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Milk fatty acid profile of crossbred Holstein x Zebu cows fed on cake licuri

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de dietas suplementadas con diferentes concentraciones de pasta de licuri (PL) en el perfil de ácidos grasos y colesterol de la leche de vacas confinadas. Cuatro vacas con ½ a ¾ de sangre Holstein x Cebú fueron distribuidas en un cuadrado latino 4 x 4, donde los niveles de inclusión de la pasta de licuri en la dieta total fueron 0.0, 5.5, 11.0 y 16.5%, sustituyendo la pasta de soya en la dieta. Los niveles de inclusión de PL ocasionaron una disminución lineal del ácido láurico, elaídico, gamma-linolénico y linoleico conjugado (C18:2cis9trans11; C18:2trans10cis12). La pasta de licuri disminuyó las concentraciones de ácidos grasos poliinsaturados y del ácido linoleico conjugado; además de los ácidos grasos omega 6, que no son relevantes desde el punto de vista de la nutrición humana.The objective was to evaluate the inclusion level of licuri cake (LC) in the diet of confined cows on fatty acid profile and milk cholesterol. Four cows with a blood level of ½ to ¾ Holstein x Zebu blood were used, distributed in a 4 x 4 Latin square, where the inclusion levels of the cake in the total diet were 0.0, 5.5, 11.0 and 16.5%, replacing soybean meal in the diet. There was a linear decreasing effect for the fatty acids Lauric, Elaidic, Gamma-Linolenic and conjugated linoleic acid isomers (C18:2cis9trans11; C18:2trans10cis12) from the inclusion levels of LC. The inclusion of licuri cake negatively influenced the concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid isomers, in addition to the fatty acids of the Omega-6 series, which is not interesting from the human nutrition point of view

Feeding behavior of dairy cows fed different levels of castor meal in the diet

This study aimed to evaluate the inclusion of castor meal in the diet of lactating cows in grazing system and its implications in feeding behavior. Eight Holstein x Zebu crossbred cows, with average milk production adjusted to 300 days in the previous lactation, between 5000 and 6000 kg and 100.33 ± 13.33 days of lactation and average body weight of 509.47 ± 61.90 kg, were distributed in two 4 x 4 Latin squares, with 4 levels of castor meal inclusion in the total diet, and using Brachiaria brizantha pasture as roughage. The experiment consisted of four experimental periods, lasting 21 days each. In each trial, the roughage and supplements were collected for evaluation of chemical composition. Animals were subjected to visual observation for evaluation of feeding behavior for 24 hours, from the 20th to the 21st day of each experimental period. The observations of the activities were recorded every five minutes. We determined the number of ruminating chews and the time spent in rumination of each ruminal bolus with the use of digital stopwatch. There was a quadratic effect for the grazing time with maximum point of inclusion of castor meal at 4.61% in the diet; other variables did not differ: rumination, idleness, trough, rumination efficiency, feeding and grazing time, rumination and idleness. Castor meal can be included in the diet with levels up to 10%, for little changes in the feeding behavior of animals.This study aimed to evaluate the inclusion of castor meal in the diet of lactating cows in grazing system and its implications in feeding behavior. Eight Holstein x Zebu crossbred cows, with average milk production adjusted to 300 days in the previous lactation, between 5000 and 6000 kg and 100.33 ± 13.33 days of lactation and average body weight of 509.47 ± 61.90 kg, were distributed in two 4 x 4 Latin squares, with 4 levels of castor meal inclusion in the total diet, and using Brachiaria brizantha pasture as roughage. The experiment consisted of four experimental periods, lasting 21 days each. In each trial, the roughage and supplements were collected for evaluation of chemical composition. Animals were subjected to visual observation for evaluation of feeding behavior for 24 hours, from the 20th to the 21st day of each experimental period. The observations of the activities were recorded every five minutes. We determined the number of ruminating chews and the time spent in rumination of each ruminal bolus with the use of digital stopwatch. There was a quadratic effect for the grazing time with maximum point of inclusion of castor meal at 4.61% in the diet; other variables did not differ: rumination, idleness, trough, rumination efficiency, feeding and grazing time, rumination and idleness. Castor meal can be included in the diet with levels up to 10%, for little changes in the feeding behavior of animals

Desempenho e parâmetros nutricionais de vacas lactantes em pastejo recebendo farelo de mamona

