Effect of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) silage and hay on established populations of Haemonchus contortus and Cooperia curticei in lambs

Heckendorn, Félix; Häring, Dieter A.; Maurer, Veronika; Zinsstag, Jakob; Langhans, Wolfgang; Hertzberg, Hubertus

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.07.014

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“…Results from the current study showed that cowpea forage may have anthelmintic effect in goats as shown by reduction of FEC and fecal microbial DNA concentration. Previous studies have demonstrated the anthelmintic potentials of polyphenol-rich forages sulla (Hedysarum coronarium; Niezen et al, 1995), sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata; Min et al, 2004), sainfoin (Onobrychus viciifolia; Heckendorn et al, 2006), birdsfoot trefoil (L. corniculatus; Heckendorn et al, 2007). Sericea lespedeza, rich in condensed tannins reduced FEC (Min et al, 2004) when grazed as fresh forage (Terrill et al, 2009;Mechineni et al, 2014) and a similar observation was shown in the current study.…”

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“…Animal feed resources and supplements that decrease gastrointestinal parasites, and improve growth and production are therefore of great interest to producers. Condensed tannin-rich forages with efficacy against GIN include sulla (Hedysarum coronarium; Niezen, et al, 1995), sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata; Min et al, 2004), sainfoin (Onobrychus viciifolia; Heckendorn et al, 2006), birdsfoot trefoil (L. corniculatus; Heckendorn et al, 2007). Sericea lespedeza a legume with high amounts of condensed tannins, has an anthelmintic effect (Min et al, 2004) when grazed as a fresh forage (Terrill et al, 2009;Mechineni et al, 2014) and impacts immune response gene expression Asiamah et al, 2016).…”

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Effect of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Pasture Grazing on Growth, Gastrointestinal Parasite Infection and Immune Response Biomarkers of Goat

Worku¹,

Adjei‐Fremah²,

Whitley³

et al. 2017

JAS

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of grazing cowpea pastures on growth, parasite egg count and biomarkers of immune response in goats. Spanish and Savannah goats (n = 48) stratified by initial body weight (42.0±7.0 kg) and fecal egg count (FEC), were randomly assigned to three pasture forages (Cowpea varieties: Mississippi silver (MS), or Iron and Clay (IC) or Pearl millet (PM) as control with 4 replicates, for a 28-day feeding trial. Forage samples collected at the start of the study were analyzed for nutrients, chemical and polyphenols content. Body weight, body condition score, and fecal egg count were measured weekly. Blood was collected from goats on days 0 and 28 for PCV and white blood cell differential counts. The concentration of total proteins, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were evaluated in blood serum. Concentration of DNA isolated from fecal samples was used as a measure of gut health. Goats grazed on cowpea forage (MS and IC) had higher body weight (p = 0.01) compared to goats grazed on PM. Percent lymphocyte (p = 0.008) and neutrophil (p = 0.013) increased in MS fed goats. Goats grazed on MS pasture had decreased FEC (p = 0.03) also. Cowpea pasture grazing had no effect on serum protein concentration, PCV and BCS (p > 0.05), but decreased PGE2 concentration in serum. The concentration of TAC in serum, increased at day 28 (p < 0.05). The concentration of fecal microbial DNA decreased in all the treatment groups at day 28. Cowpea forage grazing had an impact on body weight, FEC, and blood serum parameters (PGE2, TAC) in goats. These results demonstrate that freshly grazed cowpea forage has potential impact and benefits on growth and health of goats. Integrating cowpea diet in goat feeding system may enhance growth performance, stimulate and prime the immune system for defense against gastrointestinal parasites.

