Supplementing goats' diet with sainfoin pellets (versus alfalfa) modifies cheese sensory properties and fatty acid profile

Menci, Ruggero; Martin, Bruno; Werne, Steffen; Bord, Cécile; Ferlay, Anne; Lèbre, Amélie; Leiber, Florian; Klaiss, Matthias; Coppa, Mauro; Heckendorn, Félix

doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2022.105398

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“…have been used in agriculture for centuries as perennial forage legumes and an important biological source of nitrogen (Hayot Carbonero et al., 2011 ). Sainfoins can enhance soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, animal nutrition by improving milk fatty acid profiles (Huyen et al., 2020 ; Menci et al., 2022 ), and the overall sustainability of agroecosystems in this role (Bhattarai et al., 2016 ; Sakhraoui et al., 2023 ). Additional benefits to soil conservation (e.g., reduced erosion) and health (e.g., composition, structure, and microbial activity) arise from their ability to provide continuous, multiyear living cover (Mora‐Ortiz & Smith, 2018 ; Nielsen, 2021 ).…”

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Effect of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) seed‐based diet on rats: A comprehensive evaluation of hemogram, biochemistry, and histopathology

Craine,

Makav,

Dağ

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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Sainfoin species (Onobrychis spp.) have been employed for centuries as an essential forage for ruminant animals, both for grazing and as hay. The seeds produced by sainfoin have also been investigated as an animal feed source and were indicated to be a particularly protein‐rich supplement for monogastric animals. This study explores the effects of two sainfoin seed inclusion rates in rat diets compared to a control diet, focusing on blood biochemical parameters and a comprehensive histopathological evaluation of multiple organ systems. Thus, we provide a novel contribution to the body of evidence investigating sainfoin seeds as a protein supplement in monogastric animal diets. In this 21‐day experiment, seven rats each were assigned to the control group, a 5% sainfoin seed group, and a 10% sainfoin seed group. The control group received standard feed and water; the second group received feed with 5% sainfoin seeds; and the third group received feed with 10% sainfoin seeds. At the experiment's end, necropsies and evaluations were conducted. Histopathological exams revealed normal organ structures in all 21 samples, regardless of the group. Blood analysis showed statistically significant decreases in creatine, ALT, P, Ca, and Mg levels in the sainfoin seed groups compared to the control group, with most values nearing reference levels, suggesting potential benefits. Notably, no adverse effects were observed when sainfoin seeds were included at 5% and 10% in the rat feed. These findings contribute to a growing body of research investigating the inclusion of sainfoin seeds in monogastric animal diets, which is a foundational component of assessing sainfoin's potential as a novel pulse crop for human consumption.

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