Partial substitution of alfalfa hay by Berberis vulgaris leaf modulated the growth performance, meat quality and antioxidant status of fattening lambs
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.934
Abstract: Abstract Background Undoubtedly, global warming has caused a decrease in the production of agricultural commodities. This problem has increased the price of animal feed due to competition with human consumption. Meanwhile, the physiology of ruminants… read more here.
Keywords: substitution alfalfa; status; alfalfa hay; antioxidant status ... See more keywords
Effects of replacing of alfalfa hay with Plantago lanceolata hay on digestibility, methane production and microbial protein production of total mixed diet
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-024-04017-8
Abstract: The aim of current experiment was to determine the effect of replacement of alfalfa hay with ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) hay in ruminant diets on the fermentation parameters such as gas production, methane (CH4) production,… read more here.
Keywords: methane; alfalfa hay; hay; production ... See more keywords
Validation of DNA metabarcoding of fecal samples using cattle fed known rations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.114219
Abstract: Abstract Diet composition of free-roaming animals has been persistently difficult to quantify. Fecal DNA (fDNA) metabarcoding is an emerging novel technology to reconstruct botanical composition of diets. Validation studies comparing fDNA metabarcodion to fed diets… read more here.
Keywords: fecal samples; hay; composition; grass hay ... See more keywords
Assessment of some browse tree leaves on gas production and sustainable mitigation of CH4 and CO2 emissions in dairy calves at different age
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.06.029
Abstract: Abstract The present context was aimed to determine the in vitro gas production (GP), mitigation of methane (CH 4 ) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission, and ruminal fermentation from nine different tree leaves as… read more here.
Keywords: production; tree leaves; gas production; calves different ... See more keywords
Determination of protein degradability of alfalfa hay via buffer or protease
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DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2017.1364986
Abstract: Abstract This study was conducted to determine the effect of different vegetative periods on protein fractions of alfalfa hay and to compare two different methods for estimation of its protein degradability. In this study, 44… read more here.
Keywords: protein; alfalfa hay; protease; protein degradability ... See more keywords
247 The effect of diet on the microbial community structure and composition in lactating Jersey cows consuming a mixture of straw and dry distillers grains plus solubles in replacement of alfalfa hay
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa054.241
Abstract: The rumen microbial community is responsible for producing a majority of the energetic needs for the animal, yet our understanding of the rumen microbiome is in its infancy. To better understand the effect of corn-ethanol… read more here.
Keywords: microbial community; community; replacement alfalfa; distillers grains ... See more keywords
Evaluating the potential of lignosulfonates and chitosans as alfalfa hay preservatives using in vitro techniques.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac154
Abstract: Our objectives were to compare the antifungal activity of 5 lignosulfonates, and 2 chitosans against fungi isolated from spoiled hay, and assess the effects of an optimized lignosulfonate, chitosan, and propionic acid (PRP) on high-moisture… read more here.
Keywords: prp; untreated hay; alfalfa hay; lignosulfonates chitosans ... See more keywords
466 A comparison of chaffhaye and alfalfa hay on digestibility and glucose metabolism in mature, stock-type horses.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky404.543
Abstract: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effects of Chaffhaye and alfalfa hay on digestibility and glucose metabolism. Ten geldings (13.8 ± 8 yr, 553.2 ± 81 kg) were used in a cross-over… read more here.
Keywords: crude fat; alfalfa hay; chaffhaye alfalfa; digestibility ... See more keywords
Amino acid profiles of rumen undegradable protein: a comparison between forages including cereal straws and alfalfa and their respective total mixed rations
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DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12789
Abstract: Optimizing the amino acid (AA) profile of rumen undegradable protein (RUP) can positively affect the amount of milk protein. This study was conducted to improve knowledge regarding the AA profile of rumen undegradable protein from… read more here.
Keywords: corn stover; undegradable protein; amino acid; rumen undegradable ... See more keywords
Animal performance, rumen microbiota, and fermentation in growing camel calves fed alfalfa hay, Atriplex, or their mixture
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-025-05109-9
Abstract: Insights into the effect of Atriplex on the performance of growing camels can support Atriplex as an alternative feed resource for sustainable agriculture. This study evaluated the effect of replacing alfalfa hay with Atriplex nummularia… read more here.
Keywords: rumen microbiota; performance; alfalfa hay; camel calves ... See more keywords
[Is alfalfa hay an alternative to meadow hay in equine nutrition?]
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DOI: 10.17236/sat00371
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Roughage alternatives for equine nutrition must be found due to the increasing climatic challenges. The aim of this study was to examine the nutrient composition and feed hygiene of alfalfa hay in comparison to… read more here.
Keywords: hay; alfalfa hay; equine nutrition; meadow hay ... See more keywords