Effects of condensed tannin-enriched alternative energy feedstuff supplementation on performance, nitrogen utilization, and rumen microbial diversity in grazing beef cattle
Livestock Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
287, P. 105529 - 105529
Published: July 14, 2024
Language: Английский
Can tree leaves be an alternative source of feed for dairy ruminants?
Serena Bonizzi,
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S. Colombini,
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Martina Pavesi
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Agroforestry Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
99(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Use of autochthonous microorganism-based biol to enhance agronomic responses and nutritional value of Megathyrsus maximus for sustainable ruminant feeding
Brazilian Journal of Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
85
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
This
study
investigates
the
potential
of
biol
prepared
from
autochthonous
microorganisms
(AMs)
as
a
sustainable
biofertilizer
to
improve
agronomic
performance
and
nutritional
value
Megathyrsus
maximus
under
tropical
conditions.
Conducted
in
Ecuadorian
Amazon,
experiment
evaluated
effects
varying
dosages
(T1,
3;
T2,
4,
T3,
5
L/ha-1)
on
parameters
such
plant
height,
basal
cover,
tiller
density,
chemical
composition.
The
results
revealed
significant
improvements
growth
forage
yield,
particularly
L/ha-1
treatment
(T3),
which
recorded
highest
crude
protein
(CP)
content
12.85%.
treatments
also
increased
density
enhanced
indicating
favourable
impact
development
ground
cover
efficiency.
Chemical
analysis
showed
that
CP
contents
surpassed
those
obtained
with
conventional
fertilizers,
while
neutral
detergent
fibre
(NDF)
acid
(ADF)
remained
consistent,
ensuring
quality
required
for
ruminant
nutrition.
Additionally,
economic
evaluation
application
costs
were
significantly
lower
than
synthetic
fertilizers
(192
vs.
225
$),
providing
cost-effective
alternative
pasture
management.
research
highlights
multifaceted
benefits
utilizing
derived
AMs,
including
improved
productivity,
quality,
reduced
environmental
impact.
findings
emphasize
viable
strategy
promote
agricultural
practices
regions,
contributing
global
demand
eco-friendly
alternatives
fertilizers.
Further
is
recommended
optimize
protocols
assess
long-term
ecological
impacts.
Language: Английский
Free-range acorn feeding results in negative carbon footprint of Iberian pig production in the dehesa agro-forestry system
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
418, P. 138170 - 138170
Published: July 19, 2023
Language: Английский
Effects of Vachellia Mearnsii Tannin Extract as an Additive on Fermentation Quality, Aerobic Stability and Microbial modulation of Maize Silage
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
Maize
silage
is
produced
to
alleviate
forage
shortage
on
dairy
animals,
particularly
during
the
dry
season.
Microorganisms
play
a
significant
role
in
fermentation
and
thus
determine
quality.
Therefore,
modulation
of
microorganisms
may
help
prohibit
undesired
bacteria
improve
Hence,
this
study
evaluated
effects
tannin
extract
as
an
additive
fermentative
quality,
aerobic
stability
microbial
composition
maize
silage.
mini-silo
experiment
with
five
treatments
was
conducted
for
75
days.
The
results
showed
that
additives
modulate
microorganisms.
In
addition,
reduced
certain
while
promoting
others.
However,
without
affecting
silage’s
quality
stability.
All
fermented
well
pH
below
4.2.
Tannin
improved
matter
recovery
reducing
weight
loss.
Furthermore,
suppressed
establishment
bacteria,
such
genera
Dysgonomonas,
Gluconacetobacter
Clostridium,
desirable
Lactobacillus
Weissella,
which
attributed
it
concluded
tannins
can
be
strategically
used
by
dominance
Language: Английский
Dose-dependent effect of spent coffee grounds on intake, apparent digestibility, fermentation pattern, methane emissions, microbial protein supply and antioxidant status in Latxa sheep
Journal of Animal Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
102
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Spent
coffee
grounds
(SCG),
a
byproduct
rich
in
polyphenols,
can
form
part
of
enteric
CH4
mitigation
strategies
while
promoting
the
circular
economy.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
effect
3
levels
SCG
inclusion
concentrate
on
production,
feed
intake,
apparent
digestibility,
ruminal
fermentation
pattern,
microbial
protein
supply,
and
gene
expression
immune
antioxidant
markers
peripheral
blood
dry
dairy
ewes.
In
replicated
4
×
Latin
square
design,
8
nonproductive
Latxa
ewes
were
assigned
that
differed
level
SCG:
Control
(0
g/kg
DM),
SCG100
(100
SCG150
(150
DM)
SCG200
(200
DM).
each
period,
14
d
adaptation
allowed,
followed
by
7
individual
metabolic
cages,
respiratory
chambers.
To
avoid
carry-over
minimum
allotted
between
periods
which
consumed
control
grass
hay.
Total
organic
matter
intake
(OMI)
emissions
(g/d)
presented
quadratic
response
(P
=
0.008
P
<
0.001,
respectively)
increasing
feed.
