Digestibility, nitrogen utilization and milk fatty acid profile of dairy cows fed hay from species rich mountainous grasslands with elevated herbal and phenolic contents

Ineichen, Simon; Kuenzler, A.D.; Kreuzer, Michael; Marquardt, Svenja; Reidy, Beat

doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2018.11.011

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“…Species number increased with increasing altitude of the investigated sites. This has also been reported in other studies with grassland used for either grazing or the production of conserved forage (Ineichen et al., 2019; Jeangros et al., 1999). We have hypothesized (hypothesis a) that long‐term mineral fertilization of mountain grasslands reduces plant species richness when compared to unfertilized swards.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…The success of feeding strategies aiming at effects on phenols to improve ruminant performance and nutrient utilization (Hammond et al, 2014;Ineichen et al, 2019) may therefore be dependent on seasonal variations and the presence of specific forage plants.…”

Section: Forage Nutrient and Phenol Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Forage from species‐rich grasslands represents the major feed source for ruminants kept in these regions. From an agricultural point of view, forage quality is therefore essential, influencing not only animal performance (Ineichen, Kuenzler, Kreuzer, Marquardt, & Reidy, 2019), but also the sensory quality and in particular the fatty acid profile of milk and meat (Leiber, Kreuzer, Nigg, Wettstein, & Scheeder, 2005; Willems, Kreuzer, & Leiber, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…animal performance (Ineichen, Kuenzler, Kreuzer, Marquardt, & Reidy, 2019), but also the sensory quality and in particular the fatty acid profile of milk and meat (Leiber, Kreuzer, Nigg, Wettstein, & Scheeder, 2005;Willems, Kreuzer, & Leiber, 2013).…”

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Forage quality of species‐rich mountain grasslands subjected to zero, PK and NPK mineral fertilization for decades

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“…The rumen contains some of the most cellulolytic mesophilic microbes described from any habitat (Hess et al 2011). Around two thirds of hay for example is degraded in the digestive tracts of cows (Ineichen et al 2019). In the rumen, the majority of the microorganisms-around 70%-are attached to the solid feed particles and live in a biofilm (Weimer et al 2009;Mason and Stuckey 2016;Akin and Rigsby 1985).…”

Section: Lignocellulose Degradation In Predominately Anaerobic Ecosysmentioning

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Impacts of biofilms on the conversion of cellulose

Brethauer

Shahab

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2020

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

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Lignocellulose is a widely available renewable carbon source and a promising feedstock for the production of various chemicals in biorefineries. However, its recalcitrant nature is a major hurdle that must be overcome to enable economic conversion processes. Deconstruction of lignocellulose is part of the global carbon cycle, and efficient microbial degradation systems have evolved that might serve as models to improve commercial conversion processes. Biofilms-matrix encased, spatially organized clusters of microbial cells and the predominating lifestyle in nature-have been recognized for their essential role in the degradation of cellulose in nature, e.g., in soils or in the digestive tracts of ruminant animals. Cellulolytic biofilms allow for a high concentration of enzymes at the boundary layer between the solid substrate and the liquid phase and the more complete capture of hydrolysis products directly at the hydrolysis site, which is energetically favorable. Furthermore, enhanced expression of genes for carbohydrate active enzymes as a response to the attachment on solid substrate has been demonstrated for cellulolytic aerobic fungi and anerobic bacteria. In natural multispecies biofilms, the vicinity of different microbial species allows the creation of efficient food webs and synergistic interactions thereby, e.g., avoiding the accumulation of inhibiting metabolites. In this review, these topics are discussed and attempts to realize the benefits of biofilms in targeted applications such as the consolidated bioprocessing of lignocellulose are highlighted. Key Points & Multispecies biofilms enable efficient lignocellulose destruction in the biosphere. & Cellulose degradation by anaerobic bacteria often occurs by monolayered biofilms. & Fungal biofilms immobilize enzymes and substrates in an external digestion system. & Surface attached cultures typically show higher expression of cellulolytic enzymes.

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Restoration of ecologically valuable grassland on sites degraded by invasive Solidago: lessons from a 6‐year experiment

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Most semi‐natural grasslands are threatened by invasive alien plants, which have also overgrown abandoned fields. We conducted a 6‐year experiment testing different methods of eliminating invasive Solidago species and adding seed to restore valuable species‐rich grassland. Three removal treatments (herbicide spraying, rototilling, turf stripping) and two seed addition methods (direct sowing of a fast‐growing grass species mixture, spreading of fresh hay collected from a semi‐natural meadow) were examined alongside control treatments (no removal, no seed addition). The experimental plots were mowed twice a year, and the vegetation composition, biomass production, hay chemical composition, and fodder quality were assessed. Mowing twice a year significantly reduced Solidago cover. Although significant differences were observed in the invaders' cover between the removal treatments and between the seed addition methods early in the study, the differences lessened over time, especially for the removal treatments. By the end of the 6‐year study period, the Solidago cover was reduced to 25% of the initial complete coverage. Spreading fresh hay greatly reduced Solidago biomass and yielded the highest characteristic species cover. Herbicide treatment was no more efficient than the more environmentally friendly methods over the study period. The results suggest that fresh hay is good method of seed addition for restoring old fields overgrown by invasive Solidago. With mowing of the restored area twice a year for several years, Solidago removal by turf striping (scalping) followed by the spreading of fresh hay is recommended for grassland restoration given its environmental impact, cost, and hay quality.

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Digestibility, nitrogen utilization and milk fatty acid profile of dairy cows fed hay from species rich mountainous grasslands with elevated herbal and phenolic contents

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References 43 publications

Forage quality of species‐rich mountain grasslands subjected to zero, PK and NPK mineral fertilization for decades

Forage quality of species‐rich mountain grasslands subjected to zero, PK and NPK mineral fertilization for decades

Impacts of biofilms on the conversion of cellulose

Restoration of ecologically valuable grassland on sites degraded by invasive Solidago: lessons from a 6‐year experiment

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