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Effect of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Pasture Grazing on Growth, Gastrointestinal Parasite Infection and Immune Response Biomarkers of Goat

Worku¹,

Adjei‐Fremah²,

Whitley³

et al. 2017

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“…Furthermore, using naïve lambs infected with T. colubriformis, Athanasiadou et al (2005) found that animals offered lucerne hay had a significantly higher egg output than those animals receiving sainfoin hay. The studies of Heckendorn et al (2006Heckendorn et al ( , 2007 were the first to find dramatic results of sainfoin on H. contortus of sheep and some minor effects on Cooperia curticei. In the first study, Heckendorn et al (2006) reported a reduction in FECDM (faecal egg count on a dry matter basis) by 58 % in the group offered sainfoin hay that contained 6 .…”

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The effect of dietary sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) on local cellular responses toTrichostrongylus colubriformisin sheep

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The effect of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) hay consumption on the pathophysiology and local cellular responses of growing lambs during infection with Trichostrongylus colubriformis was investigated. Thirty-two lambs, 16 weeks of age, were allocated to 1 of 4 treatment groups (n=8) that were offered either grass (G) or sainfoin (S) hay while concurrently either infected (+), or not (x) with 12 000 L3 T. colubriformis larvae per week for 6 weeks. Liveweight gains were affected by diet (P=0 . 002) and reduced by infection (P<0 . 005). Faecal egg count was reduced in S+ compared to G+from days 35 to 42 (P=0 . 001) ; however, total egg output, worm burdens at day 42 and worm fecundity were similar between diets (P>0 . 05). Feeding sainfoin appeared to enhance immune cell development with tissue eosinophils, mast cells and pan T cells present in greater concentrations in S+ than in G+ animals. However, further studies are required to determine if the enhanced immune cell development is a consequence of a greater nutrient supply or a direct influence of sainfoin metabolites on local inflammatory responses to the gastrointestinal nematode T. colubriformis.

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“…In Central Europe (e.g. France, Switzerland) studies have focused on the anthelmintic effect of the tannin containing legume sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) of the fabaceae family (Heckendorn et al, 2007;Heckendorn et al, 2006;Paolini et al, 2005). The choice of this species is mainly linked to its comparatively good agronomic properties under Central European climate conditions (Häring et al, 2007), amongst which the tolerance of O. viciifolia to cold, drought and low nutrient status are of particular importance (Carbonero et al, 2011).…”

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Sainfoin - new data on anthelmintic effects and production in sheep and goats

Heckendorn¹,

Werne²,

Maurer³

et al. 2013

Planta Med

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Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are one of the most important problems affecting health and therefore performance and welfare in small ruminant husbandry. The control of these parasites in the past strongly relied on the repeated use of anthelmintic drugs. This has led to nematode populations which are resistant to most of the currently available anthelmintics. Furthermore customer's demands for organic and residue free animal products are increasing. The aforementioned problems have given a strong impetus for the development of new non-chemical strategies to control GIN. Previous research has pointed out the anthelmintic potential of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) and other tanniferous (CT) feed sources in goats and lambs infected with GIN. A recent Swiss experiment focussed on the use of sainfoin and field bean (Vicia faba, cv. Scirocco) as single CT sources as well as in combination for additional synergic effects, to reduce periparturient GIN egg rise of ewes in late gestation and early lactation. Another experiment with Alpine goats concentrated on the influence of sainfoin on milk performance and cheese quality. The results of these experiments will be presented and discussed in connection with previous knowledge on (i) anthelmintic effects of sainfoin and (ii) the influence of sainfoin administration on performance.

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Effect of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) silage and hay on established populations of Haemonchus contortus and Cooperia curticei in lambs

Cited by 86 publications

References 23 publications

Effect of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Pasture Grazing on Growth, Gastrointestinal Parasite Infection and Immune Response Biomarkers of Goat

Effect of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Pasture Grazing on Growth, Gastrointestinal Parasite Infection and Immune Response Biomarkers of Goat

The effect of dietary sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) on local cellular responses toTrichostrongylus colubriformisin sheep

Sainfoin - new data on anthelmintic effects and production in sheep and goats

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