Efficiency of Feeding Sesban Hay as a Replacement for Clover Hay on Growth Performance and Semen Quality of Sheep

Mahgoub, Adil; El-Hafeez, A.M. Abd; Mohamed, M. Y.; Shaarawy, A. M.; Nassar, Mohammed Kamal

doi:10.17582/journal.aavs/2022/10.7.1434.1443

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“…These results are in agreement with those reported by; Khalili and Varvikko (1992) using Friesian × Zebu crossbred cows. These adverse effects on milk yield followed by SH inclusion might be due to the reduction of DM, CP, EE, and CF digestibility coefficients as recently recorded by (Mahgoub et al, 2022). It could be elucidated that the inclusion of a high ratio of SH with its contents of anti-nutritional compounds such as tannins and saponins may be limit its digestibility production compared to the unsupplemented one with concentrate portion.…”

Section: Milk Production and Compositionmentioning

confidence: 78%

“…Daily fat-corrected milk yield followed the same trend of milk fat. The better percentage of fat in milk for the control group may be due to the negative effect of the inclusion of SH on the digestion of CF (Mahgoub et al, 2022). Regarding the impact of dietary SH on total solid (TS) in milk, no marked changes occurred among all groups.…”

Section: Milk Production and Compositionmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Influence of partial substitution of Berseem hay with Sesbania hay on the performance of Ossimi ewes and their offspring post-lambing

Shaarawy

Mohamed

et al. 2022

Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goats Sciences

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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of Sesbania sesban hay (SH) at rates of 10, 20, and 30% in the rations on the expense of berseem hay (BH) on milk yield and composition, reproductive performance of Ossimi ewes, and the growth performance of their offspring. Thirty-six Ossimi ewes with the initial average body weight of 38.31 ± 0.91 kg were chosen prior to 30 d of lambing and used in a randomized complete block design with four experimental rations. Rations were formulated as follow: R1 (60% concentrate feed mixture (CFM) and 40% BH) and served as control, while the tested rations R2 (60% CFM + 30% BH + 10% SH), R3 (60% CFM + 20% BH + 20% SH) and R4 (60% CFM + 10% BH + 30% SH). The feeding trial was started at the last month of gestation, through the delivery, and lasted along the lactation period.Results demonstrated that feed conversion was somewhat lower with the inclusion of rations by SH. The inclusion of the SH in all tested rations significantly increased blood serum urea-N concentrations. In addition, serum total protein, albumin, cholesterol, ALT, and glucose concentrations were significantly increased (P<0.05) with R4 compared with those of control one. The inclusion of SH at 20% (R3) and 30% (R4) resulted in a decrease (P<0.05) in milk yield. Substitution of BH by SH at 30% (R4) led to a reduction (P<0.05) in milk fat compared to the rest of the other groups. In contrast, milk protein values followed the opposite trend for milk fat values. Otherwise, concentrations of lactose, total solids, and SNF didn't significantly change by dietary treatments. The interval from lambing to first estrus (d) for ewes fed on SH was longer than ewes fed on control. Comparably, estrus duration (hour) showed an increasing trend as increasing SH level in the rations. While SH supplementation in ewe's rations decreased both P4 and E2 concentrations (P<0.05) compared to those of control one. The economic efficiency was noticeably higher with the inclusion of SH in ewes' rations. Accordingly, it could be concluded that substitutions up to 30% of BH by SH for ewes' rations have not left any adverse effects on productive and reproductive performance, as well as the favorable metabolic parameters reflected in the high economic efficiency of the experimental rations that provisionary depending on the cost and the availability of berseem hay.

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Section: Milk Production and Compositionmentioning

confidence: 78%

Section: Milk Production and Compositionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Influence of partial substitution of Berseem hay with Sesbania hay on the performance of Ossimi ewes and their offspring post-lambing

Shaarawy

Mohamed

et al. 2022

Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goats Sciences

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“…Sesban hay enhanced the nutritional quality, feed conversion, and certain rumen parameters, leading to higher economic returns and increased economic efficiency for Ossimi sheep when supplemented with Sesban hay. As a result, the study suggests cultivating Sesban plants during the summer in Egypt as a replacement for clover hay (Mahgoub et al, 2022). Adugna et al, (2023) demonstrated that incorporating a blend of dried Vernonia amygdalina leaves and wheat bran into natural pasture hay at varying ratios was found to enhance the dry matter and nutrient intake, feed conversion rate, and digestibility, as well as promote body weight gain in Arsi-Bale sheep.…”

