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Pamungkas D, Hernaman I, Istianto M, Ayuningsih B, Ginting SP, Solehudin S, Paat PC, Mariyono M, Tresia GE, Ariyanti R, Fitriawaty F, Yusriani Y. Enhancing the nutritional quality and digestibility of citronella waste ( Cymbopogon nardus) for ruminant feed through ammoniation and fermentation techniques. Vet World 2024; 17:1603-1610. [PMID: 39185056 PMCID: PMC11344114 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.1603-1610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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Background and Aim Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus) waste, produced by distilling citronella to produce essential oil, has a high potential for use as animal feed. However, the presence of high lignin content could limit its digestibility, prompting the need for treatment to improve its quality. This study aimed to improve the nutritional value and in vitro digestibility of ammoniated and fermented citronella waste (CW). Materials and Methods The treatments of CW included CW without treatment as a control (T0), ammoniation of CW with urea (T1), fermentation of CW with Trichoderma harzianum (T2), and a combination of ammoniation and fermentation (amofer) of CW (T3). This study employed a randomized block design with five replicates for each of the four treatments. If there was a significant effect (p < 0.05), a post hoc Duncan's multiple range test was performed to analyze the variance of the data. Results The process of ammoniation and fermentation led to a notable increase in crude protein (2%-6%) while decreasing crude fiber (2%-6%), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) (5%-14%), acid detergent fiber (ADF) (5%-9%), lignin (4%-9%), and cellulose (2%-10%). The treatments enhanced the digestibility of dry matter, organic matter (OM), NH3, and total volatile fatty acid by 4%-12%, 6%-19%, 0.9-10 mM, and 35-142 mM, respectively. The decrease in NDF, ADF, acid detergent lignin (ADL), and cellulose fractions was accompanied by an improvement in dry matter and OM digestibility in CW. Ammoniated-fermented (amofer) CW, followed by fermentation with T. harzianum and ammoniated urea treatment, significantly enhanced the nutritional content and in vitro digestibility. The decrease in NDF, ADF, ADL, and cellulose fractions led to an improvement in dry matter and OM digestibility in CW. Conclusion The application of amofer treatment with T. harzianum maximizes CW's nutritional value and digestibility, making it the most efficient preservation method. Research is needed to explore the potential use of Aspergillus spp. and Pleurotus spp. for fermenting CW as ruminant fodder.
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- Dicky Pamungkas
- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Horticultural and Estate Crops, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency of The Republic of Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia
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Sasongko WT, Wahyono T, Astuti DA, Syahputra AR, Widodo S, Jayanegara A. Use of irradiated chitosan as a matrix for slow-release urea and in vitro fermentation characteristics of slow-release urea supplementation in ruminant rations. Vet World 2024; 17:319-328. [PMID: 38595659 PMCID: PMC11000474 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.319-328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Background and Aim Irradiated chitosan can be used as a matrix for slow-release urea (SRU) production. This study aimed to (1) determine the optimal formulation of irradiated chitosan matrix for controlling nitrogen release and (2) evaluate the characteristics of SRU in vitro fermentation based on irradiated chitosan as a feed supplement. Materials and Methods In the first phase of the investigation, four chitosan-based SRU formulations with varying amounts of acrylamide (3 and 5 g) and gamma irradiation (5 and 10 kGy) were evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform mid-infrared spectroscopy, and ammonia release characteristics were used to observe morphological, functional group, and ammonia release characteristics. In the second phase of research, the most effective SRU formulation was utilized as a supplement to ruminant rations based on rice straw, sorghum straw, and alfalfa. Gas production, rumen fermentation characteristics, and methane gas production were observed in vitro. Results On the basis of surface image analysis, the four SRU formulas generate a similar appearance. Compared with untreated urea, the SRU3 formula reduced the percentage of ammonia emission by 12.85%-27.64% after 24 h of incubation (p = 0.05), as determined by the first phase study. SRU3 became the basis for the second testing phase. The addition of SRU3 did not affect the optimal gas production in vitro. SRU3 treatment produced less gas than Optigen® treatment (p = 0.05). With regard to rumen fermentation and digestibility, Optigen® yielded better results than SRU3 (p = 0.05). However, the treatment with SRU3 resulted in reduced methane production compared to that in the control (p = 0.05). Conclusion Irradiated chitosan as an SRU matrix may control the release of ammonia in the rumen medium. The SRU3 formulation is the most effective. The addition of SRU to rice straw-based rations reduces methane production without affecting in vitro digestibility.
