition and fibre fractions, therefore it is recommended for the farmers.

scholarly journals Pruning as a strategy to improve the nutritional value of the aerial parts of industry- purpose cassava clones

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Duarte FERNANDES ◽  
Roberto GUIMARÃES JÚNIOR ◽  
Eduardo Alano VIEIRA ◽  
Josefino de Freitas FIALHO ◽  
Juaci Vitória MALAQUIAS
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Block Design ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Crude Protein Content ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Starch Yield

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to assess the influence of pruning on the starch yield and nutritional value of the aerial parts of industry- purpose cassava clones adapted to the Cerrado region of Central Brazil. Four elite clones were submitted to either total shoot pruning or no pruning at 12 months after planting, in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Plants were evaluated eighteen months after planting. Clone 330/09 presented the highest root yield with and without pruning, and also higher starch yield, green and dry mass yields, and crude protein yield of aerial parts without pruning. In plants that were pruned, clones 117/09 and 359/09 stood out, with higher yields of the crude protein content of the aerial part and a higher in vitro digestibility of the dry matter. These clones are therefore an option when using the aerial parts of cassava in animal feed. Total pruning at 12 months of age significantly increased the crude protein content and in vitro digestibility of the dry matter of the aerial parts, improving its nutritional value. Pruning did, however, reduce the starch yield of the roots and the total yields of the roots and aerial parts.

scholarly journals Nutritional Value of Fermented Maize Stover as Feed for Ruminant

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Wattanaklang ◽  
A. Abrar ◽  
A. Cherdthong
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Maize Stover ◽  
Dry Matter Digestibility ◽  
Treated Sample ◽  
Plastic Containers ◽  
Different Levels

An experiment was undertaken to determine the physical and nutritional properties, in Vitro digestibility of maize stover fermented with different levels of molasses. Maize stover was collected from the field immediately after harvesting the corn, chopped and were preserved in plastic containers under normal condition and were treated, sample fermented without additives (T1), a sample with the addition of water and 5% molasses (T2). After completion of each ensiled period, nutritional properties, in-vitro digestibility and were determined. The result reveals that crude protein (CP), dry matter (DM), ash content of maize stover were increased (P<0.05) while the crude fiber (CF) contents were decreased (P<0.01) after ensiling and the addition of molasses. The highest DM, EE, and CP content was found to be 99.52%, 10.33% and 4.56% in T2 while CF was found highest in T1 32.79%. The OMD(organic matter digestibility) and DMD (dry matter digestibility) contents were decreased by ensiling with molasses. The highest DMD, OMD, N-NH3, total VFA DMD values were observed in treatmentT1 which were 47.71%, 46.78%, 12.50%, 5.42% respectively. Therefore, it can be concluded that the addition of molasses improved and nutritional properties and preservation capacity of maize stover after 21 days of ensilingKeywords: Fermented, Maize stover, Molasses, Nutritional properties, Ruminant

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