Beet Pulp as a Grain Replacement for Dairy Cows and Sheep

Bhattacharya, A. N.; Sleiman, F. T.

doi:10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(71)85783-1

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“…Performance of lactating beef cows supplemented with soybean hulls has been equal or better than cows fed traditional energy sources such a corn or oats (Wagner et al, 1965;MacGregor, 1976;Trautman, 1987). Beet pulp has also provided comparable performance when fed to lactating cows in place of barley (Bhattacharya and Sleiman, 1977).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Previous work has shown that cellulose, crude fiber and protein digestibilities are maintained or improved when soybean hulls are fed as part of the diet (Johnson et al, 1962;Hintz et al, 1964;Bhattacharya and Sleiman, 1977;Sudweeks, 1977). Soybean hulls and corn gluten feed also tend to improve neutral detergent fiber digestibilities (Highfill et al, 1987).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The chemical composition of a few of these feedstuffs is presentetl 'in Table I. avalues compiled from Bath, 1981;Bhattacharya and Harb, 1973;Bhattacharya and Sleiman, 1977;castle et a1., 1966;Cullison, 1975;Fleck, 1987;Hintz et al, 1964;Hsu et al, 1987;Loy, 1986;Nocek and Hall, 1984;NRC, 1984;Quicke et al, 1959;U.S.-CTFC, 1982;Van Soest, 1982;Wagner et al, 1965. bcorn included as a reference.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Researchers noted no change in hay intake, milk production or body weight change even when the diet contained 55% beet pulp (Bhattacharya and Sleiman, 1977). Davis et al (1977) The source of required energy should be an important consideration, particularly, during the first four or five calf crops.…”

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“…In a similar experiment, sheep were fed a control ration of 60% corn or a ration containing increasing amounts beet pulp (30% beet pulp, 30% corn; 45% beet pulp, 15% corn; 60% beet pulp) with the balance of the diet comprised of wheat bran, peanut oil meal, alfalfa hay, salt, limestone and bonemeal (Bhattacharya and Sleiman, 1977). No significant change in crude protein or apparent dry matter digestibility was detected even at 60% beet pulp.…”

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Energy supply of the okapi in captivity: intake and digestion trials

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In the nutrition of browsing ruminants in captivity, adequate nutrient digestibility and energy content of diet is debated. Problems related to energy-provision and low forage intake have been reported for the okapi and other browsers like the giraffe, particularly during winter. High-fiber concentrates like unmolassed beet pulp have some potential to improve the nutritional management of these species. Using a total of six okapis in captivity, seven feeding trials were carried out at two facilities (A+B) on a structured but opportunistic base. Three trials (A(1), A(2), B-1) were conducted when animals were fed their regular diet including grain based energy concentrates, fruits and vegetables, and alfalfa (Medicago sativa) hay. Two trials (A(5), B-2) examined the effect of unmolassed beet pulp, and two (A(3,4)) examined the effect of unmolassed beet pulp+fresh browse. Daily intake and feces production were quantified over 8-12 days. Samples were analyzed for dry matter, crude ash, neutral detergent fiber (NDF)/acid detergent fiber (ADF)/acid detergent lignin (ADL), crude protein, and gross energy. Metabolizable energy content of diets was estimated via a factor (0.83) from digestible energy. The proportion of beet pulp in diets was 13% (A(3)), 24% (A(4)), 20% (A(5)) and 21% (B-2). Browse proportion was 11% (A(3)) and 32% (A(4)). Daily feed intake ranged between 1.5-1.7% of body weight (BW), digestibility of organic matter between 61-74%. Digestibility of fiber (NDF) was higher in beet pulp diets (A(3) = 39%, A(4)=60%, A(5)=54%, B-2=61%) than in the others (A(1)=48%, A(2)=33%, B-1 = 48%). Supply of metabolizable energy (ME) ranged between 0.50-0.70 MJ ME/(kg BW(0.75*)day), meeting energy requirements of okapis of 0.50-0.53MJ ME/(kg BW(0.75*)day) in general. Diets with beet pulp+browse were not found to be highest, but in the upper level of the range of forage proportions of this study. Palatable browse species were preferred over all other feedstuff offered. The use of unmolassed beet pulp as energy-concentrate for browsing ruminants like the okapi can be recommended because diets high in this high-fibre feedstuff resulted in adequate energy intakes

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Fiems²

1988

Livestock Production Science

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Beet Pulp as a Grain Replacement for Dairy Cows and Sheep

Cited by 35 publications

References 16 publications

Intake and digestibility of low-quality native grass hay by beef cows supplemented with graded levels of soybean hulls2

Intake and digestibility of low-quality native grass hay by beef cows supplemented with graded levels of soybean hulls2

Energy supply of the okapi in captivity: intake and digestion trials

II. 4. Vegetable by-products of agro-industrial origin

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