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- Wahidin Teguh Sasongko
- Graduate School of Nutrition and Feed Science, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Food Technology and Processing, National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia, Gunungkidul 55861, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Radiation Process Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia, South Tangerang 15314, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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Saro C, Degeneffe MA, Andrés S, Mateo J, Caro I, López-Ferreras L, Horst EH, López S, Giráldez FJ. Conventional Feed-Grade or Slow-Release Coated Urea as Sources of Dietary Nitrogen for Fattening Lambs. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3465. [PMID: 38003083 PMCID: PMC10668866 DOI: 10.3390/ani13223465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Twenty-two Assaf male lambs (29.2 ± 0.9 kg live weight and 89 ± 0.2 days of age), distributed in two experimental groups, were used to evaluate the use of either feed-grade conventional urea (Control diet; n = 11) or slow-release urea (SRU diet; n = 11) as sources of dietary nitrogen on animal performance, ruminal fermentation, blood acid-base status, plasmatic metabolic profile, and carcass and meat quality. Animals were housed individually and fed ad libitum. At the end of the fattening period (day 70), the animals were slaughtered to compare the fermentation patterns in ruminal digesta and to evaluate the carcass and meat characteristics. No statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) were observed between treatments in the dry matter intake, final live weight, average daily gain, and feed conversion rate. Regarding the ruminal fermentation parameters, the molar proportion of propionic acid was higher (p < 0.05) and that of butyric acid was lower (p < 0.05) with the SRU than with the Control diet. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between experimental treatments in the blood acid-base status and biochemical profile, except for the concentration of urea in plasma, which was significantly (p < 0. 05) greater in SRU than in Control lambs. No statistically significant differences were observed between treatments (p > 0.05) in the carcass and meat characteristics. In conclusion, the use of slow-release urea as a replacement for feed-grade conventional urea in the diet of Assaf fattening lambs, under the experimental conditions of this study, did not improve animal performance and increased the feeding costs.
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- Cristina Saro
- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña, CSIC-Universidad de León, Finca Marzanas s/n, Grulleros, 24346 León, Spain; (M.A.D.); (S.A.); (S.L.); (F.J.G.)
- Departamento de Producción Animal, Universidad de León, Campus Vegazana s/n, 24071 León, Spain
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña, CSIC-Universidad de León, Finca Marzanas s/n, Grulleros, 24346 León, Spain; (M.A.D.); (S.A.); (S.L.); (F.J.G.)
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña, CSIC-Universidad de León, Finca Marzanas s/n, Grulleros, 24346 León, Spain; (M.A.D.); (S.A.); (S.L.); (F.J.G.)
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- Departamento de Higiene y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de León, Campus Vegazana s/n, 24071 León, Spain; (J.M.); (I.C.)
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- Departamento de Higiene y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de León, Campus Vegazana s/n, 24071 León, Spain; (J.M.); (I.C.)
- Departamento de Pediatría e Inmunología, Obstetricia y Ginecología, Nutrición y Bromatología, Psiquiatría e Historia de la Ciencia, Universidad de Valladolid, Avda. Ramón y Cajal 7, 47003 Valladolid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Molecular, Instituto de Biomedicina (IBIOMED), Universidad de León, Campus Vegazana, s/n, 24071 León, Spain;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Parana Midwestern State University, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil;
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña, CSIC-Universidad de León, Finca Marzanas s/n, Grulleros, 24346 León, Spain; (M.A.D.); (S.A.); (S.L.); (F.J.G.)
- Departamento de Producción Animal, Universidad de León, Campus Vegazana s/n, 24071 León, Spain
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- Instituto de Ganadería de Montaña, CSIC-Universidad de León, Finca Marzanas s/n, Grulleros, 24346 León, Spain; (M.A.D.); (S.A.); (S.L.); (F.J.G.)
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Sholikin MM, Sadarman, Irawan A, Sofyan A, Jayanegara A, Rumhayati B, Hidayat C, Adli DN, Julendra H, Herdian H, Manzila I, Hudaya MF, Harahap MA, Qomariyah N, Budiarto R, Krisnan R, Asmarasari SA, Hayanti SY, Wahyono T, Priyatno TP, Ujilestari T, Negara W, Wulandari W, Nahrowi N. A meta-analysis of the effects of clay mineral supplementation on alkaline phosphatase, broiler health, and performance. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102456. [PMID: 36736058 PMCID: PMC10014353 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The crucial constraint in the broiler production sector is feed efficiency; many feed additives have been widely employed to increase broiler growth. Nonetheless, some of these substances exacerbate health and animal-based food product safety concerns. This meta-analysis examines the effect of clay minerals on alkaline phosphatase (ALP), broiler health, and performance. Metadata was constructed from 369 data items that were harvested from 86 studies. The addition of clay minerals was set as a fixed effect and the difference between experiments was established as a random effect. The metadata were fitted using a linear mixed model. Due to the presence of clay minerals, growth performance as assessed by body weight (BW), average daily gain (ADG), and performance efficiency index (PEI) increased significantly (P < 0.01). In the total period, the increases of BW, ADG, and PEI were 4.12 g, 0.0714 g/d, and 0.648, respectively, per unit of clay minerals added. Clay minerals did not affect blood serum parameters (e.g., ALP and calcium). The IgA and IgM concentrations in the jejunum and ileum were significantly greater (P < 0.01) in the starter phase. Among clay minerals, broilers fed diets with aluminosilicate, halloysite, kaolin, and zeolite consistently exhibited higher (P < 0.05) BW, ADG, PEI, and lower feed conversion ratio (P < 0.05) in the finisher phase. Aluminosilicate was the only clay that increased (P < 0.05) secretory IgA concentration in both jejunum and ileum. In conclusion, clay minerals could be used as a growth promoter, especially during the finisher phase, without adversely affecting feed intake, liver function, and mineral metabolism in broiler chickens. Aluminosilicate was superior in improving the mucosal immunity status of broiler chickens.
