Effectiveness of herbal mixtures in beef cattle feeding

Klebaniuk, Renata; Kowalczuk-Vasilev, Edyta; Bąkowski, Maciej; Rocki, Grzegorz; Grela, Eugeniusz R.; Kiczorowska, Bożena; Matras, J.; Widz, Justyna; Kępka, Katarzyna

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“…Already after the first week of application of herbal blends (oregano, rosemary, and cumin) to cow feed rations, the levels of whey proteins in milk were found to increase. In a study conducted by Klebaniuk et al [ 71 ], herbal blends (thyme, oregano, cinnamon, and purple coneflower) administered to cows during the dry period exerted a beneficial effect on the quality of colostrum (increased content of immunoglobulins). In turn, Reklewska et al [ 72 ] reported a higher level of lactoferrin in milk after supplementation of feed rations with the purple coneflower ( Echinacea purpurea ) herb.…”

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Effects of Supplementation with an Herbal Mixture on the Antioxidant Capacity of Milk

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Król

Brodziak

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Animals

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The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the addition of a standardized herbal mixture to the feed ration for Holstein-Friesian cows on the antioxidant capacity of milk. The study was carried out on a farm specialized in breeding dairy cattle. The exact study involved 30 cows in lactation III, which were in the first phase of lactation at the beginning of the experiment (15 cows—control group; 15 cows—experimental group). The nutrition supplied to the cows was based on the TMR (total mixed ration) system, with roughage and concentrate fodder used as the basis of the feed ration. The addition of a standardized blend of dried herbs, i.e., oregano (Origanum vulgare), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), was the experimental factor. Powdered herbs were administered as a component of the concentrate fodder at the dose of 3% DM ration/day/head. Milk samples were collected four times during the experiment (term 0 after the colostrum period and then after lactation weeks 2, 4, and 6). The following parameters were determined in the milk: the basic chemical composition, i.e., the content of total protein, fat, lactose, and casein; somatic cell count; content of selected whey proteins (α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin, lactoferrin, BSA); and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D3, E). Additionally, the milk antioxidant capacity (ABTS, FRAP, DPPH) was determined and the degree of antioxidant protection (DAP) was calculated. It was shown that the milk from cows receiving the herbal blend-supplemented fodder had a higher content of casein, compared to the control group. The herbal supplementation contributed to a significant increase in the content of bioactive compounds, i.e., selected whey proteins (β-lactoglobulin, lactoferrin) and lipophilic vitamins (A, E). The milk was also characterized by significantly higher antioxidant potential (regardless of the measurement method) and a higher degree of antioxidant protection (DAP).

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Effects of Supplementation with an Herbal Mixture on the Antioxidant Capacity of Milk

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Król

Brodziak

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“…Errors in cattle nutrition result not only in reduced productivity but also in health disorders. Solution of the nutritional, metabolic, or deficiencyrelated problems affecting the function of many organs can improve the general health status of the herd and reduce the incidence of animals' disease on the farm (Van and Sniffen 2014, Klebaniuk et al 2016, Klebaniuk et al 2017.…”

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The efficiency of dairy cattle nutrition on chosen farms of central-eastern Poland

Kiczorowska

Al-Yasiry

Bąkowski

et al. 2018

Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW - Animal Science

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Probiotic microorganisms and herbs in ruminant nutrition as natural modulators of health and production efficiency – a review

Bąkowski

Kiczorowska

2021

Annals of Animal Science

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Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, direct-fed microbials, and herbs may improve the production efficiency in ruminants. The beneficial effect of selected specific microbes on animal health is reflected in protection against pathogens, stimulation of immunological response, increased production capacity, and mitigation of stress effects. Phytobiotic plants used in the nutrition of ruminant animals increase feed palatability. This in turn has a positive effect on feed intake and, consequently, increases production performance. Pectins, terpenes, phenols, saponins, and antibiotic-like substances contained in phytobiotics prevent irritation, diarrhea, and increase the activity of digestive enzymes. Thanks to the abundance of biologically active substances such as flavonoids, glycosides, coumarins, carotenoids, polyphenols, etc., phytobiotics exhibit immunostimulatory and antioxidant properties as well. Given such a wide range of effects on health status and production parameters in animals, an attempt was made in this review to compile the current knowledge on the possible application of these natural growth stimulants in ruminant nutrition and to demonstrate their potential benefits and/or risks for breeding these animals.

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Effectiveness of herbal mixtures in beef cattle feeding

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Effects of Supplementation with an Herbal Mixture on the Antioxidant Capacity of Milk

Effects of Supplementation with an Herbal Mixture on the Antioxidant Capacity of Milk

The efficiency of dairy cattle nutrition on chosen farms of central-eastern Poland

Probiotic microorganisms and herbs in ruminant nutrition as natural modulators of health and production efficiency – a review

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