70 research outputs found
Effects of Orange Pulp Conservation Methods (Dehydrated or Ensiled Sun-Dried) on the Nutritional Value for Finishing Pigs and Implications on Potential Gaseous Emissions from Slurry
[EN] Utilization of local by-products in pig nutrition can reduce the environmental impact of feeds and contribute to the sustainable development of the livestock sector. Orange pulp (OP) is the most abundant citrus by-product worldwide, but its seasonal production and perishable nature requires storage and drying procedures that might affect its nutritive value. Conservation process by fuel drying is expensive and can impair feed sustainability. Instead, in the Mediterranean countries, OP is sun-dried in the open-air. This procedure often implies a previous silage (during storage) which occurs naturally, because OP has a high level of sugars available for fermentation. Orange pulp is also rich in soluble fiber, which is highly fermentable at the pig's caecum and may reduce gas emissions from slurry. In this study, the nutritive value of conventional fuel-dehydrated (DOP) or ensiled-sun dried (ESDOP) was determined for pig diets. Sugars fermentation during ensiling increases fiber level in ESDOP and decreases energy digestibility compared to DOP, but both OP have an appreciable digestible energy content for pigs, around 87 and 94% that of barley, respectively. In addition, they do not differ in the amount of slurry excreted and contribute to reduce potential derived ammonia and methane emissions.
The inclusion of orange pulp (OP) in pig diets may promote the circular economy, but drying procedures might influence its nutritional value and environmental impact. The purpose of this study was to determine the energy value and nutrient digestibility of dehydrated (DOP) and ensiled sun dried (ESDOP) orange pulp. The potential ammonia (NH3) and methane (CH4) emissions derived from slurry were also measured. Digestible energies of 14.2 and 13.2 MJ/kg DM for DOP and ESDOP, respectively, were estimated by difference after a 500 g/kg substitution of a basal diet with OPs. A high fiber digestion efficiency was observed for both OPs. Pigs fed the basal diet showed a higher intake and a greater excretion of urine N than pigs fed with OP, but fecal N excretion did not differ among diets. A higher benzoic and hippuric acid content in urine was observed in OP than in basal diet. Altogether, these findings explained a lower pH in slurry of OP diets and a reduction of potential NH3 emissions. The biochemical CH4 potential also decreased, especially with ESDOP. Overall, both OP are relevant sources of energy for pig diets. Their inclusion in feeds generate favorable changes of slurry characteristics that reduce potential NH3 and CH4 emissions.This work was supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (AGL2014-56653 and RTI2018-095246).Ferrer, P.; García-Rebollar, P.; Calvet, S.; De Blas, C.; Piquer, O.; Rodríguez, CA.; Cerisuelo, A. (2021). Effects of Orange Pulp Conservation Methods (Dehydrated or Ensiled Sun-Dried) on the Nutritional Value for Finishing Pigs and Implications on Potential Gaseous Emissions from Slurry. Animals. 11(2):1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11020387S11311
Efecto de la variación en la cantidad de nitrógeno ligado a la fibra en piensos de cerdos sobre las características del purín resultantante y su potencial de NH3, Biogas y CH4: resusltados preliminares
La composición del purín varía en función de la dieta, los procesos fisiológicos y bioquímicos en el
animal y el manejo, entre otros. La composición del purín es determinante en las emisiones de
metano (CH
4
) y amoniaco (NH
3
) (Moset y col., 2012) y condiciona su aptitud para ser usado como
fertilizante o como sustrato para la producción de biogás. Las materias primas comúnmente
utilizadas en la fabricación de piensos poseen valores variables de nitrógeno ligado a fibra (N-
FND) y determinadas combinaciones de ingredientes modifican de manera considerable la
concentración de N-FND en los piensos. La ingesta de diferentes cantidades de N-FND puede dar
lugar a cambios en la composición del purín y en su potencial de producción de NH
3
,CH
4
y
biogás.