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- Mohammad Miftakhus Sholikin
- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia; Meta-Analysis in Plant Science (MAPS) Research Group, Bandung 40621, Indonesia; Center for Tropical Animal Studies (CENTRAS), The Institute of Research and Community Empowerment of IPB (LPPM IPB), Bogor 16680, Indonesia.
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- Department of Animal Science, State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Pekanbaru 28293, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia; Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331, OR, USA; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Brawijaya University, Malang 65145, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Feed and Animal Nutrition Department, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Horticultural and Estate Corps, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor Sumedang 45363, Indonesia; Meta-Analysis in Plant Science (MAPS) Research Group, Bandung 40621, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Food Technology and Processing, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, Gunungkidul 55861, Indonesia; Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Food Technology and Processing, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, Gunungkidul 55861, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor 16915, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia; Center for Tropical Animal Studies (CENTRAS), The Institute of Research and Community Empowerment of IPB (LPPM IPB), Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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Zhang N, Zhang H, Ding J, Wang L, Wei Y, Xiang Y. Effects of excessive urea on rumen morphology and microbiota in Jianzhou Da'er goat (Capra hircus). Res Vet Sci 2022; 153:1-7. [PMID: 36272178 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2022.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Urea is frequently used as a protein supplement in ruminant diets, but if used improperly, it can easily result in urea poisoning. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of excessive urea feeding on rumen pathology and microbial diversity of the Jianzhou Da'er goat (Capra hircus). In this study, 9 male Jianzhou Da'er goats with an average weight of 22.9 kg were randomly divided into the control group (0% urea), 5% urea group and 10% urea group (dry matter basis, 3 goats per group). Morphological differences of rumen tissues were analyzed by Hematoxylin-Eosin staining and Prussian blue staining, and rumen microorganisms differences were analyzed by 16S rDNA sequencing on the Illumina Novaseq platform. Histopathological analysis showed that the length of rumen papilla in the 5% urea and 10% urea groups were shortened compared to the control group, and the thickness of the stratum corneum and muscular layer were significantly thinned (P < 0.05). 16S rRNA sequencing analysis indicated that microbial richness and diversity were significantly lower in goats fed on 5% urea or 10% urea, the abundance of Prevotella ruminicola was significantly decreased (P < 0.05), and the abundance of Ruminobacter amylophilus was significantly increased (P < 0.05), as compared with the control group. This study indicated that feeding 5% and 10% urea could damage rumen tissue morphology. Feeding 10% urea significantly reduced rumen microbial diversity and the abundance of Prevotella ruminicola, but increased the abundance of Ruminobacter amylophilus.
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- Nanchi Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Science of National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China, Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Science of National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China, Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Center for Agricultural Ecology and Resource Protection of Sichuan, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Science of National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China, Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Animal Genetics and Breeding Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Sciences Academy, Chengdu 610066, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Science of National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China, Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Lentilactobacillus buchneri Preactivation Affects the Mitigation of Methane Emission in Corn Silage Treated with or without Urea. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8120747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different forms of Lentilactobacillus buchneri on the in vitro methane production, fermentation characteristics, nutritional quality, and aerobic stability of corn silage treated with or without urea. The following treatments were applied prior to ensiling: (1) no urea treatment and LB; (2) no urea treatment+freeze dried LB; (3) no urea treatment+preactivated LB; (4) with urea treatment+no LB; (5) with urea treatment+freeze dried LB; (6) with urea treatment+preactivated. LB was applied at a rate of 3 × 108 cfu/kg on a fresh basis, while urea was applied at a rate of 1% on the basis of dry matter. Data measured at different time points were analyzed according to a completely randomized design, with a 2 × 3 × 5 factorial arrangement of treatments, while the others were analyzed with a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement. Preactivated LB was more effective than freeze-dried LB in reducing silage pH, ammonia nitrogen, cell-wall components, yeast count, and carbon dioxide production, as well as increasing lactic acid and residual water-soluble carbohydrate and aerobic stability (p < 0.0001). A significant reduction in the methane ratio was observed after 24 h and 48 h incubation with preactivated forms of LB (p < 0.001). The results indicated that preactivated LB combined with urea improved fermentation characteristics, nutritional quality, and aerobic stability and reduced the methane ratio of corn silages.
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