2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2015.06.016
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Crude glycerin changes ruminal parameters, in vitro greenhouse gas profile, and bacterial fractions of beef cattle

Abstract: As the biodiesel industry produces a large surplus of crude glycerin, this by-product is increasingly being considered as an attractive source of energy to replace corn in livestock diets. The objective of this study was to evaluate how the inclusion of up to 30% crude glycerin in Nellore cattle diets affects ruminal parameters such as pH, ammonia, and volatile fatty acids as well as greenhouse gas production, and concentration of the protozoal and bacterial fractions. Five ruminally cannulated Nellore steers … Show more

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“…Despite the lack of significant difference in propionic acid concentrations, the combination crude glycerine with essential oil promoted an increase of 17% in this acid, fact that decreased the C2: C3 ratio in the rumen. Although there are also evidence that crude glycerine may have a detrimental effect on the growth of structural carbohydrate fermenting bacteria (AbuGhazaleh, Abo El‐Nor, & Ibrahim, ; Roger, Fonty, Andre, & Gouet, ), resulting in reduced fibre digestibility and CH 4 production (van Cleef et al, ; Homem Junior et al, ; Paschoaloto et al, ), crude glycerine does not impair the consumption, performance or carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle (van Cleef et al, ) and, when combined with essential oil, has shown even better results (Cruz et al, ; Prado et al, ; Silva et al, ; Valero, Prado, et al, ; Valero, Torrecilhas, et al, ).…”
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“…Despite the lack of significant difference in propionic acid concentrations, the combination crude glycerine with essential oil promoted an increase of 17% in this acid, fact that decreased the C2: C3 ratio in the rumen. Although there are also evidence that crude glycerine may have a detrimental effect on the growth of structural carbohydrate fermenting bacteria (AbuGhazaleh, Abo El‐Nor, & Ibrahim, ; Roger, Fonty, Andre, & Gouet, ), resulting in reduced fibre digestibility and CH 4 production (van Cleef et al, ; Homem Junior et al, ; Paschoaloto et al, ), crude glycerine does not impair the consumption, performance or carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle (van Cleef et al, ) and, when combined with essential oil, has shown even better results (Cruz et al, ; Prado et al, ; Silva et al, ; Valero, Prado, et al, ; Valero, Torrecilhas, et al, ).…”
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“…Crude glycerine is a by‐product from the biodiesel industry used as an alternative energy source in animal diets, mainly as a replacement for corn grain. Promising results were reported for the inclusion of up to 20% DM in diets for ruminants without affecting animal health and performance (Almeida et al, ; Carvalho et al, ; van Cleef et al, ; Paschoaloto et al, ).…”
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“…The use of agroindustry by-products as animal feed is becoming increasingly common throughout the world. The high price of conventional ingredients, such as corn and soybean, has led meat producers to look for alternative ingredients, which usually have a lower purchase cost, but require further understanding of their nutritional value and acceptability (van Cleef et al, 2014).…”
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“…In the rumen, glycerol is fermented into short chain fatty acids, mainly propionate ( VAN CLEEF et al, 2015). This organic acid is converted into glucose in the liver of ruminants, generating elevated insulin levels in the blood of these animals.…”
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