Evaluation of Ruminal Degradation Characteristics of Dehulled Moringa Seed Cake and its Influence on Performance of Lactating Damascus Goats

Abstract

Moringa seed cake is a protein-rich source that can be utilized as a feed supplement or a cheaper protein feed ingredient. This study aimed to: (1) assess the ruminal degradation features of machine-dehulled moringa seed cake (DMSC); and (2) examine the effect of supplementing lactating Damascus goats' diets with DMSC on milk production. Three cannulated rams (50.60± 3.05 kg, body weight) were used to assess the ruminal degradability of DM, NDF, and ADF for DMSC using in sacco technique. Fifteen lactating Damascus goats (averaging 45.4± 0.5 kg, body weight and averaging milk yield 900±65 g/head/day) were randomly assigned to one of three treatments for 6 weeks to study DMSC's effect on blood metabolites and quality and quantity of the produced milk. Treatment groups were provided either a control diet or control diet with 40 g/head/day (DMSC40) or 80 g/head/day (DMSC80) of DMSC. DMSC was high in protein (39.6% CP on DM) and low in fibre. DMSC DM was thought to be highly digestible due to its high ruminally degradable fraction (76.1%). Increasing supplementation amount of DMSC in goats' diets reduced their blood cholesterol (linear; P = 0.012). However, total protein, albumin, globulin, urea-N, glucose, and liver enzymes showed no significant changes. DMSC supplementation increased milk energy content (MJ/kg), milk total solids, non-fat solids, protein, and lactose (g/kg) (linear; P < 0.05). In conclusion, supplementing lactating goats' diets with a low level of DMSC might enhance the produced milk (quality and quantity) without any adverse effects.

Effectiveness of herbal plants on rumen fermentation, methane gas emissions, in vitro nutrient digestibility, and population of protozoa

“…In addition, the previous study by Ebeid et al . [ 32 ] showed that M. oleifera contains proteins that are easily decomposed which can increase the growth of rumen microbes. In this study, IVDMD was increased up to 30% (range: 56.72%–65.77%).…”

“…Moringa oleifera is a plant that is effective in inhibiting the growth or activity of pathogenic microorganisms because it contains saponins, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and phenols [31], thereby resulting in the growth of non-pathogenic microbes and improvement in nutrient digestion. In addition, the previous study by Ebeid et al [32] showed that M. oleifera contains proteins that are easily decomposed which can increase the growth of rumen microbes. In this study, IVDMD was increased up to 30% (range: 56.72%-65.77%).…”

Influence of substituting soybean meal with moringa seed cake on feed intake, growth performance, digestibility, blood parameters and economics of fattening crossbred calves

“…In the current study, the improvement in nutrient digestibility of MSC50% could be attributed to the antimicrobial impact of MSC proteins on fuses the inner and outer membranes bacteria and reducing protein breakdown in the rumen and increase the post-rumen protein supply (Makkar et al 2007 ; Ebeid et al 2022 ). Also, the improvement in nutrient digestibility may be due to moringa seed cake which is nearly free of saponins, tannins, glucosides, lectins, inhibitors of amylase and trypsin however it does contain glucosinolates (Makkar and Becker 1997 ).…”

“…Regarding, the low digestibility coefficients of OM, NFC, EE, and NDF in calves fed on MSC100% may be because of the bioactive moieties (cationic proteins) of MSC that elicits an antimicrobial response stronger than necessary and thus inhibit fermentation of rumen (Makkar et al 2007 ; Ebeid et al 2022 ). In addition, the other reason of low digestibility coefficients in high concentration of moringa seed cake (MSC100%) can also be attributed to the bitter taste caused by glucosinolates (Ebeid et al 2022 ; Mahaman et al 2022 ). In contrast, the calculated nutritive values (TDN, SV, and DE) are a reflection of increasing nutrient digestibility in all the tested rations.…”

Assessing solvent impact on Moringa oleifera seed cake nutrition: towards sustainable food and feed production

“…Remarkably, Moringa seed cake serves as a viable protein source that can replace up to 50% of soybean meal in the animal feed for lambs and calves [27] [28]. Furthermore, Moringa seed cake with a calcium content of 0.29% can be used as fishery feed [16], and Moringa seed cake with a calcium content of 0.47% can be used as feed for lactating goats [29]. Moringa seed cake containing 3304.39 kcal/kg can be used as broiler feed [30], aligning with Indonesian standards (SNI, 8173.2:2015) for chicken feed.…”