Faba bean-rapeseed silage as substitute for Italian ryegrass silage: effects on performance and milk quality of grazing dairy cows

Jiménez-Calderón, J. D.; Martínez-Fernández, A.; Soldado, A.; González, A.; Vicente, F.

doi:10.1071/an17905

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“…This could be because the content of WSC in the mixed silage was optimally complementary at this ratio, which provided sufficient fermentation substrate for the growth and reproduction of LA bacteria, thereby increasing the content of LA in the silage and ultimately reducing the pH. This result was consistent with the findings of Jiménez-Calderón et al [41].…”

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Study on the Quality of Mixed Silage of Rapeseed with Alfalfa or Myriophyllum

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et al. 2023

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The objective of this study was to improve the comprehensive rate of utilization of rapeseed (Brassica napus subsp. napus L.), Myriophyllum (Myriophyllum spicatum L.) spicatum and alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), reduce resource waste and environmental pollution. In this experiment, the effects of different proportions of the mixed silage of rapeseed and alfalfa or M. spicatum on the fermentation and nutritional quality were analyzed and further improved the quality of mixed silage using molasses and urea. Rapeseed was separately silaged with alfalfa and M. spicatum based on the ratios of 3:7, 5:5 and 7:3. After 60 days of mixed silage, the fermentation index and nutrient contents were measured to explore the appropriate ratio of mixed silage. The mixing ratio of rapeseed and alfalfa was better at 3:7: The contents of NH3-N/TN (4.61%), lactic acid (96.46 g·kg−1 dry matter [DM]) were significantly higher (p < 0.05). The crude protein content (118.20 g·kg−1 DM) was the highest (p < 0.05), while the pH (4.56) was the lowest when the mixing ratio of rapeseed and M. spicatum was 7:3. Considering the fermentation and nutrition quality, it is suggested that rapeseed and alfalfa should be mixed as silage at a ratio of 3:7 with 3% molasses and 0.3% urea, and rapeseed and M. spicatum should be mixed as silage at a ratio of 7:3 with 3% molasses.

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Study on the Quality of Mixed Silage of Rapeseed with Alfalfa or Myriophyllum

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“…The protein and energy ratio of the diet or the non-degradable and degradable protein ratio in the rumen can affect the urea content in milk [37]. In a similar work [31], the milk from dairy cows fed diets based on faba bean had higher urea concentrations than those fed with diets based on Italian ryegrass silage. The high level of urea in the milk may also be related to the use of legume silages that have higher ammoniacal nitrogen contents.…”

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“…Some rumen fermentation studies have shown that the differences result in lower filling and a higher rate of rumen passage, which explains a higher intake capacity in legumes than in grasses [30]. Other studies reported a significant reduction in the voluntary intake of rations based on legumes in comparison to rations based on Italian ryegrass silage [31]. This fact was attributed to the tannins of legume blooms and seeds.…”

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Influence of the Type of Silage in the Dairy Cow Ration, with or without Grazing, on the Fatty Acid and Antioxidant Profiles of Milk

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Dairy systems based on grass and forages are widely spread throughout the European Atlantic Arc and they have an influence on milk quality. Likewise, legumes are a key element in the farms to improve cows’ diet and farm feed self-sufficiency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the legumes in the diet and the feeding system (pasture-based vs. confined) on milk production and composition. An assay was performed with 18 Friesian cows randomized into two management groups (grazing or confined). Three total mixed rations based on Italian ryegrass, faba bean or field pea silages were offered ad libitum for nine continuously housed cows or during two hours after each milking for another nine grazing cows. Regardless of type of silage, grazing cows had higher dry matter intake and milk production than confined cows. Likewise, grazing cows produced milk with a lower concentration of protein and urea than confined cows. The dairy cows fed total mixed rations based on both legume silages had a milk fat with a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, especially with the inclusion of faba bean silage in the diet. The results demonstrate that the profile of fatty acids and antioxidants is related to the feeding system in dairy cows. Grazing directly influenced the composition of milk, decreasing the proportion of saturated fatty acids and increasing the content of unsaturated fatty acids, as CLA, and the antioxidants, as lutein and β-cryptoxanthin.

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“…as the winter crop and maize (Zea mays L.) as the summer crop. This crop rotation is very productive, but highly demanding of nitrogen that could have negative effects on soil fertility [4,5]. Therefore, more environmentally friendly alternatives must be considered.…”

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Management Influence on the Quality of an Agricultural Soil Destined for Forage Production and Evaluated by Physico-Chemical and Biological Indicators

2021

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The European Common Agricultural Policy promotes the sustainable use of soils through the principle of cross-compliance that links direct payments to good farming practices. Thus, it is necessary to find sustainable alternatives to the conventional management for forage production in the Atlantic Arc dairy farms. Two alternative managements (faba bean in monoculture—FB—and faba bean–Italian ryegrass intercrop—FBIR) were cultivated with organic fertilization during two consecutive years and compared to the conventional management (Italian ryegrass in monoculture—IR—under chemical fertilization) as winter crops. Maize was used as the summer crop to complete the rotations using organic and chemical fertilization, respectively. The forage yield of winter fodder was quantified. Soil samples and summer harvests were performed to analyse the physicochemical and biological parameters. The best forage yield corresponded to FBIR with 9.2 t dry matter (DM) ha−1 vs. 7.2 and 5.7 t DM ha−1 for FB and IR, respectively. The soil organic matter did not show significant differences among treatments, suggesting that it may be a poor indicator of the management influence on edaphic quality in the short term. Biological indicators were more sensitive and faster to differentiate among managements than chemical indicators. Earthworm abundance was higher in FB and FBIR than IR (p < 0.001), and consequently, soil infiltration was improved with the alternative management (13.90 vs. 2.08 and 0.90 min for IR, FB and FBIR, respectively, p < 0.01). As a result, the soil health diagnosis of the agroecosystem was better for alternative management.

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Faba bean-rapeseed silage as substitute for Italian ryegrass silage: effects on performance and milk quality of grazing dairy cows

Cited by 7 publications

References 45 publications

Study on the Quality of Mixed Silage of Rapeseed with Alfalfa or Myriophyllum

Study on the Quality of Mixed Silage of Rapeseed with Alfalfa or Myriophyllum

Influence of the Type of Silage in the Dairy Cow Ration, with or without Grazing, on the Fatty Acid and Antioxidant Profiles of Milk

Management Influence on the Quality of an Agricultural Soil Destined for Forage Production and Evaluated by Physico-Chemical and Biological Indicators

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