Effect of feeding lactating cows with ensiled mixture of Moringa oleifera, wheat hay and molasses, on digestibility and efficiency of milk production

Cohen, Miri; Leibovich, H.; Vaknin, Yiftach; Sagi, G.; Shabtay, Ariel; Ben-Meir, Yehoshav; Nikbachat, M.; Portnik, Y.; Yishay, M.; Miron, J.

doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2015.11.002

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“…Our results were similar to those obtained by Cohen‐Zinder et al. (), who fed an ensiled mixture of MO, wheat hay and molasses to lactating cows. Kholif et al.…”

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confidence: 92%

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Effects of Moringa oleifera silage on milk yield, nutrient digestibility and serum biochemical indexes of lactating dairy cows

Zeng

Sun

Chen

et al. 2017

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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SummaryThis study investigated the effects of Moringa oleifera (MO) as a partial substitute of alfalfa hay on milk yield, nutrient apparent digestibility and serum biochemical indexes of dairy cows. MO was harvested at 120 days post-seeding. Fresh MO was cut, mixed with chopped oat hay (425:575 on a DM basis), ensiled and stored for 60 days. Sixty healthy Holstein dairy cows were allocated to one of three groups: NM (no MO or control), LM (low MO; 25% alfalfa hay and 50% maize silage were replaced by MO silage) or HM (high MO; 50% alfalfa hay and 100% maize silage were replaced by MO silage). The feeding trial lasted 35 days. The LM and HM diets did not affect dry matter (DM) intake, milk yield or milk composition (lactose, milk fat, milk protein and somatic cell count). The apparent digestibility of DM and NDF was lower for HM group than NM group. Additionally, there were no significant differences in serum biochemical indexes between the LM and NM groups. The HM group had lower serum concentrations of total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and higher serum concentrations of urea than the NM group. The partial replacement of alfalfa hay (≤50%) and maize silage with MO silage had no negative effects on milk yield, in vivo nutrient apparent digestibility or serum biochemical indexes of lactating cows.

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“…Our results were similar to those obtained by Cohen‐Zinder et al. (), who fed an ensiled mixture of MO, wheat hay and molasses to lactating cows. Kholif et al.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

“…MO silage decreased the apparent digestibility of DM, NDF and ADF with no effects on CP. A similar trend was observed by (Cohen‐Zinder et al., ) who replaced easily digestible wheat silage with MO silage. However, Mendieta‐Araica et al.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

Effects of Moringa oleifera silage on milk yield, nutrient digestibility and serum biochemical indexes of lactating dairy cows

Zeng

Sun

Chen

et al. 2017

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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“…Martel et al [20] pointed out that proper quantity of molasses in diet did not affect DMI of lactating cows, which was in line with our finding. In addition, we also found that cows fed higher level of substitute for roughage in ration of dairy cows [21]. Milk urea nitrogen was linearly increased as the level of CMS increased, which was consistent with the study of Baurhoo and Mustafa [22].…”

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Use of condensed molasses fermentation solubles as an alternative source of concentrates in dairy cows

Shah

et al. 2021

Anim Biosci

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Objective: The purpose of present study was to investigate the effects of condensed molasses fermentation solubles (CMS) on lactation performance, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and serum parameters of dairy cows. Methods: A total of 75 healthy Holstein cows with the same parity (milk production = 35 ± 2.5 kg, body weight = 570 ± 28 kg) were randomly selected and divided into 5 groups. One group served as control group (CON; no CMS), whereas the other 4 groups were CMS1 (accounted for 1% of the diet), CMS2 (2%), CMS3 (3%), and CMS4 (4%). All cows were fed regularly three times each day at 0800, 1600, and 2400 h. Cows received diet and water ad libitum. The experiment lasted for 60 days. Results: Results showed that the dry matter intake, milk yield, and protein of CMS2 were maximum and higher (p<0.05) than CMS4. The ruminal pH was observed less than 6 in CMS3 and CMS4 groups. No noticeable difference of microbial protein was found between CON and CMS2 groups, while the microbial protein in these groups was higher (p<0.05) than CMS3 and CMS4 groups. The apparent digestibility of dry matter, organic matter, and crude protein in CMS2 group was higher (p<0.05) than CMS3 and CMS4 groups. Compared to CMS3 and CMS4 groups, the CMS2 group increased (p<0.05) the serum concentrations of immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M on d 60. Conclusion: Therefore, it is practicable that CMS substitutes for a part of concentrates in lactating cows diets, but higher addition of CMS (more than 3% of the diet) could decrease production performance of dairy cows in the present study.

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“…Another new genetic cultivar of M. oleifera, which was developed by researchers in Israel through 10 years of germplasm selection, exhibited good growth in drip irrigation systems at high planting densities [160,000 seeds/ha; (121)]. Under this planting pattern, leaf biomass of 35 t dry matter per hectare was obtained under four cuttings a year between July and November (93). Despite the progress made, ongoing research on second-generation traits (nutrition, flavor, and bioenergy) is slower than research on model plants with large breeding programs.…”

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Current Status and Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf as an Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feeds

Chen

2020

Front. Vet. Sci.

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The increased consumption of livestock, poultry, and fish products in people's diet threatens to drive production toward the use of more and more conventional crops in animal feeds. In this context, alleviating the tightening grain crop supply and ensuring the healthy development of animal husbandry through innovations in protein feedstuff production remain considerable challenges. Moringa oleifera is a miracle tree species with abundant nutrients, high protein biological value, and good feeding effect. As a new protein feedstuff, M. oleifera has great potential in alleviating the feeding crisis. Here, we review available literature regarding the characterization of M. oleifera in the field of animal husbandry in terms of nutrient content, digestion, and absorption characteristics, and feeding effects and present current challenges in using M. oleifera as animal feed.

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Effect of feeding lactating cows with ensiled mixture of Moringa oleifera, wheat hay and molasses, on digestibility and efficiency of milk production

Cited by 41 publications

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Effects of Moringa oleifera silage on milk yield, nutrient digestibility and serum biochemical indexes of lactating dairy cows

Effects of Moringa oleifera silage on milk yield, nutrient digestibility and serum biochemical indexes of lactating dairy cows

Use of condensed molasses fermentation solubles as an alternative source of concentrates in dairy cows

Current Status and Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaf as an Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feeds

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