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1. Digestion, faecal grain loss and energy requirements of Huacaya alpacas fed lucerne chaff, oat chaff and whole grain barley diets

Author:
N. Bonavia; B.A. McGregor
Source:
Small ruminant research 2021 v.201 pp. 106444
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Avena sativa; Hordeum vulgare; Medicago sativa; acidosis; adults; alfalfa; alpacas; barley; body weight; chaff; digestibility; digestion; energy; excretion; feed composition; nitrogen content; oats; organic matter; research; weight loss; whole grain foods
Abstract:
... This study determined the digestibility of three common supplementary feeds, faecal whole grain loss and the energy requirements of adult Huacaya alpacas (live weight 62 kg) using individual pens and feeding at a range of initial notional energy levels approximating maintenance (M) to 1.6 × M. The diets were lucerne (Medicago sativa) chaff (LC), oaten (Avena sativa) chaff (OC) and whole barley gra ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106444

2. Effects of an array of dietary treatments and length of feeding on ruminal methane emission and other variables in hair sheep

Author:
L.P.S. Ribeiro; R. Puchala; A.L. Goetsch
Source:
Small ruminant research 2021 v.205 pp. 106566
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Lespedeza cuneata; Medicago sativa; alfalfa; average daily gain; blood; body weight; calorimetry; coconut oil; crude protein; diet; digestible energy; digestion; energy intake; energy metabolism; feed intake; lasalocid; methane production; nitrogen; nutritional intervention; organic matter; research; rumen fluids; soybean oil
Abstract:
... Eighteen Katahdin sheep ewes (initial body weight [BW] = 73.7 ± 1.76 kg and age = 5.2 ± 0.56 yr) and 18 St. Croix ewes (54.7 ± 1.33 kg BW and 4.1 ± 0.42 yr) were used in an experiment to determine effects of dietary level of Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata; 5.8% condensed tannins and 10.3 % crude protein, dry matter [DM] basis) and other supplemental ingredients on BW, feed intake, digestion, ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106566

3. Effects of supplementary feeding lucerne hay and barley grain to Angora does during the last third of pregnancy and lactation, and of litter size on pasture, birth weight, live weight, parasitism, milk production, milk composition and mohair production

Author:
B.A. McGregor
Source:
Small ruminant research 2021 v.195 pp. 106303
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Medicago sativa; alfalfa hay; barley; birth weight; body condition; fecal egg count; gastrointestinal system; lactation; litter size; milk; milk production; milk proteins; mohair; parasitism; pastoralism; pastures; pregnancy; research; secretion; small ruminants; spring
Abstract:
... The effects of feeding lucerne hay (Medicago sativa) and or barley grain to grazing reproducing Angora does on birth weight, live weight, body condition, quality and production of milk and mohair and gastrointestinal parasitism were investigated in does and kids. The design was supplementation for the last 8 weeks prepartum to 8 weeks postpartum with 5 levels of whole barley grain (GL: 0, 115, 230 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106303

4. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of some tree leaves as forage sources in the diet of Baluchi male lambs

Author:
Mohsen Kazemi; Amir Mokhtarpour
Source:
Small ruminant research 2021 v.201 pp. 106416
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Juglans regia; Malus domestica; Medicago sativa; Pistacia vera; Prunus dulcis; Punica granatum; alfalfa; almonds; antioxidant activity; apples; average daily gain; body weight; calcium; crude protein; diet; dry matter digestibility; dry matter intake; fermentation; growth performance; males; metabolites; metabolizable energy; mineral content; neutral detergent fiber; organic matter; pistachios; pomegranates; research; rumen fermentation; trees; walnuts
Abstract:
... This study aimed to evaluate the potential use of some tree leaves including almond (Prunus amygdalus L.), pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), apple (Malus domestica Borkh.), pistachio (Pistacia vera L.), and walnut (Juglans regia L.) compared to whole plant alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in sheep feeding through in vitro experiments in order to screening of the resources and then selecting the most s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106416