El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar los efectos de la modificación de la calidad del
nitrógeno (N) en piensos de cebo en cerdos y sus implicancias en la producción de NH
3,
CH
4
y
biogás
a partir del purín. Este ensayo es parte del proyecto GasPorc (AGL2011-30023-C03) que
evalúa la relación que existe entre la composición de la dieta, características del purín y su
potencial de producción de gases y valor fertilizante
The Duration of the Trial Influences the Effects of Mineral Deficiency and the Effective Phytase Dose in Broilers' Diets
[EN] Two trials varying in duration (short- and long-term) were conducted to evaluate the effects of providing deficient (NC) or sufficient (PC) Ca and P levels, and different doses of a new phytase (250, 500, and 1000 FTU/kg feed), in broiler feed on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and retention, and tibia mineralization. A total of 80 and 490 male chicks (Ross) of 21 and 1 days of age were used in the short- and long-term trials, respectively. In the long-term trial, chicks fed NC diets showed a lower (p < 0.05) average daily gain and feed intake compared to chicks fed PC and a greater (p < 0.05) feed conversion ratio compared to 500 and 1000 FTU/kg feed during the starting period. Regarding the effects on minerals¿ and nutrients¿ coefficients of retention, animals fed NC showed a significantly higher digestibility for P than those fed the PC diet in the long-term trial. Additionally, feeding 250 to 500 FTU/kg diets increased most of the nutrients¿ digestibility in the short-term but only P digestibility in the long-term trial. Tibia mineralization increased linearly with phytase addition (p < 0.05) only in the long-term trial. In conclusion, the effects of dietary mineral and phytase levels on growth performance are more noticeable in young animals. In addition, the duration of the trial is key due to a possible adaptation phenomenon of birds to low P supplementary levels.This research was funded by the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology
(CDTI), supported by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, Government of Spain.Javadi, M.; Cerisuelo, A.; Cambra López, M.; Macias-Vidal, J.; Donadeu, A.; Dupuy, J.; Carpintero, L.... (2022). The Duration of the Trial Influences the Effects of Mineral Deficiency and the Effective Phytase Dose in Broilers' Diets. Animals. 12(11):1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12111418119121
Partially defatted olive cake in finishing pig diets: implications on performance, faecal microbiota, carcass quality, slurry composition and gas emission
[EN] One of the key factors to improve swine production sustainability is the use of agro-industrial by-products in feeds, such as olive by-products. However, it is necessary to assess its effects on the overall production process, including the animal and the environment. With this aim, an experiment was conducted to determine the effects of including a partially defatted olive cake (PDOC) in pig diets on growth performance, faecal microbiota, carcass quality and gas emission from the slurry. Two finishing diets were formulated, a control (C) diet and a diet with PDOC included at 120 g/kg. Eighty finishing male pigs Duroc-Danbred x (Landrace x Large White) of 60.4 +/- 7.00 kg BW were divided between these two treatments. During the finishing period (60 to 110 kg BW, 55 days) average daily gain, average daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio were recorded. Faecal samples from the rectum of 16 animals per treatment were incubated for bacteria enumeration. At the end of finishing period, backfat thickness and loin depth (LD) were measured. Animals were slaughtered to obtain carcass weight and carcass composition parameters, and subcutaneous fat was sampled to analyse the fatty acid (FA) profile. In addition greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions were measured during pig slurry storage using the methodology of dynamic flux chambers. An initial slurry characterisation and biochemical methane potential (B-0) were also determined. No significant differences between treatments were found in performance, carcass quality and microbial counts with the exception of LD, which was lower in PDOC compared with C animals (45.5 v. 47.5 mm, SEM: 0.62; P = 0.020). The FA profile of the subcutaneous fat did not differ between treatments, but the monounsaturated FA (MUFA) concentration was higher and the polyunsaturated FA was lower in the animals fed PDOC (50.9 v. 48.3, SEM: 0.48, P < 0.001; 17.6 v. 19.3, SEM: 0.30, P < 0.001 in mg/100 g of Total FA, for PDOC and C animals, respectively). The initial pig slurry characterisation only showed differences in ADF concentration that was higher (P < 0.05) in the slurry from PDOC treatment. Regarding gas emission, slurries from both treatments emitted similar amounts of ammonia (NH3), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), as well as B-0 values. The results obtained suggest that PDOC may be included in balanced pig diets at rates of up to 120 g/kg without negative effects on performance, carcass quality, gut microflora and slurry gas emission, while improving the MUFA concentration of subcutaneous fat.This project was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (AGL2014-56653). Preliminary results from this work have been published in an abstract form (Ferrer et al., 2017). Acknowledgements are also expressed to DCOOP for providing PDCO.Ferrer Riera, P.; Calvet, S.; García-Rebollar, P.; De Blas, C.; Jiménez Belenguer, AI.; Hernández, P.; Piquer, O.... (2020). Partially defatted olive cake in finishing pig diets: implications on performance, faecal microbiota, carcass quality, slurry composition and gas emission. Animal. 14(2):426-434. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731119002040S426434142Abo Omar, J. M., Daya, R., & Ghaleb, A. (2012). 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Modificación del nivel y tipo de fibra en piensos de cerdos mediante la inclusión de subproductos agroindustriales sobre las características del purín y su potencial de producción de amoniaco, biogás y metano (resultados preliminares)
La alimentación de los animales se considera una vía importante de mitigación de la emisión de gases contaminantes a la atmósfera, principalmente amoniaco (NH3) y metano (CH4), (BREF, 2006). La incorporación de fuentes de fibra fácilmente fermentable poco lignificada en piensos es capaz de modificar el comportamiento fermentativo de las bacterias en el intestino grueso y el balance entre el nitrógeno (N) orgánico e inorgánico y el pH de las deyecciones (Portejoie y col., 2004; Jarret y col., 2011). Este efecto, que no altera la excreción total de N puede condicionar considerablemente a la emisión de NH3. Por otro lado, el efecto de la inclusión de fuentes de fibra en la dieta sobre las emisiones de CH4 ha sido menos estudiado. Algunos estudios sugieren que un incremento de la cantidad de fibra en los piensos puede aumentar la producción de CH4
por cerdo y día (Jarret y col., 2011) al reducir la digestibilidad de los nutrientes e incrementar la
cantidad de materia orgánica no digerida en las heces.
