Nutritional characterization and evaluation of bamboo leaves hay potential as a basal diet for lactating crossbred cows in Ethiopia

Kitaw, Getu; Gebregziabhear, Eyob; Urge, Beksisa; Mulatu, Yigardu; Acheampong, Ernest Nti

doi:10.5958/0974-181x.2022.00009.9

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“…Regarding the milk composition of the current study, Kitaw et al. ( 2022 ) who similarly reported that bamboo leaves feeding did not change dairy cows’ milk composition except for milk fat. The implication of the study is that increasing the volume of milk production could fill the milk demand, and smallholder farmers could improve their livelihoods.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…This could be supported with the finding by Jo et al (2022) who reported that bamboo leaves reduced methane emission by reducing methane which otherwise losing metabolisable energy useful for milk production. Regarding the milk composition of the current study, Kitaw et al (2022) who similarly reported that bamboo leaves feeding did not change dairy cows' milk composition except for milk fat. The implication of the study is that increasing the volume of milk production could fill the milk demand, and smallholder farmers could improve their livelihoods.…”

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confidence: 51%

“…Contrarily, Kitaw et al. ( 2022 ) reported body weight changes of cows remained unaffected ( p > 0.05) as compared to cows fed bamboo leaves and natural pasture hay. In contrast, weight loss in lactating cross bred dairy cows fed on treated rice straw was reported in Fogera District (Derso, 2009 ).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…The result agrees with the result of Kumssa and Eshetu (2018) who reported the better body weight gain in urea-treated teff straw fed dairy cows at on-farm study and Kebede (2009) who reported that treated wheat straw improved body weight gain, whereas the untreated wheat straw recorded weight loss for dairy cows at on-farm study in Bure district. Contrarily, Kitaw et al (2022) reported body weight changes of cows remained unaffected (p > 0.05) as compared to cows fed bam-boo leaves and natural pasture hay. In contrast, weight loss in lactating cross bred dairy cows fed on treated rice straw was reported in Fogera District (Derso, 2009).…”

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confidence: 89%

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Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Tirusew,

Mekuriaw,

Ebro

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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BackgroundIn Ethiopia, locally available feed resources are commendable in livestock production to make the sector sustainable and productive.ObjectivesThis on‐farm evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo (Yushania alpina) leaves (UMTHBL) in lactating crossbred dairy cows’ nutrient utilization, body performance, milk yield and quality and economic performance.MethodsOn‐farm feeding trial was conducted using 12 lactating cows with initial body weight (328.08 ± 0.98 kg), initial milk yield (3.14 ± 0.78 L) of uniform parity (2) and stage of lactation (early) using a Randomized Complete Block Design. Three dietary treatments, namely, 6 h grazing (control) + concentrate (T1), control + UMTHBL ad lib (T2), control + untreated BL adlib (T3) with three replications were used. Analysis of variance was employed for the feeding trial data analysis.ResultsThe UMTHBL increased more dry matter and nutrients intake than untreated. A significant difference (p < 0.05) was recorded between UMTHBL feeding (T2) and T1 and T3 in terms of increased milk yield. The highest (6.26 L) and the lowest (3.27 L) mean milk yield per day were recorded for cows fed UMTHBL and the control group, respectively. Urea‐molasses treatment improved the crude protein (CP) and reduced fibres content than untreated. Treatment effects were not‐significant (p > 0.05) for milk compositions. Similar to milk yield, dairy cows in T2 consumed more CP which is also reflected in higher body weight and economic benefit.ConclusionIt can be concluded that employing treatment technology for highland bamboo leaves could support the crossbred dairy cows’ production in smallholder farmers.

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confidence: 97%

Section: Body Weight Change Of Experimental Dairy Cowsmentioning

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Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Tirusew,

Mekuriaw,

Ebro

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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“…Estimated metabolizable energy (EME) was estimated from the in vitro digestible organic matter in the dry matter (DOMD) as EME ðMJ=kgÞ ¼ 0:16 � DOMD [19]. Individual milk composite samples from the morning and evening sample were thawed before analysis, mixed thoroughly using vortex mixer, and analyzed for total solids, protein, lactose, and fat (milk lacto Scan Analyzer, 2016) at Ethiopia meat and dairy development industry (EMDIDI) [20].…”

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Supplementing dairy feed by dicalcium phosphate and effect on dry matter intake, digestibility, milk composition, and blood mineral balances in crossbred dairy cows

Wondater,

Ayanie

2023

PLoS ONE

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The present study was conducted to assess if Dicalcium Phosphate 18% (DCP) supplementation in dairy feed would affect dry matter intake, milk composition, blood mineral balance and milk production in lactating crossbred Dairy Cows). A 4 × 4 double change-over design set as Latin Squares was used to do feeding and digestibility trials. DCP was supplemented at different levels 0; 0.3; 0.6; 0.9% DM/day of DCP for which the experimental groups was respectively designated as T0, T1, T2, T3, The effect of DCP supplementation on parameters of interest was evaluated using blood serum, milk, feed and feed refusals samples. The present study revealed that supplementation of DCP with the concentrate mix improved mean dry matter intake (11.46; 12.81; 14.59, and 15.68 kg DM/d) for T0, T1, T2, T3, respectively, and digestibility of nutrients in lactating dairy cows compared to the controls. Likewise, DCP supplementation improved milk production and composition except solids not fat (SNF) composition. Serum calcium (Ca) composition was significantly in supplemented group (p<0.05). DCP supplementation significantly improved (p<0.05) total Ca intake, Ca in milk, Ca in feces, total Ca excretion. Optimum dairy cow production and productivity was achieved at 0.6% DM/day of DCP supplementation. However, the current results need to be confirmed using large number of lactating dairy animals.

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Bamboo plant: an emerging potential resource for livestock and poultry production

Islam,

Saleem,

Ali

et al. 2024

World's Poultry Science Journal

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Nutritional characterization and evaluation of bamboo leaves hay potential as a basal diet for lactating crossbred cows in Ethiopia

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Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Effect of urea‐molasses‐treated highland bamboo leaves supplementation on lactating crossbred dairy cows nutrient utilization, body weight, milk yield and its composition and economic performance under on‐farm condition in Guagusa Shikudad district, Ethiopia

Supplementing dairy feed by dicalcium phosphate and effect on dry matter intake, digestibility, milk composition, and blood mineral balances in crossbred dairy cows

Bamboo plant: an emerging potential resource for livestock and poultry production

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