5. Tracing back sheep diet composition feeding grass-legume mixtures using fecal δ13C

Author:
José Diógenes Pereira Neto; José Carlos Batista Dubeux; Francisco Fernando Ramos de Carvalho; Mércia Virginia Ferreira dos Santos; Martin Ruiz-Moreno; Erick Rodrigo da Silva Santos
Source:
Small ruminant research 2019 v.175 pp. 7-14
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
C3 plants; C4 plants; Cynodon; Medicago sativa; alfalfa; alfalfa hay; body weight; diet; digestibility; feces; grasses; grazing trials; lambs; males; models; neutral detergent fiber; ovens; rectum; stable isotopes
Abstract:
... Stable isotopes can be an important research tool to track C and N in grazing experiments. This study tested different proportions of C4 grass and legume and the correlation between dietary δ13C with fecal δ13C. Forty lambs, male, with average body weight of 20.4 kg, were randomized in a complete block design and fed Tifton-85 (Cynodon spp.) and Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) hays, at different levels ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.02.006

6. Poisoning by Brachiaria spp. in suckling lambs supplemented and unsupplemented in a creep-feeding system

Author:
Gleice Kelli Ayardes de Melo; Camila Celeste Brandão Ferreira Ítavo; Jonilson Araújo da Silva; Kedma Leonora Silva Monteiro; Tatiane Cargnin Faccin; Rayane Chitolina Pupin; Rubiane Ferreira Heckler; Luís Carlos Vinhas Ítavo; Pâmila Carolini Gonçalves da Silva; Paula Velozo Leal; Ricardo Antônio Amaral de Lemos
Source:
Small ruminant research 2018 v.158 pp. 30-34
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Brachiaria; Cynodon dactylon; Medicago sativa; alfalfa; alopecia; creep feeding; diet therapy; ears; erythema; face; feeds; flocks; grasses; hay; lambs; poisoning; signs and symptoms (animals and humans); suckling; toxicity
Abstract:
... This study assessed the frequency of poisoning by Brachiaria spp. grasses in 34 suckling lambs in a creep-feeding treatment supplemented with a proteinaceous concentrate and 34 lambs in an unsupplemented control group. Samples of Brachiaria were collected every 28days for determining the protodioscin content of the grass. Lambs with consistent clinical signs of poisoning by Brachiaria spp. were se ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.11.014

7. Influence of water restriction and salinity on feed intake and growth performance of Nguni does

Author:
C.T. Mpendulo; M. Chimonyo; T.J. Zindove
Source:
Small ruminant research 2017 v.149 pp. 112-114
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Medicago sativa; average daily gain; cages; dry matter intake; goats; growth performance; hay; water salinity
Abstract:
... The objective of the study was to determine the influence of varying levels of water restriction on feed intake and growth performance of Nguni goats. Thirty six Nguni does (initial weight 18±3.2kg) were used in the study. The goats were housed in individual cages and subjected to six levels of water restriction (100, 90, 80, 70, 60 and 50%) with ad libitum access to Medicago sativa hay. The scale ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.02.002

8. Production systems to deliver premium grade lambs to the growing international and Australian markets

Author:
E.N. Ponnampalam; N.P. Linden; M.L. Mitchell; D.L. Hopkins; J.L. Jacobs
Source:
Small ruminant research 2017 v.157 pp. 32-39
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Lolium rigidum; Medicago sativa; Trifolium; alfalfa; body weight; carcass weight; carcass yield; chemical analysis; crude protein; diet; dressing percentage; exports; feed conversion; feedlots; feeds; lambs; markets; metabolizable energy; pastures; pellets; production technology; slaughterhouses; spring; summer
Abstract:
... This study investigated the potential to produce premium grade (>22kg carcass weight and fat score 2–4 [10–20mm GR range]) Australian lambs using feeds available in late spring to summer to meet a growing demand from growing international and local markets. Second cross lambs (Poll Dorset×[Border Leicester×Merino]) were fed either: lucerne pasture (Lucerne, Medicago sativa L.); annual ryegrass (Lo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.10.010