This study aimed to evaluate the inclusion of castor bean meal in the diet for lactating cows on Bracharia brizhanta pasture and its implications for nutritional and productive parameters. Eight crossbred cows were distributed in two 4 x 4 Latin squares, with four (0%; 3.33%; 6.66% and 10%) inclusion levels of castor bean meal in the total diet. The experiment consisted of four experimental periods of 21 days each. The digestibility and dry matter intake were estimated from fecal output, checked with the aid of external (chromium oxide) and internal (iNDF) indicators. Urine and milk were collected to determine the nitrogen balance and microbial protein production. The inclusion of different levels of castor bean meal in the diet for lactating cows did not affect the intake of dry matter and nutrients, and the same lack of effect was found for the digestibility of dry matter and total digestible nutrients, variation in body weight, milk production, chemical composition of milk, microbial production and nitrogen balance. The inclusion of up to 10% castor bean meal in the total diet did not influence productive parameters evaluated, and the use was conditioned to the price of castor bean meal.Objetivou-se avaliar a inclusão de farelo de mamona na alimentação de vacas lactantes em pastejo de Bracharia brizhanta e suas implicações nos parâmetros nutricionais e produtivos. Foram utilizadas oito vacas mestiças distribuídas em dois quadrados latinos 4 x 4, com quatro níveis de inclusão de farelo de mamona na ração total; 0%; 3,33%; 6,66% e 10%. O experimento foi constituído de quatro períodos experimentais, com duração de 21 dias cada. A digestibilidade e o consumo de matéria seca foram estimados a partir da produção fecal, verificada com o auxílio de indicadores externo (oxido de cromo) e interno (FDNi). Foi feita a coleta de urina e leite para determinação do balanço de nitrogênio e produção de proteína microbiana. O aumento dos níveis de farelo de mamona não influenciou o consumo de matéria seca e dos nutrientes. Para o coeficiente de digestibilidade da matéria seca e dos nutrientes digestíveis totais não foi observado diferença estatísticas. Para a variação do peso corporal, produção de leite, composição química do leite não houve diferença entre os diferentes níveis de farelo de mamona, assim também aconteceu com a produção microbiana e balanço de nitrogênio. A inclusão de até 10% de farelo de mamona na dieta total não influenciou os parâmetros produtivos avaliados, ficando condicionado o uso, ao preço do farelo de mamona

Comportamento ingestivo de vacas leiteiras em pastejo recebendo níveis de inclusão de farelo de mamona detoxicado na dieta

This study evaluated the feeding behavior of lactating cows on pasture of Brachiaria (Urochloa) decumbens fed with concentrate supplementation containing different levels of castor meal inclusion treated with calcium hydroxide Ca (OH) 2, in the proportions of 0; 3.3; 6.6 to 10% of the total diet. Eight cows (degree of blood ½ to ¾ Holstein x Zebu), with previous average production of 3000-4000 kg adjusted to 300 days of lactation and average body weight of 465.16 kg ± 65.45 kg were distributed in two 4 x 4 Latin squares. The behavior was assessed every five minutes for 24 hours on the 21st day of each period. The results were tested by analysis of variance and regression at p < 0.05 probability. The time spent in grazing, rumination, idle and in the trough; total chewing time, number of cuds per day, chewing per day; chewing per cud; the number of periods of grazing, rumination, idle and in the trough; time spent by period of grazing, rumination, idle and in the trough were not different between treatments. The feed efficiency (g DM h-1; g NDFa h-1 and g TDN h-1) and time spent per cud ruminated TSR sec cud-1) were linearly reduced. It is recommended to include up to 10% castor meal treated with Ca (OH)2 in the total diet.Objetivou-se avaliar o comportamento ingestivo de vacas leiteiras em pastagem de Brachiaria (Urochloa) decumbens submetidas a suplementação concentrada com diferentes níveis de inclusão de farelo de mamona tratada com hidróxido de cálcio Ca(OH)2, nas proporções de 0; 3,3; 6,6 e 10% na dieta total. Utilizaram-se oito vacas (grau de sangue ½ a ¾ Holandês x Zebu), com produção média anterior entre 3.000 a 4.000 kg, ajustada para 300 dias de lactação e peso corporal médio 465,16 kg ± 65,45 kg. Os animais foram distribuídos em dois Quadrados Latinos 4 x 4. O comportamento foi avaliado a cada cinco minutos, durante 24 horas no 21º dia de cada período. Os resultados foram submetidos a análises de variância e regressão a 0,05 de probabilidade. Os tempos despendidos nas atividades de pastejo, ruminação, ócio e cocho; tempo de mastigação total, número de bolos ruminados por dia, mastigação por dia; mastigação por bolo; o número de período de pastejo, ruminação, ócio e cocho; tempo gasto por período de pastejo, ruminação, ócio e cocho não houve diferença entre os tratamentos. A eficiência de alimentação (em g MS h-1; g FDNC h-1 e g NDT h-1) e tempo gasto por bolo ruminado TRB seg bolo-1 reduziram linearmente. Recomenda-se a inclusão de até 10% de farelo de mamona tratada com Ca(OH)2 na dieta total

PDR temporal trends.

<p>PDR was estimated by year of enrolment using the HIVdb tool from Sanger sequences. Individuals with drug resistance were defined as those with at least low-level resistance (Stanford penalty score ≥15) to any drug of the corresponding class. A. PDR temporal trends by drug class. B. PDR temporal trends for the most widely used antiretroviral regimens in Nicaragua. C-E PDR temporal trends by drug, divided by drug class; only drugs currently used in clinical practice in the Nicaraguan context are shown. *p<0.05; linear regression, slope different to 0; the color corresponds to the significant category.</p

HIV pre-treatment drug resistance in Nicaragua.

<p>HIV pre-treatment drug resistance in Nicaragua.</p