1375 Effects of supplemental zinc sulfate concentrations on growth performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot heifers, and in vitro ruminal fermentative activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (suppl_5) ◽  
pp. 665-665
Author(s):  
C. L. Van Bibber-Krueger ◽  
C. I. Vahl ◽  
J. S. Drouillard
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Zinc Sulfate ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Supplemental Zinc ◽  
Fermentative Activity

scholarly journals Effects of supplemental zinc sulfate on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and antimicrobial resistance in feedlot heifers1

2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (1) ◽  
pp. 424-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cadra L Van Bibber-Krueger ◽  
Chris I Vahl ◽  
Sanjeev K Narayanan ◽  
Raghavendra G Amachawadi ◽  
Ethan A Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Zinc Sulfate ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Supplemental Zinc

Impact of a mixed culture of Lactobacillus casei and L. lactis on in vitro ruminal fermentation and the growth of feedlot steers fed barley-based diets

2009 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Baah ◽  
Y. Wang ◽  
T A McAllister
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Mixed Culture ◽  
Lactobacillus Casei ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Barley Grain ◽  
Feedlot Cattle ◽  
Ruminal Fermentation ◽  
Feedlot Steers ◽  
Barley Silage

The effect of a direct-fed microbial (DFM) poduct containing a mixed culture of Lactobacillus casei and L. lactis on in vitro ruminal fermentation of barley-grain/barley-silage-based backgrounding and finishing diets and on growth performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle was evaluated during backgrounding (84 d) and finishing (140 d) of 100 Hereford × Angus steers (initial body weight = 280 ± 15.5 kg). The inclusion rates of DFM in the in vitro study were 4, 8, 12 and 16 million colony forming units (CFU) of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) kg-1 DM of substrate. Total in vitro volatile fatty acids (VFA) production increased at 6 and 12 h of incubation (P < 0.01; linear response) when the backgrounding diet was supplemented with DFM. Dry matter digestibility and VFA production also increased (P < 0.05) during a 12-h fermentation of the finishing diet. Steers were randomly allocated to one of four dietary treatments that comprised feeding DFM tp provide 0 (control), 4 × 107, 8 × 107, or 12 × 107 CFU kg-1 diet DM. Average daily gain (ADG, kg) and feed efficiency (G:F; kg gain kg-1 DM consumed) of steers improved (P = 0.002 and 0.001, respectively) as a result of feeding DFM during the backgrounding period, but not during the finishing period. Saleable meat and rib eye area decreased (P = 0.038, linear; and P = 0.041, quadratic) with DFM supplementation. The results indicated that supplementing barley-grain/barley-silage-based feedlot cattle diets with 12 × 107 CFU of the mixed culture of lactobacilli used in these studies could improve ruminal fermentation, ADG and G:F in backgrounding feedlot steers. However, supplementation during the finishing period may not be warranted in terms of growth performance and carcass characteristics. Differences in the microbial ecology of the intestinal tract as a result of differences in diet composition may account for the varied response between the backgrounding and finishing periods.Key words: Beef cattle, direct-fed microbial, growth performance, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus lactis, ruminal fermentation

scholarly journals Effect of exogenous glucoamylase inclusion on in vitro fermentation and growth performance of feedlot steers fed a dry-rolled corn-based diet

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A M Pittaluga ◽  
S Yu ◽  
W Li ◽  
J C McCann
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Batch Culture ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Muscle Area ◽  
In Vitro Fermentation ◽  
Molar Proportion ◽  
Feedlot Steers

Abstract The objective was to evaluate the effect of adding an exogenous glucoamylase (GA) enzyme from the fungus Trichoderma reesei on in vitro fermentation, growth performance, and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers fed a dry-rolled corn-based diet. Experiment 1 evaluated 3 levels of added enzyme (0, 0.24, and 0.72 GA enzyme units) and 2 corn particle sizes (CPS; 2 and 4 mm) in a factorial arrangement using a 7 h in vitro batch culture fermentation. Addition of GA increased (P &lt; 0.01) in vitro dry matter disappearance by 13% and decreased final pH (P &lt; 0.01). Molar proportion of propionate increased with GA inclusion (P &lt; 0.01). A smaller CPS increased (P &lt; 0.01) in vitro dry matter disappearance and total volatile fatty acid and decreased final pH (P &lt; 0.01). A smaller CPS also decreased (P &lt; 0.01) the molar proportion of acetate and increased (P &lt; 0.01) the molar proportion of butyrate. In Experiment 2, Angus × Simmental steers (n = 105; initial BW = 329 ± 38 kg) were used to evaluate the inclusion of an exogenous GA on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Steers were fed a basal diet consisting of 60% dry-rolled corn, 17.5% modified distillers grains with solubles, 12.5% corn silage and 10% dry supplement on a dry matter basis for 136 d. Steers were blocked by weight and allotted to pens. Pens were randomly assigned to one of 3 treatments (5 pens/treatment): diet with no GA (CON), low inclusion of GA (122 enzyme units/kg DM; LGA), or high inclusion of GA (183 enzyme units/kg DM; HGA). Inclusion of GA did not affect (P ≥ 0.23) final BW, DMI, or ADG for the 136-d feeding period. Feed conversion was affected (P = 0.02) by treatment with steers fed HGA having ~8% greater G:F compared with LGA and CON. Treatment did not affect (P = 0.32) fecal starch. Inclusion of GA did not affect (P ≥ 0.19) carcass traits including HCW, 12 th rib fat thickness, yield grade, longissimus muscle area, or marbling score. Overall, results suggest inclusion of exogenous GA enzyme increased in vitro dry matter disappearance in batch culture and improved feed conversion in steers fed 183 enzyme units/kg DM during the finishing phase.