9. Replacement of tifton hay with alfalfa hay in diets containing spineless cactus (Nopalea cochenillifera Salm-Dyck) for dairy goats

Author:
L.A. Lopes; F.F.R. Carvalho; A.M.D. Cabral; Â.M.V. Batista; K.S. Camargo; J.R.C. Silva; J.C.S. Ferreira; J.D. Pereira Neto; J.L. Silva
Source:
Small ruminant research 2017 v.156 pp. 7-11
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Cynodon; Medicago sativa; Opuntia ficus-indica; Saanen; alfalfa hay; body weight; carbohydrates; crude protein; dairy goats; digestibility; experimental design; experimental diets; lactation; milk composition; milk production; neutral detergent fiber; nutrients; organic matter
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of replacing tifton hay (Cynodon spp.) with alfalfa hay (Medicago sativa) in spineless cactus-based (Nopalea cochenillifera Salm-Dyck) diets for lactating goats on intake and digestibility of nutrients, ingestive behavior, metabolic profile and production and composition of milk. The experimental diets were composed of increasing levels (0, 33, 67 a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.08.006

10. Aerobic exposure of lucerne silages and its impact on preference and dry matter intake by goats

Author:
K. Gerlach; Y. Liao; K.-H. Südekum
Source:
Small ruminant research 2014 v.121 no.2-3 pp. 308-313
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Medicago sativa; alfalfa; alfalfa silage; analysis of variance; bacteria; bags; butyric acid; carbohydrates; dry matter intake; fermentation; goats; molds (fungi); polyethylene; sodium nitrite; temperature; wethers; yeasts
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to determine the effect of aerobic exposure of lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) silages on short-term dry matter intake (DMI) and preference by goats. Third-cut lucerne was harvested at late-bud stage and, after field-wilting, ensiled either untreated (CON) or treated (TRE) with a chemical additive containing sodium nitrite and hexamine. Each treatment was ensiled in a separa ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2014.07.022

11. Performance and nutrient utilization in purebred Spanish and Boer×Spanish and Kiko×Spanish genetic types of goats offered alfalfa hay with corn supplementation

Author:
K.E. Turner; S. Wildeus; J.R. Collins
Source:
Small ruminant research 2011 v.96 no.2-3 pp. 144-148
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Glycine max; Medicago sativa; Zea mays; acid detergent fiber; alfalfa; alfalfa hay; blood glucose; breeds; corn; digestibility; dry matter intake; kids (goats); meat; neutral detergent fiber; nitrogen; nutrient utilization; organic matter; purebreds; soybeans
Abstract:
... A metabolism (Experiment 1; n=18) and a pen feeding (Experiment 2; n=24) study were conducted to determine dry matter intake (DMI); in vivo dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), nitrogen (N), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent fiber (ADF) digestibility, N use, and performance of three genetic types of meat goats offered high forage diets. In both experiments, 7mo old castrate male g ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.02.006

12. Short- and long-term effects of low estrogenic subterranean clover on ewe reproductive performance

Author:
V. Pace; G. Contò; F. Carfì; A. Chiariotti; G. Catillo
Source:
Small ruminant research 2011 v.97 no.1-3 pp. 94-100
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Avena sativa; Lolium multiflorum; Medicago sativa; Trifolium subterraneum; alfalfa; animal growth; birth weight; blood; breeding; diet; ewes; fecundity; formononetin; lambs; long term effects; new variety; oats; pastures; puberty; reproductive performance; reproductive system; ultrasonography
Abstract:
... This study examined the short- and long-term effects on the reproductive performance of sheep by subjecting them to varieties of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum), containing a low content of total phytoestrogens and formononetin. In the first trial, 30 ewe lambs of the Sarda breed (initial mean live weight 16.4±1.3kg) were divided into three groups of 10 animals each and maintained sep ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.02.011

