Nutritional characterization and evaluation of bamboo leaves hay potential as a basal diet for lactating crossbred cows in Ethiopia

Kitaw, Getu; Gebregziabhear, Eyob; Urge, Beksisa; Mulatu, Yigardu; Acheampong, Ernest Nti

doi:10.5958/0974-181x.2022.00009.9

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“…Regarding the milk composition of the current study, Kitaw et al. ( 2022 ) who similarly reported that bamboo leaves feeding did not change dairy cows’ milk composition except for milk fat. The implication of the study is that increasing the volume of milk production could fill the milk demand, and smallholder farmers could improve their livelihoods.…”

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“…This could be supported with the finding by Jo et al (2022) who reported that bamboo leaves reduced methane emission by reducing methane which otherwise losing metabolisable energy useful for milk production. Regarding the milk composition of the current study, Kitaw et al (2022) who similarly reported that bamboo leaves feeding did not change dairy cows' milk composition except for milk fat. The implication of the study is that increasing the volume of milk production could fill the milk demand, and smallholder farmers could improve their livelihoods.…”

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confidence: 51%

“…Contrarily, Kitaw et al. ( 2022 ) reported body weight changes of cows remained unaffected ( p > 0.05) as compared to cows fed bamboo leaves and natural pasture hay. In contrast, weight loss in lactating cross bred dairy cows fed on treated rice straw was reported in Fogera District (Derso, 2009 ).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…The result agrees with the result of Kumssa and Eshetu (2018) who reported the better body weight gain in urea-treated teff straw fed dairy cows at on-farm study and Kebede (2009) who reported that treated wheat straw improved body weight gain, whereas the untreated wheat straw recorded weight loss for dairy cows at on-farm study in Bure district. Contrarily, Kitaw et al (2022) reported body weight changes of cows remained unaffected (p > 0.05) as compared to cows fed bam-boo leaves and natural pasture hay. In contrast, weight loss in lactating cross bred dairy cows fed on treated rice straw was reported in Fogera District (Derso, 2009).…”

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confidence: 89%

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Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Tirusew,

Mekuriaw,

Ebro

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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BackgroundIn Ethiopia, locally available feed resources are commendable in livestock production to make the sector sustainable and productive.ObjectivesThis on‐farm evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo (Yushania alpina) leaves (UMTHBL) in lactating crossbred dairy cows’ nutrient utilization, body performance, milk yield and quality and economic performance.MethodsOn‐farm feeding trial was conducted using 12 lactating cows with initial body weight (328.08 ± 0.98 kg), initial milk yield (3.14 ± 0.78 L) of uniform parity (2) and stage of lactation (early) using a Randomized Complete Block Design. Three dietary treatments, namely, 6 h grazing (control) + concentrate (T1), control + UMTHBL ad lib (T2), control + untreated BL adlib (T3) with three replications were used. Analysis of variance was employed for the feeding trial data analysis.ResultsThe UMTHBL increased more dry matter and nutrients intake than untreated. A significant difference (p < 0.05) was recorded between UMTHBL feeding (T2) and T1 and T3 in terms of increased milk yield. The highest (6.26 L) and the lowest (3.27 L) mean milk yield per day were recorded for cows fed UMTHBL and the control group, respectively. Urea‐molasses treatment improved the crude protein (CP) and reduced fibres content than untreated. Treatment effects were not‐significant (p > 0.05) for milk compositions. Similar to milk yield, dairy cows in T2 consumed more CP which is also reflected in higher body weight and economic benefit.ConclusionIt can be concluded that employing treatment technology for highland bamboo leaves could support the crossbred dairy cows’ production in smallholder farmers.

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confidence: 97%

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Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Tirusew,

Mekuriaw,

Ebro

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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“…Estimated metabolizable energy (EME) was estimated from the in vitro digestible organic matter in the dry matter (DOMD) as EME ðMJ=kgÞ ¼ 0:16 � DOMD [19]. Individual milk composite samples from the morning and evening sample were thawed before analysis, mixed thoroughly using vortex mixer, and analyzed for total solids, protein, lactose, and fat (milk lacto Scan Analyzer, 2016) at Ethiopia meat and dairy development industry (EMDIDI) [20].…”

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Supplementing dairy feed by dicalcium phosphate and effect on dry matter intake, digestibility, milk composition, and blood mineral balances in crossbred dairy cows

