Effects of ammonia-treated maize on growth performance of beef cattle

Huang, Yi-Xin; Jones, Rhys; Compiani, R.; Grossi, S.; Johnson, Paul C. D.; Eckersall, P.D.; Rossi, C.A. Sgoifo; Jonsson, N.N.

doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115350

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“…In order to prevent these adverse effects, inclusion level of 20% AMS was used in the current study as recommended in previous studies (Dayani et al, 2011). The increase in feed intake in lambs fed the AMSAL diet can be attributed to the effect of Acacia leaf meal could have improved rumen fermentation and nutrient availability as observed in other studies (Abdul et al, 2012;Huang et al, 2022;Yadete. 2014;).…”

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“…Previous studies have shown that ammoniation of crop residues Ammonia treatment increased non-protein nitrogen (NPN) (Huang et al, 2022;Kraiem et al, 1991), that in turn improved reticulo-ruminal microbial activity, coupled with increased digestibility, suppression of mould growth, inhibition of bacterial proliferation ultimately improving animal performance (Belanche et al, 2021;Huang et al, 2022;Spanghero et al, 2017). Moreover, the alkalinising properties of ammonia are often associated with a decline in the rate of ruminal proton accumulation subsequently reducing the risk of reticulo-ruminal acidosis (Humer and Zebeli, 2017;Huang et al, 2022). In addition, the inclusion of protein-rich fodder tree leaves has also been shown to improve the performance of some ruminants (Liu, et al 2001; Marume et al, 2012;Mnisi and Mlambo, 2017).…”

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The effect of Acacia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover.

Chelopo,

Marume

2024

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The study evaluated the effect of Acacia erioloba leaf meal in diets containing ammoniated maize stove on growth performance, methane emission and heath of growing lambs. Thirty-two female lambs were allocated to the following four dietary treatments: total mixed ration (TMR, control), 20% inclusion of untreated maize stover (UMS), 20% inclusion of ammoniated maize stover (AMS), and combined inclusion of 10% ammoniated maize stover and 10% Acacia erioloba leaves (AMSAL). Each treatment was replicated 8 times and a lamb in an individual pen was regarded as an experimental unit in a completely randomized design. Feed intake was higher (P < 0.05) in lambs fed the AMS and AMSAL diets compared to those fed UMS. Final body weights were higher in lambs fed the AMS and AMSAL diets. Both ADG and FCR were not affected (P > 0.05) by diet. In comparison with the AMS and AMSAL diets, the lambs fed the UMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) Methane emission. Overall, lambs fed the control diets had the lowest methane gas emission. Hematological values were affected by diet with the AMSAL fed lambs having the highest (P < 0.05) MPV and PCT values. Furthermore, total albumin, amylase and total bilirubin were highest (P < 0.05) in lambs fed on the AMSAL diet. Lambs fed on AMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) serum urea levels. It can be concluded that combined inclusion of ammoniated maize stover and Acacia leaves improved feed value and lamb performance when compared to the individual inclusion of both UMS and AMS.

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The effect of Acacia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover.

Chelopo,

Marume

2024

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The effect of Vachellia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover

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Marume

2024

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The study evaluated the effect of Vachellia erioloba leaf meal in diets containing ammoniated maize stove on growth performance, methane emission and heath of growing lambs. Thirty-two female lambs were allocated to the following four dietary treatments: total mixed ration (TMR, control), 20% inclusion of untreated maize stover (UMS), 20% inclusion of ammoniated maize stover (AMS), and combined inclusion of 10% ammoniated maize stover and 10% Vachellia erioloba leaves (AMSVL). Each treatment was replicated 8 times and a lamb in an individual pen was regarded as an experimental unit in a completely randomized design. Feed intake was higher (P < 0.05) in lambs fed the AMS and AMSVL diets compared to those fed UMS. Final body weights were higher in lambs fed the AMS and AMSVL diets. Both average daily gain (ADG) and feed convention ratio (FCR) were not affected by diet. In comparison with the AMS and AMSVL diets, the lambs fed the UMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) methane emission. Overall, lambs fed the control diets had the lowest (P < 0.05) methane gas emission. Blood hematological values were affected by diet with the AMSVL fed lambs having the highest (P < 0.05) mean platelet volume (MPV) and procalcitonin (PCT) values. Furthermore, total albumin, amylase and total bilirubin were the highest (P < 0.05) in lambs fed on the AMSVL diet. Lambs fed on AMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) serum urea levels. It can be concluded that combined inclusion of ammoniated maize stover and Vachellia leaves improved feed value and lamb performance when compared to the individual inclusion of both UMS and AMS.

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Quantitative TMT-based proteomics revealing host, dietary and microbial proteins in bovine faeces including barley serpin Z4, a prominent component in the head of beer

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Journal of Proteomics

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Effects of ammonia-treated maize on growth performance of beef cattle

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The effect of Acacia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover.

The effect of Acacia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover.

The effect of Vachellia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover

Quantitative TMT-based proteomics revealing host, dietary and microbial proteins in bovine faeces including barley serpin Z4, a prominent component in the head of beer

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