However,
when
corrected
for
OMI,
linear
decrease
was
observed
with
0.009).
reduction
(g/kg
OMI)
could
be
explained
0.034)
digestibility
(OM),
particularly
crude
(CP)
starch
0.002
0.003,
respectively),
concentrate.
No
significant
found
digestible
OM
pattern.
Regarding
increase
supply
efficiency
0.008)
Moreover,
linearly
reduced
interleukin
10
0.031),
nuclear
factor
E2-related
2
0.007),
kappa
β
0.014),
superoxide
dismutase
1
0.015)
tended
reduce
those
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
0.074)
glutathione
peroxidase
0.082).
conclusion,
up
200
did
not
modify
but
per
kg
due
CP
starch.
increased
improved
sheep’s
antioxidant-immune
status.
Language: Английский
Effect of using tannin extract from Acacia mearnsii on intravaginal temperature, production and milk composition of Holstein cows in a subtropical environment
Ciência Rural,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54(9)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT:
This
study
evaluated
the
effect
of
tannin
extract
from
Acacia
mearnsii
on
intravaginal
temperature,
production
and
milk
composition
Holstein
cows
in
a
subtropical
environment.
The
period
was
29
days
20
multiparous
were
selected
with
an
average
50
±
6
kg/day
147
83
milk.
separated
into
two
treatments:
Control
(n
=
10)
did
not
receive
dietary
supplementation.
Tannin
received
Condensed
(Tanac
S.A.,
Montenegro,
RS,
Brazil)
at
dose
0.19%
dry
matter
(40
g/cow/day).
Animals
monitored
for
as
well
temperature.
environmental
temperature
humidity
index
(THI)
monitored.
mean
THI
72.39
0.69.
39.17
0.14
°C
treatment
39.03
0.14°C
(P
>
0.05).
animals
exhibited
39.2
69.38,
same
70.16
(receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC);
P
<
0.01).
Milk
higher
than
(51.38
0.90
49.94
1.05
kg/day,
respectively;
protein
content
(3.20
0.01%
3.04
0.01%;
results
this
suggested
that
can
attenuate
heat
stress
its
negative
effects
animal
production.
Language: Английский
EFFECT OF TANNIN TYPE ON IN VITRO GAS PRODUCTION
HANA PROCHÁZKOVÁ,
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DAVID ZAPLETAL,
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Ludmila Křížová
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Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Characterization of Chestnut Tannins: Bioactive Compounds and Their Impact on Lamb Health
Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 1556 - 1556
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
The
objective
of
the
present
study
was
to
characterize
chestnut
(Castanea
sativa
Mill.)
tannin
product,
Farmatan
Plus®
(Tanin
Sevnica
d.d.,
Sevnica,
Slovenia),
and
subsequently
examine
its
effects
on
blood
metabolic
parameters
fattening
lambs,
particularly
in
relation
their
health
status.
Thirty
lambs
were
randomly
divided
into
three
treatment
groups:
a
control
group
without
added
two
groups
that
received
9.46
g
product/kg
diet
dry
matter
(DM)
18.87
DM.
Metabolic
such
as
contents
total
protein,
globulin,
urea,
liver
enzymes
(AST
GGT)
measured
over
trial
period
60
days
evaluate
supplementation.
This
represents
first
in-depth
characterization
Plus®,
demonstrating
richness
bioactive
compounds
vescalin
castalagin.
results
showed
no
significant
adverse
lamb
health,
with
all
remaining
within
normal
physiological
ranges
(p
>
0.05).
These
support
safe
inclusion
tannins
underline
potential
functional
feed
additive
can
positively
influence
growth
performance
ruminants.
Language: Английский
Effects of Vachellia mearnsii Tannin Extract as an Additive on Fermentation Quality, Aerobic Stability, and Microbial Modulation of Maize Silage
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(11), P. 2767 - 2767
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Maize
silage
is
produced
to
alleviate
the
effects
of
forage
shortages
on
ruminant
animals,
particularly
during
dry
season.
Microorganisms
play
a
significant
role
in
fermentation
and
thus,
large
extent,
determine
quality.
The
modulation
microorganisms
may
help
inhibit
undesirable
bacteria
improve
Therefore,
condensed
tannin
extract
from
Vachellia
mearnsii
bark
was
used
as
an
additive
maize
ensiling.
Hence,
this
study
evaluated
(condensed
tannin)
fermentative
quality,
aerobic
stability,
bacterial
composition
silage.
A
mini-silo
experiment
with
five
treatments
conducted
for
75
days.
were
follows:
(T1)
no
inoculation
(negative
control);
(T2)
inoculated
LAB
1%
extract;
(T3)
only
(positive
(T4)
2%
(T5)
3%
extract.
results
showed
that
additives
modulated
microorganism
composition.
However,
without
affecting
silage’s
quality
stability.
All
silages
recorded
pH
below
4.2,
which
indicated
well-fermented
suppressed
growth
bacteria,
such
Dysgonomonas,
Gluconacetobacter
Clostridium
genera,
while
promoting
desirable
Lactobacillus
Weissella
attributed
It
thus
concluded
tannins
can
be
strategically
modulate
microbial
by
dominance
Language: Английский