Preference of fresh and stored Ceriporiopsis subvermispora and Lentinula edodes treated wheat straw by goats

Mao, Lei; Marchal, J.L.M.; Sonnenberg, A.S.M.; Cone, J.W.; Hidalgo, Viviane Endo; Hendriks, W.H.

doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104013

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“…Goats are known to selectively feed based on palatability, often opting for forage fractions with the highest nutritional value. This typically results in a preference for fractions that are rich in protein but have fewer cell walls (Mao et al, 2020). In our study, goats fed diets B and C displayed a reduced feed intake in kg/d compared to those on diets A and D. This could be attributed to the higher brous content of diets B and C. This nding aligns with Van Soest's (1965) observation of a negative correlation between feed intake and the total brous content of feedstuffs.…”

Section: Effects Of Diet On Goat Performancementioning

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Performance of dairy goat fed with Lentinula edodes and Ceriporiopsis subvermispora treated wheat straw

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Sonnenberg

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Feed crop production annually results in substantial agricultural residues, with wheat straw as the primary contributor. However, the high lignin content in wheat straw limits its nutritional value for ruminants. This study aimed to investigate the potential of fungal pre-treatment using Lentinula (L.) edodes and Ceriporiopsis (C.) subvermispora to enhance wheat straw digestibility and its consequent effects on the performance of dairy goats. In a randomized design, sixteen primiparous goats were fed four diets combining maize silage, compound feed, and soybean meal with either grass silage (Diet A), untreated straw (Diet B), or straw treated with L. edodes (Diet C) or C. subvermispora (Diet D). Various performance metrics were assessed over four weeks, including dry matter intake, milk yield, and body weight. Goats on diets B and C exhibited reduced dry matter intake compared to those on diets A and D. Feed efficiency was notably higher for goats on diet B. Milk production showed significant variations, with the highest yield in goats on diet A and the most significant reduction in those on diet B. As a conclusion, the fungal pre-treatment, especially with C. subvermispora, offers a promising avenue to improve the nutritional value of wheat straw for dairy goats.

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Section: Effects Of Diet On Goat Performancementioning

confidence: 99%