Section: Effect On Goat and Sheepmentioning

confidence: 97%

Exploring the Feeding Dynamics: A Review of Hay Utilization in Ruminant Nutrition

MAAZ REHMAN,

MUHAMMAD FAIZAN,

MUHAMMAD ARIF

2024

USJAS

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Hay remains a fundamental component of ruminant diets across the globe and was introduced to conserve extra forage from grasslands for the use of livestock in the months of fodder scarcity and winter season. Both grasses and legume crops can be converted into hay, but the choice largely depends on the type of livestock farmers keep. Many studies have shown that good fertilizer management, tillage practices and seed rate affect the protein content, energy yield and digestibility parameters of the hay. This review explores the complex dynamics of hay utilization within the context of ruminant nutrition and the impact of hay quality on rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility and overall animal performance. Factors influencing hay intake, such as physical characteristics and processing methods are also discussed. Additionally, strategies to optimize hay utilization, including supplementation and hay blending are also discussed. Furthermore, areas of future research direction to enhance understanding of hay role in ruminant feeding systems are highlighted in the article.

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“…Blood sampling was performed at 07.00 h, 15 days after acclimatization and before SG tab supplementation and on day 35, or 10 days after SG tab supplementation. Blood samples were taken in the morning before feeding according to Suharti et al (2017), El-Din (2021), and Mahgoub et al (2022) by jugular venipuncture into heparinized tubes to obtain blood serum. Blood samples (5 ml) were collected from four random bucks before and during SG tab supplementation.…”

Section: Blood Samplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The positive impact of melatonin has also been reported to increase mass motility, individual progressive motility, spermatozoa viability, and acrosome integrity (Samir et al, 2020). In addition, Sesban hay had no negative effects on the semen characteristics (Mahgoub et al, 2022). Oral administration of 250 mg/kg crassocephalum crepidioides leaf extract for 14 consecutive days can significantly increase the spermatozoa quality of West African Dwarf Buck (Ajani et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 98%

Supplementing Basal Diet with Sesbania Grandiflora Tablet (SGtab) and its Effect on Semen Quality of Kacang Buck

Zaenuri¹,

Rodiah²,

Dradjat³

et al. 2023

AAVS

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The study was designed to determine the effect of Sesbania Grandiflora tablet (SG tab ) supplementation in a basal diet on the semen quality of the Kacang Buck. This study was conducted on 10 mature bucks with good libido and an average age and body weight of 2.7±0.35 years and 28.4±2.4 kg, respectively. All experimental bucks received a daily diet of native grass equal to 10% of body weight from day 1 to day 20. From days 21 to 35, they received a diet the same as days 1 to 20, in addition to SG tab . Semen was collected using an artificial vagina for 6 consecutive ejaculates at an interval of 120 h from each experimental buck. Fresh semen was evaluated for volume, pH, spermatozoa concentration/ml and concentration/ejaculates, plasma membrane integrity, viability, progressive motility, and morphology, including normal and abnormal spermatozoa. The statistical significance of the results was evaluated by pre-and post-test analyses using T-test with repeated measuring. Data were expressed as Means ± SD and SEM. Results revealed that semen volume, spermatozoa concentration/ejaculate, plasma membrane integrity, viability and progressive motility, and normal spermatozoa were significantly higher in the bucks during SG tab supplementation compared to those before supplementation. It can be concluded that SG tab supplementation in the basal diet has a positive impact on the semen quality of Kacang Bucks. Further studies are recommended to evaluate the effects of different quantities of SG tab on semen quality.

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Efficiency of Feeding Sesban Hay as a Replacement for Clover Hay on Growth Performance and Semen Quality of Sheep

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Influence of partial substitution of Berseem hay with Sesbania hay on the performance of Ossimi ewes and their offspring post-lambing

Influence of partial substitution of Berseem hay with Sesbania hay on the performance of Ossimi ewes and their offspring post-lambing

Exploring the Feeding Dynamics: A Review of Hay Utilization in Ruminant Nutrition

Supplementing Basal Diet with Sesbania Grandiflora Tablet (SGtab) and its Effect on Semen Quality of Kacang Buck

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