Wondater,

Ayanie

2023

PLoS ONE

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The present study was conducted to assess if Dicalcium Phosphate 18% (DCP) supplementation in dairy feed would affect dry matter intake, milk composition, blood mineral balance and milk production in lactating crossbred Dairy Cows). A 4 × 4 double change-over design set as Latin Squares was used to do feeding and digestibility trials. DCP was supplemented at different levels 0; 0.3; 0.6; 0.9% DM/day of DCP for which the experimental groups was respectively designated as T0, T1, T2, T3, The effect of DCP supplementation on parameters of interest was evaluated using blood serum, milk, feed and feed refusals samples. The present study revealed that supplementation of DCP with the concentrate mix improved mean dry matter intake (11.46; 12.81; 14.59, and 15.68 kg DM/d) for T0, T1, T2, T3, respectively, and digestibility of nutrients in lactating dairy cows compared to the controls. Likewise, DCP supplementation improved milk production and composition except solids not fat (SNF) composition. Serum calcium (Ca) composition was significantly in supplemented group (p<0.05). DCP supplementation significantly improved (p<0.05) total Ca intake, Ca in milk, Ca in feces, total Ca excretion. Optimum dairy cow production and productivity was achieved at 0.6% DM/day of DCP supplementation. However, the current results need to be confirmed using large number of lactating dairy animals.

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Toward smallholder bamboo-integrated agro-silvopastoral systems in sub-Saharan Africa: assessing the impact of bamboo leaves on consumption pattern, growth performance and manure characteristics of West African dwarf goats

Sasu,

Attoh-Kotoku,

Anim-Jnr

et al. 2023

Front. Anim. Sci.

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IntroductionThe selection of appropriate plant species, particularly those tailored to supplement ruminants raised under agrosilvopastoral systems, remains a persistent challenge.ObjectiveIn a 30-day study, the feed intake, growth performance, and manure characteristics of West African dwarf (WAD) goats fed bamboo leaf supplement were evaluated. Materials and methodsA total of 30 animals with an average weight of 9.9 ± 0.21 kg were divided into a control group, and four bamboo-supplemented groups, following a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement within a completely randomized design. Each group had six animal replicates and received the following dietary treatments: T1 (control) – 400g of basal diet composed of 60% Megathyrsus maximus and 40% Bridelia ferruginea leaves per day; T2—basal diet composed of the T1 diet supplemented with 400 g of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro leaves per day; T3—basal diet composed of the T1 diet supplemented with 400 g of Bambusa balcooa (Beema) leaves per day; T4—basal diet composed of the T1 diet supplemented with 600 g of O. abyssinica (A. Rich.) leaves per day; and T5—basal diet composed of the T1 diet supplemented with 600 g of B. balcooa leaves per day. The data were analyzed using generalized linear model procedures in Minitab Statistical Software at a 5% significance level. ResultsThe results showed varied (p < 0.05) dry matter compositions spanning from 894.3 to 910 g/kg with the highest contents of crude protein (194 g/kg), nitrogen (31 g/kg), crude fibre (302 g/kg), ash (156 g/kg), acid detergent fibre (429 g/kg), and acid detergent lignin (3.6 g/kg) recorded for B. ferruginea. The leaves of Bambusa balcooa contained the highest neutral detergent fibre (481 g/kg) while M. maximus had the highest organic matter content (911 g/kg). Significant interaction effect (p < 0.05) was observed between the supplement type and the supplementation level, impacting various parameters including feed intake ranging from 398 g (T1) to 469 g (T3) per day, weight gain from 27 g (T1) to 72 g (T2) per day, feed conversion efficiency from 6% (T1) to 15% (T2), manure output from 241 g (T2) to 260 g (T5) per day, carbon- nitrogen (C: N) ratio from 9 (T2) to 20 (T5), faecal acidity levels from 4 (T1) to 5 (T4). Comparatively, higher daily dry matter intake was recorded for the animal groups fed the B. balcooa supplement than their counterparts fed the O. abyssinica supplement. However, the O. abyssinica supplemented groups were more efficient in converting feed to body weight, with feed conversion efficiency approximately 9% higher than the B. balcooa-supplemented groups. Furthermore, in general, the animal groups that received a daily supplement of 400 g gave higher feed efficiency, with performance approximately 3.2% higher compared to the groups receiving 600 g. Likewise, these groups displayed higher faecal N output while concurrently achieving a reduced C: N ratio, indicative of enhanced nutrient utilization and potential environmental benefits. ConclusionTo conclude, integrating 400 grams of bamboo leaves into animal diet can enhance basal diet consumption, accelerate animal growth, and yield manure akin to chemical fertilizers, making it a valuable strategy for bamboo-integrated agro-silvopastoral systems practitioners.

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Nutritional characterization and evaluation of bamboo leaves hay potential as a basal diet for lactating crossbred cows in Ethiopia

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Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Supplementing dairy feed by dicalcium phosphate and effect on dry matter intake, digestibility, milk composition, and blood mineral balances in crossbred dairy cows

Toward smallholder bamboo-integrated agro-silvopastoral systems in sub-Saharan Africa: assessing the impact of bamboo leaves on consumption pattern, growth performance and manure characteristics of West African dwarf goats

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