Replacing alfalfa hay with amaranth hay: effects on production performance, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility and antioxidant ability in dairy cow

Ma, Jian; Fan, Xue; Sun, Guoqing; Yin, Fuquan; Zhou, Guangxian; Zhao, Zhihui; Gan, Shangquan

doi:10.5713/ab.23.0232

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“…Studies suggest that red amaranth is notably abundant in polyphenols, particularly found in the seed coat [45][46][47]. The varieties with a superior red color index, such as A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus, are significant reservoirs of phenolic and polyphenolic compounds, showing enhanced antioxidant activity.…”

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Characterization of Nutritional Potential of Amaranthus sp. Grain Production

Mătieș,

Negrușier,

Roșca Mare

et al. 2024

Agronomy

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The growing demand for nutritious foods has spurred investigations into alternative sources of nutrition beyond traditional options. For this reason, the present study approaches amaranth, which is a plant with high nutritional potential. Based on the unique pedoclimatic conditions of the Somes meadow in Transylvania and the known adaptability of amaranth varieties to diverse environments, we hypothesize that certain amaranth varieties of South American origin will demonstrate their potential for morphological development, grain biomass yield, and quantitative characteristics when cultivated in this specific environment. Our study aims to identify if, based on morpho-productive traits, the six amaranth varieties under investigation in a specific environment are suitable for consumption as functional food. A bifactorial trial was implemented with the following factors: amaranth species and amaranth varieties. Two species and seven varieties of amaranth were studied. Differences are reported between morpho-productive and quantitative traits of the seven amaranth varieties studied in this research. The Pearson simple correlations show that morphological traits moderately contribute to grain fresh biomass yield, while morphological traits and fresh biomass strongly contributed to grains dry biomass yield. Our study shows that while current research offers valuable perspectives on the performance and nutritional composition of amaranth varieties studied, there are recommended more studies conducted across diverse environments.

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confidence: 99%

Characterization of Nutritional Potential of Amaranthus sp. Grain Production

Mătieș,

Negrușier,

Roșca Mare

et al. 2024

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“…Ruminal characteristics are largely affected by the composition of the diet, and it is reasonable to evaluate the feasibility of the RRTR diet based on rumen fermentation characteristics(Ma et al, 2024). Rumen pH is an important measurement for ruminants because it is associated with acidbase balance, especially for the survival of ruminal microbes.…”

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Rosa roxburghii Tratt Residue Can be Used as a Novel Feed Resource for Cattle

Song,

Yang,

Wang

et al. 2024

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Rosa roxburghii tratt residue (RRTR) is a regional and uncommon byproduct in Guizhou. Little information is available on whether RRTR can be used as feed for ruminants. In this study, the feasibility of using RRTR as a new feed resource for cattle was investigated by chemical composition analysis, in vitrogas production(Trial 1) and animal feeding experiments (Trial 2). In trial 1, compared to the commonly used fruit residues, RRTR had a medium proximate nutrientlevel; the in vitro gas production at 24 h (166.67 mL) and dynamics fellwithin the normal range. In trial 2, 16 cattle were allocated to the control and treatment groups,with 8 replicates of 1 cattle each. Cattle in the control group were fed a basal diet without RRTR,while those in the treatment group were fed a diet containing 30% RRTR. Feeding RRTR had little effect on the growth performance of the control and treatment cattle (P>0.05). The feed-to-gain ratio was greaterin the treatment group than in the control group throughout the trial period (P<0.05). Compared with those in the control group, the plasma urea levels in the treatment group were lower (P<0.05), and the levels of other plasma biochemical metabolites were not differentbetween the two groups of cattle (P>0.05). The in vivo rumen fermentation parameters did not differ between thecontrol and treatment groups (P>0.05). Our findings indicate that RRTR has a nutritional profile similar to that ofcommonly used fruit residues; improves plasma protein utilization efficiency; and has little negative impact on growth performance, blood metabolites, and rumen fermentation parameters in cattle. Accordingly, RRTR can serve as a novel feed resource for cattle.

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