Silages in the form of diet based on spineless cactus and buffelgrass

Macêdo, Alberto Jefferson da Silva; Santos, Edson Mauro; Araújo, Gherman Garcia Leal de; Edvan, Ricardo Loiola; Oliveira, Juliana; Perazzo, Alexandre Fernandes; Sá, Wilma Cristina Cavalcante dos Santos; Pereira, Dimmitre Morant Vieira Gonçalves

doi:10.2989/10220119.2018.1473494

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“…5( a ) and ( b ) corroborate those found by Carvalho (2017) and Macêdo et al . (2018), showing the high stability of these silages. The increase in the number of lactic acid bacteria at 96 h (Fig.…”

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Fermentative characteristics and chemical composition of cochineal nopal cactus silage containing chemical and microbial additives

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the fermentative characteristics and chemical composition of cochineal nopal cactus silage additives with urea or Lactobacillus buchneri (LB), as well as the association of both additives in four storage times (7, 15, 60 and 120 days) and during aerobic stability, with evaluations at 0, 48 and 96 h. Four silages were used: no additive, addition of 2% urea, addition of LB and addition of 2% urea and LB. The study was divided into two experiments: the first experiment evaluated the silages at different storage times, and the second experiment evaluated the silages during the aerobic stability test. In both experiments, the experimental design was completely randomized in a factorial scheme (4 × 4 and 4 × 3) with three replicates per treatment. After the ensiling process, lactic acid bacteria predominated in all treatments. The concentration of lactic acid increased significantly from 60 days of ensiling. The concentration of acetic acid varied significantly between the storage times only for the silages treated with urea and LB alone. The silage treated with urea maintained a constant pH value up to 120 days of storage. During the 96 h aerobic stability test, no breaking in the stability of silages was observed. The exclusive or associated use of urea and LB promotes improvement in the fermentative characteristics of cochineal nopal cactus silage, without major alterations in the chemical composition or interfering with the aerobic stability of the silages.

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Fermentative characteristics and chemical composition of cochineal nopal cactus silage containing chemical and microbial additives

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“…In order to ensile forage plants with high moisture content to create silages in the form of total ration, Macêdo et al . (2018) categorized Opuntia as an option to be ensiled both for adaptation in semi-arid regions and because of its low DM content, to provide a source of water for the animal. Additionally, Cactus contributes to the supply of fermentable substrates for lactic acid bacteria, which convert them into organic acids, ensuring the preservation of the ensiled mass.…”

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Fermentation profile, microbial populations, taxonomic diversity and aerobic stability of total mixed ration silages based on Cactus and Gliricidia

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Cactus (Opuntia spp) levels in total mixed ration silages based on Cactus and Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud) on the fermentation profile, microbial populations, aerobic stability and taxonomic diversity. The completely randomized design was used in a 4 × 4 factorial design with four replications, being four rations with different levels of Cactus (15, 30, 45, 60% based on the dry matter) and four opening periods (0, 15, 30 and 60 days of fermentation). An interaction effect (P < 0.050) was observed among the diets and opening times for mould and yeast populations. An interaction effect for the levels of acetic acid was observed, where the diets 15, 30, 45 and 60% showed higher values at 60 days (0.44, 0.41, 0.35 and 0.40 g/kg DM, respectively). A significant difference was observed for the richness and diversity index (Chao1 and Shannon). The most abundant bacterial phyla were Proteobacteria and Firmicutes and the genera Lactobacillus and Weissella. Cactus can be added in total mixed ration silages up to the level of 60% in a way that it positively affects the qualitative indicators of the silages, modulating the taxonomic communities and allowing the predominance of important groups for preservation of the ensiled mass.

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“…With the possibility of providing various products and by-products, for human and animal nutrition, human medicine, the cosmetics industry, and the production of natural additives, the cactus pear represents an alternative income for those who live in arid and semi-arid regions in different parts of the world [ 13 ]. Therefore, cactus pear cultivation has great economic importance for regions with a dry climate, for both the agricultural and livestock sectors [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Among the species of cactus pear most used in animal feed in dry regions are the species Nopalea cochenillifera and the species of the genus Opuntia [ 16 ].…”

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Copolymerized Natural Fibre from the Mesocarp of Orbignya phalerata (Babassu Fruit) as an Irrigating-Fertilizer for Growing Cactus Pears

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Cactus pears face challenges due to global climate change, which is leading to in-depth research to monitor and increase their water activity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of the natural test hydrogel (TH) from Orbignya phalerata fibre as nutrients and water for growing cactus pear genotypes (“Baiana” and “Doce” [Nopalea cochenillifera], ‘Gigante’ [Opuntia fícus-indica], and “Mexican Elephant Ear” [Opuntia stricta]) compared to the use of commercial hydrogel (CH), which is based on polymers composed of polyacrylamide, and a treatment without the use of hydrogel (WH). A completely randomized design was used, in a factorial scheme (4 × 3), with four genotypes of cactus pear and three forms of hydration, with five replications. The number and area of cladode was greatest (p < 0.01) in plants with CH and TH irrigation-fertilization in the ‘Doce’ cactus genotype. The dry biomass of the cladode and root in the ‘Gigante’ cactus genotype was greatest (p < 0.01) in the treatments with CH and TH irrigation-fertilisation. The ‘Baiana’, ‘Doce’, and ‘Gigante’ cactus genotypes exhibited more (p < 0.01) dry matter content with the TH irrigation-fertilisation. The highest (p < 0.01) neutral detergent fibre content was observed in the ‘Baiana’ and ‘Doce’ cactus genotypes when irrigation occurred with WH treatment, and the highest acid detergent fibre content in the ‘Gigante’ genotype. The copolymerized natural fibre from the mesocarp of Orbignya phalerata (babassu fruit) induced a better growth and chemical composition of cactus pear genotypes than the hydrogel based on polymers composed of polyacrylamide.

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Silages in the form of diet based on spineless cactus and buffelgrass

Cited by 23 publications

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Fermentative characteristics and chemical composition of cochineal nopal cactus silage containing chemical and microbial additives

Fermentative characteristics and chemical composition of cochineal nopal cactus silage containing chemical and microbial additives

Fermentation profile, microbial populations, taxonomic diversity and aerobic stability of total mixed ration silages based on Cactus and Gliricidia

Copolymerized Natural Fibre from the Mesocarp of Orbignya phalerata (Babassu Fruit) as an Irrigating-Fertilizer for Growing Cactus Pears

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