Effects of corn-, wheat- or triticale dry distillers’ grains with solubles on in vitro fermentation, growth performance and carcass traits of lambs

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
L E McKeown ◽  
A V Chaves ◽  
M Oba ◽  
M E.R. Dugan ◽  
E Okine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Barley Grain ◽  
Distillers Grains ◽  
Canola Meal ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Distillers Grains With Solubles ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of replacing a mixture of canola meal and barley grain with corn-, wheat- or triticale dry distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) at 20% of dietary dry matter (DM) on in vitro ruminal fermentation in bovine ruminal fluid and on growth performance and carcass characteristics of lambs. Sixty ram lambs (22.6 ± 3.0 kg) were randomly assigned to one of four dietary treatments and given individual ad libitum access to feed until they attained slaughter weight. The control diet consisted (DM basis) of 54% barley grain, 16% sunflower hulls, 11.5% beet pulp, 10% canola meal, 2.5% canola oil and 6.0% molasses, vitamins and minerals mixture. For the three DDGS dietary treatments, 10% barley grain and 10% canola meal were replaced with 20% corn-, wheat-or triticale-DDGS. The source of DDGS did not influence (P > 0.51) dry matter intake (DMI) or average daily gain (ADG). Feed conversion (feed:gain) of lambs fed wheat DDGS was approx. 12% poorer (P < 0.05) than that of lambs fed control or corn DDGS diets. In vitro data suggest that the inefficient gain may have been attributable to greater (P < 0.05) ammonia concentration at 24 h and lower digestibility of wheat DDGS. Carcass traits, including hot carcass weight, body wall thickness and saleable meat yield, were not affected (P > 0.60) by dietary treatment. Total saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids in subcutaneous fat were also not affected by DGGS source (P ≥ 0.13). There was no treatment effect (P = 0.33) on concentrations of t11-18:1, but feeding triticale DDGS increased the concentration (P = 0.04) of c9, t11-conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). In conclusion, DDGS from corn, wheat or triticale can replace a mixture of barley grain and canola meal at 20% of dietary DM without adversely affecting DMI, ADG or carcass characteristics of growing lambs, although wheat DDGS may reduce feed conversion ratio (feed:gain). Including triticale DDGS may also improve the fatty acid profile of subcutaneous fat.Key words: Lamb, corn, wheat, triticale, distillers’ grains, performance, carcass characteristics

scholarly journals Influence of level and form of supplemental zinc on feedlot growth performance and carcass characteristics of calf-fed Holstein steers

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 651-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.F. Montano ◽  
A. Plascencia ◽  
J. Salinas-Chavira ◽  
N. Torrentera ◽  
R.A. Zinn
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Supplemental Zinc

scholarly journals 301 Effects of increasing zinc from zinc sulfate or zinc hydroxychloride on finishing pig growth performance and carcass characteristics

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (suppl_2) ◽  
pp. 141-141
Author(s):  
C. B. Carpenter ◽  
K. Coble ◽  
J. C. Woodworth ◽  
J. M. DeRouchey ◽  
M. D. Tokach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Zinc Sulfate ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Finishing Pig

Effect of low and high oil corn distillers' grain on rumen fermentation, growth performance and carcass characteristics of lambs

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (8) ◽  
pp. 708 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. O'Hara ◽  
A. Tanner ◽  
T. A. McAllister ◽  
D. J. Gibb ◽  
F. van Herk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Barley Grain ◽  
Canola Meal ◽  
High Oil Corn ◽  
Corn Ddgs

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of replacing a mixture of canola meal and barley grain in the diet with (low and high oil) corn dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) or wheat DDGS on rumen fermentation, feed intake, growth performance and carcass traits in lambs. Seventy Canadian Arcott lambs (24.7 ± 3.21 kg) were used in a completely randomised block design over a 14-week trial. Experimental diets were provided ad libitum as pelleted total mixed rations. In the treatment diets, canola meal and barley grain were replaced with 200 g/kg of dietary DM of either high oil corn DDGS, low oil corn DDGS or wheat DDGS. A positive control diet was added to match the lipid content of 39 g/kg DM of the high oil corn DDGS diet. An in vitro rumen digestibility trial was conducted using ruminal fluid obtained from three non-lactating Holstein dairy cows. Rumen contents were also collected from each lamb at the time of slaughter for testing in vivo rumen fermentation. Data from both the in vivo and in vitro results were analysed using the MIXED procedure of SAS. The in vitro incubations revealed both corn DDGS diets produced less microbial N and microbial DM than control and wheat DDGS diets; however, this difference was too minimal to affect growth performance. Similarly, there was no dietary effect on (P > 0.05) on in vivo ruminal fermentation or carcass characteristics (P ≥ 0.19) of the lambs. Lambs fed low oil corn DDGS had lower average daily gains (P < 0.03) than those fed either high oil corn DDGS or wheat DDGS however they did not differ from those fed the control. This research demonstrated that replacing canola meal and portions of barley grain with 200 g/kg DM of either high oil corn DDGS, low oil corn DDGS or wheat DDGS in finishing lamb ratios could effectively maintain healthy rumen function, growth performance and carcass characteristics.

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