Determining Nutritive Values of Alfalfa Cuts Using in situ and Gas Production Techniques

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doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2008.85.89

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“…The results concerning the green banana could be related to an increase in fermentable carbohydrates in green fruits, as indicated by the lowest pH value recorded for green banana fruits (Table 4), which may provide a more accessible substrate for ruminal microorganisms (Schulmeister et al, 2020). While in the alfalfa case, it could be correlated with high fermentable nitrogen from microbial activity (Taghizadeh et al, 2008) resulting in high microbial growth rates. In the current study, the values for alfalfa GP were lower but in the same increasing trend with Taghizadeh et al (2008).…”

Section: Nutritional Evaluation Of Feed Ingredients and Tested Dietsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…While in the alfalfa case, it could be correlated with high fermentable nitrogen from microbial activity (Taghizadeh et al, 2008) resulting in high microbial growth rates. In the current study, the values for alfalfa GP were lower but in the same increasing trend with Taghizadeh et al (2008). In the present work, Leucaena showed the lowest values for GP at different incubation times.…”

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Chemical and in vitro evaluation of Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Leaves as a Substitute of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) with/without Rejected Green Banana Fruits (Musa paradisiaca)

Rashid¹,

Hanafy²,

Youssef³

et al. 2021

WVJ

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Leucaena leaves and rejected green banana fruits can be promising to cope with feed gaps in arid and semi-arid Mediterranean regions. The present study evaluated the feeding value and secondary active compounds of Leucaena leaves and rejected green banana fruits for ruminants using a semi-automated gas production (GP) system. Comparisons were made with the traditional feeds as alfalfa, and Dichanthium spp. grass hay. Analysis of HPLC was performed for the feed ingredients to characterize the main phenolic components. The in vitro evaluation was carried out for the experimental feed ingredients and diets. Four diets were formulated as the first diet consisted of alfalfa and grass hay at a ratio of 35:65 (AG), the second diet composed of alfalfa, grass hay, and green banana fruits at a ratio of 35:55:10 (AGB), third and fourth diets were prepared by replacing alfalfa in AG and AGB with Leucaena leaves to be LG and LGB, respectively. Leucaena leaves showed a high content of valuable phenolic components that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, such as gallic acid, ellagic acid, and naringenin. Moreover, Leucaena leaves and diet had higher crude protein, total phenols, and total tannins than alfalfa, which was reflected on the chemical composition of diets, and recorded the lowest total accumulative GP at 24 hours leading to low CH4 and CO2 production. Banana fruits recorded the lowest ruminal pH, ammonia concentration, and degraded neutral detergent fiber, compared to other feed ingredients, while it had the highest GP and degraded organic matter. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use Leucaena leaves in animals’ diets with/without rejected green banana fruits as an alternative feed resource with potential environmental and animal health benefits.

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Section: Nutritional Evaluation Of Feed Ingredients and Tested Dietsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Nutritional Evaluation Of Feed Ingredients and Tested Dietsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chemical and in vitro evaluation of Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Leaves as a Substitute of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) with/without Rejected Green Banana Fruits (Musa paradisiaca)

Rashid¹,

Hanafy²,

Youssef³

et al. 2021

WVJ

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“…Feed ingredients which are in low digestibility tend to contain high fiber (ADF and NDF is high). The in vitro gas production system helps to better quantify nutrient utilization and its accuracy in describing digestibility in animals had been validated in numerous experiments (Taphizadeh et al, 2008). It was also found that type of feed and their nutritional quality enhance or reduce the CH 4 gas production.…”

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Investigating the Quality of Commercial Beef Cattle Feeds and Feed Ingredients Used in Bangladesh

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The study was undertaken to evaluate the quality of commercial beef cattle feed and feed ingredients which are available in Bangladesh. For this purpose, chemical analysis and in vitro digestibility (IVD) were estimated for nine commercial feeds and different feed ingredients which were collected from different regions. Chemical analysis of samples was carried out in triplicate for dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude fiber (CF), ether extract (EE), ash, acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content. Metabolizable energy (ME) was calculated mathematically for feed samples by using standard formula. The analysis revealed the difference between the manufacturer’s claim and actual analyzed value. In commercial feeds DM content ranged from 90-92%. While CP content of commercial feeds was either lower or higher than the written value of feed industries. In Provita feed CP content (20.72%) was higher and Care feed had much lower CP content (7.54%) than written value. In vitro digestibility of DM in feed ingredients varied from 18.27 in straw to 75.77% in soybean meal. The fiber component (NDF and ADF) was negatively correlated with IVDMD and CP was positively correlated with IVDMD because fiber rich components were less digestible than the non-fibrous component (protein). Analysis of commercial feed samples revealed that the values claimed by the manufacturers are quite different from the actual analyzed values. This is a matter of concern and needs to be checked through better quality control measures by systematic feed analysis and ensure that manufacturers declare the true composition of the marketed feeds. SAARC J. Agri., 18(1): 197-208 (2020)

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“…The in vitro gas production system helps to better quantify nutrient utilization, and its accuracy in describing digestibility in animals has been validated in numerous experiments (Taphizadeh et al, 2008).The main objective of this study was to assess the feeding values of green shoots,leaves,flesh fruit and seeds cake of Z. spina-christi using in vitro gas production technique.…”

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“…Thus, better utilization of non-agricultural by-products which do not compete with human foods is imperative. Evaluating the nutritive value of locally available unconventional sources from browse trees, legumes and seeds of trees were important as these could make an important contribution to the nutrition of livestock (Taphizadeh et al, 2008). Ziziphus spina-christi tree (Sidder) and its fruit (Nabag) indicate the importance of this plant as food.…”

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The Use of in vitro Gas Production Technique as an Index of the Nutritive Value of Green shoot, Leaves, Fruits Flesh and Seed Cakes of Ziziphus spina-christi (Sidder) Tree for feeding Ruminants

Shamseldein¹,

Jumaa²,

Shadia.A.³

2017

IOSR JAVS

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Abstract:The in vitro gas production technique was used to predict rumen fermentable organic matter, gas production kinetics, organic matter digestibility as well as metabolizable energy were evaluated in green shoot, leaves, fruits flesh and seed cakes of Ziziphus spina-christi tree. A gas production was measured by incubating samples in buffered rumen fluid from cannulated steer for 72 h. Total gas production was recorded at 0,3,6,9,12,24, 48, and 72 h of incubation periods and kinetics of gas production was described. 01),while fruits flesh contained the highest ether extract(72.39±0.03).The maximum gas volume was highest for fruits flesh followed by seed cakes, green shoot and leaves after 24hr of incubation. In this study flesh had a significantly higher (P<0.05) gas production from rapid soluble fraction (a) than the other parts, while Ziziphus spina-christi leaves showed the highest gas production from slowly degradable fraction (b).Organic matter digestibility range was (51.90-43.79%) and Metabolisable energy was found to be

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Determining Nutritive Values of Alfalfa Cuts Using in situ and Gas Production Techniques

Cited by 8 publications

References 25 publications

Chemical and in vitro evaluation of Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Leaves as a Substitute of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) with/without Rejected Green Banana Fruits (Musa paradisiaca)

Chemical and in vitro evaluation of Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Leaves as a Substitute of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) with/without Rejected Green Banana Fruits (Musa paradisiaca)

Investigating the Quality of Commercial Beef Cattle Feeds and Feed Ingredients Used in Bangladesh

The Use of in vitro Gas Production Technique as an Index of the Nutritive Value of Green shoot, Leaves, Fruits Flesh and Seed Cakes of Ziziphus spina-christi (Sidder) Tree for feeding Ruminants

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