13. Tannin rich peanut skins lack anthelmintic properties

Author:
C.T. MacKown; M.A. Brown; E.L. Walker
Source:
Small ruminant research 2011 v.96 no.2-3 pp. 195-200
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Arachis hypogaea; Cynodon; Medicago sativa; Schinopsis; alfalfa; anthelmintics; average daily intake; blood; cattle; crude protein; fecal egg count; feeds; forage evaluation; gastrointestinal nematodes; lambs; molasses; pastures; peanuts; pellets; proanthocyanidins; secondary metabolites; testa; weight gain
Abstract:
... Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) resistance to synthetic anthelmintics in small ruminants has led to the evaluation of feed sources containing naturally occurring bioactive secondary metabolites that lessen parasite activity. Plants rich in condensed tannins (CT) can have beneficial anthelmintic properties. Peanut (Arachis hypogea L.) skins (testa), an agricultural by-product, are a rich source of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2010.11.015

14. Foraging rates of wapiti on alfalfa/bromegrass pastures

Author:
Arthur, R.L.; Hudson, R.J.; Donkor, N.T.; King, J.R.
Source:
Small ruminant research 2009 v.82 no.1 pp. 46-52
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
animal behavior; grazing; alfalfa; mixed stands; Bromus riparius; nutrient intake; pastures; pure stands; biting rates; Cervus elaphus canadensis; forage legumes; forage grasses; animal feeding; elks; alternative livestock; pasture plants; Medicago sativa; foraging; feeding preferences; Alberta
Abstract:
... Within Aspen-Boreal ecosystems, little information exists on functional response of wapiti foraging on improved pastures. We compared feeding rates (g/min) of wapiti (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) on predominant bromegrass (Bromus riparius Rhem. cv. Regar) and pure alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) pastures as they were progressively defoliated. In grass-dominated stands, estimated dry matter (DM) and energy ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2009.01.011

15. Heat production and energy balance of sheep and goats fed sole diets of Acacia saligna and Medicago sativa

Author:
El-Meccawi, S.; Kam, M.; Brosh, A.; Degen, A.A.
Source:
Small ruminant research 2008 v.75 no.2-3 pp. 199-203
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
pastoralism; goats; deserts; trees; digestibility; heat production; interspecific variation; ruminant nutrition; livestock production; energy metabolism; sheep feeding; antinutritional factors; feed conversion; tannins; feed intake; shrubs; sheep; Medicago sativa; metabolizable energy; Acacia saligna; Israel
Abstract:
... We hypothesized that the heat production and energy balance of small ruminants are affected by diet quality, in particular plants with high levels of detrimental secondary compounds, and that there are differences among livestock in the ability to utilize forage. The ability to utilize high tannin fodders would be very important in drylands for livestock production. Energy intake and change in ene ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2007.10.005

16. Evaluation of tropical forage legumes (Medicago sativa, Dolichos lablab, Leucaena leucocephala and Desmanthus bicornutus) for growing goats

Author:
Kanani, J.; Lukefahr, S.D.; Stanko, R.L.
Source:
Small ruminant research 2006 v.65 no.1-2 pp. 1-7
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
Lablab purpureus subsp. purpureus; animal growth; protein supplements; feeds; livestock production; arid lands; tropics; Leucaena leucocephala; Medicago sativa; forage evaluation; forage legumes; liveweight gain; forage; feed intake; animal feeding; Sorghum bicolor; Desmanthus; feed supplements
Abstract:
... A 56-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate forage legumes (Medicago sativa, Dolichos lablab, Leucaena leucocephala and Desmanthus bicornutus) as protein supplements to a sudangrass (Sorghum bicolor) diet based on growth and feed performance of growing goats. Twenty-four castrated kids were used in the experiment with an average initial age of 135 days and body weight of 18.7 kg. Kids were Bo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2005.04.028