El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar los efectos de las variaciones en el nivel y tipo de fibra (fermentable y no fermentable) de los piensos sobre las características del purín y las emisiones de NH3,CH4 y Biogás
Efecto de la vitamina e en la alimentación del pavo en la acumulación tisular y estabilidad oxidativa.
El presente trabajo pretende evaluar la efectividad de las formas naturales de vitamina E en la acumulación tisular de tocoferol, así como en la estabilidad oxidativa in vivo y postmortem. El único factor de diferenciación fue el tipo de vitamina E (natural vs sintética) y concentración (Baja: 40 ppm y alta: 120 ppm) en el pienso. Adicionalmente se produjo un grupo control sin vitamina E añadida en el pienso. Se ha observado una relación dosisrespuesta lineal en la concentración de tocoferol en el plasma de los pavos, así como una tendencia (P=0.139) hacia una mayor concentración en los animales que recibieron la vitamina E en forma natural.. Existe una relación entre la concentración de tocoferol y de Metamioglobina en el músculo en el día 9 de almacenamiento refrigerado, evidenciándose una mayor efectividad de la forma natural. Se ha observado una menor concentración de ácidos grasos saturados en el grupo control y el de bajo nivel de suplementación. Asimismo, existe una tendencia hacia una menor concentración d estos ácidos grasos en los animales que reciben la forma natural de vitamina E (P=0,0658)
British Transplantation Society guidelines on abdominal organ transplantation from deceased donors after circulatory death
Evolution of chemical composition and gas emissions from aged pig slurry during outdoor storage with and without prior solid separation
Chemical composition and gas emissions from two types of pig slurry were evaluated: the liquid fraction of mechanical solid-liquid separated slurry (SS), and raw slurry (RS). The slurry was obtained at the end of a pig fattening period and was stored in 100 l vessels for 15 weeks simulating outdoor storage conditions. During this period, representative samples were taken and analysed for chemical composition. Methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, water vapour and nitrous oxide emissions were recorded. The results showed a high biological degradation during the first five weeks of outdoor storage in SS and RS slurries, as a result of an increase in the dissolved chemical oxygen demand, volatile fatty acids and carbon dioxide emission observed in this period. However, methanogenic activity was not evident until week 6 of storage in both slurries, confirmed by the volatile fatty acids accumulation and the negligible methane emissions during the first five weeks of storage. The results showed that differences in the initial slurry organic matter content, influenced by solid separation process affects the evolution pattern of the organic matter degradation. Storage time can considerably affect the biodegradability of organic matter in pig slurry. © 2011 IAgrE.This work was supported by the Agrobiogas project financed by the Agroalimed Foundation of the Conselleria de Agricultura, Pesca, Alimentacion y Agua of Valencia, Spain.Moset, V.; Cambra López, M.; Estellés, F.; Torres Salvador, AG.; Cerisuelo, A. (2012). Evolution of chemical composition and gas emissions from aged pig slurry during outdoor storage with and without prior solid separation. Biosystems Engineering. 111(1):2-10. doi:10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2011.10.001S210111
Protein and amino acids digestibility of two black soldier fly larvae meal forms in broilers
A trial was conducted to evaluate the protein (CP) and amino acids (AA) digestibility of two types dehydrated Black Soldier fly (i.e. Hermetia illucens) larvae meal: a defatted meal (DF) and a full fat meal (FF) in broilers. These insects were all fed with agri-food by-products. A total of 140 male broilers of 21 days of age were used. Five experimental feeds were formulated to calculate standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of CP and AA using the regression method. After 7 days of receiving the experimental diets, animals were slaughtered and the terminal ileum content was collected to determine CP and the individual AA digestibility
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