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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Peter H. Selle, Robert J. Hughes, Ian D. Godwin, Ali Khoddami, Peter V. Chrystal, Sonia Yun Liu
Summary: The global chicken-meat production is expected to increase significantly in the future to meet demand. Sorghum, with its drought-tolerant properties, could see a marked increase in its use as a feed grain for broiler chickens, especially if grain sorghums with reduced kafirin concentrations are selected. This would improve energy utilization and growth performance in broiler chickens and potentially accelerate the acceptance and usage of sorghum by chicken-meat producers.
WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Johannes Demann, Finn Petersen, Georg Dusel, Manuela Bog, Reindert Devlamynck, Andreas Ulbrich, Hans-Werner Olfs, Heiner Westendarp
Summary: As the global population grows, there is an increasing demand for protein. However, the production of soy, the most common protein source, has negative environmental impacts. Duckweed can be considered as an alternative protein source for animal nutrition.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Peter H. Selle, Shemil P. Macelline, Peter V. Chrystal, Sonia Yun Liu
Summary: Since the turn of this century, the inclusion of phytate-degrading enzymes in chicken diets has greatly contributed to sustainable chicken-meat production. Exogenous phytases have reduced phosphorus pollution and improved broiler growth performance. The wide range of anti-nutritive properties of phytate is counteracted by exogenous phytases, resulting in enhanced nutrient utilization.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ganyi Feng, Rui Li, Xianji Jiang, Gang Yang, Mingzhou Tian, Qiang Xiang, Xiaojie Liu, Qing Ouyang, Cimin Long, Ruilin Huang, Yulong Yin
Summary: Two experiments were conducted to determine the digestible energy (DE), metabolizable energy (ME), and the standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of crude protein (CP) and amino acids (AA) in sorghum fed to pigs. The results showed that the DE and ME values can be predicted based on the content of tannin and ash in sorghum, while the SID of CP and AA can be predicted based on the content of tannin, ash, tryptophan, and fiber composition. These findings enrich the ingredient database and provide assistance for feed enterprises to make precise formulations when using sorghum as an ingredient.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Olumide A. Adedara, John R. N. Taylor
Summary: This study found that the similar texture of sorghum biscuits to wheat biscuits is due to the sugar glass matrix present in both types of biscuits. Increasing water content in the dough increased the breaking strength and brittleness of sorghum biscuits, while increasing sucrose content also enhanced the breaking strength and brittleness of the biscuits.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. H. Moritz, B. Lumpkins, G. F. Mathis, W. C. Bridges, S. Wilson, M. E. Blair, R. E. Buresh, J. R. Strickland, M. Arguelles-Ramos
Summary: A 28-day battery cage study conducted on male broiler chickens examined the effects of tannin-free grain sorghum varieties on gut health and growth efficiency when challenged with Eimeria maxima and Clostridium perfringens. The study found that birds fed white/tan sorghum showed higher body weight gain compared to those fed red/bronze sorghum. Additionally, birds fed red/bronze and white/tan sorghum had reduced intestinal lesions compared to those fed U.S. No. 2 sorghum and corn. This study demonstrates the potential benefits of select grain sorghum varieties in improving gut health and growth efficiency in broilers under challenge conditions.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. H. Moritz, B. Lumpkins, G. F. Mathis, W. C. Bridges, S. Wilson, M. E. Blair, R. E. Buresh, J. R. Strickland, M. Arguelles-Ramos
Summary: A 28-day battery cage study was conducted to test the efficacy of tannin-free grain sorghum varieties fed to broiler chickens challenged with EM/CP. The results showed that feeding corn, white/tan, and U.S. No. 2 sorghum was more efficient than feeding red/bronze sorghum. The white/tan sorghum treatment resulted in significantly higher body weight gain compared to the red/bronze treatment. The red/bronze and white/tan treatments reduced intestinal lesions in challenged birds compared to the U.S. No. 2 and corn treatments.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Peter H. Selle, Shemil P. Macelline, Peter V. Chrystal, Sonia Y. Liu
Summary: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the utilization of protein and amino acids in broiler chicken nutrition and explore the potential advantages of reduced-crude protein diets. The digestive dynamics of protein-bound and non-protein-bound amino acids need to be examined in order to develop successful reduced-crude protein diets. Additionally, there is a need for a better understanding of amino acid uptake in the intestine and their metabolism and partitioning in the body.
WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. L. Walk, Z. Wang, S. Wang, J. Wu, J. O. B. Sorbara, J. Zhang
Summary: The study indicated that different levels of SID Ca in the diets significantly affected the feed intake, weight gain, mortality corrected FCR, and tibia ash percent in broilers, with changes in the SID Ca content impacting the apparent ileal digestibility of phosphorus in birds.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatima Canelo-Alvarez, Juan de Dios Figueroa-Cardenas, Veronica Flores-Casamayor
Summary: The study examined the effects of nixtamalization on sorghum and found that wet nixtamalization can improve the viscoelastic properties of dough-like systems and the formation of kafirin-gluten. The results showed that wet nixtamalization could produce leavened sorghum bread with attractive and softer texture, although the volume still needs improvement for comparison with wheat bread. The research provides a starting point for enhancing the breadmaking process for sorghum.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Endale Adamu, Zemede Asfaw, Sebsebe Demissew, Kaleab Baye
Summary: Wild edible plants in Ethiopia have high antioxidant activity and can be used as a healthier and more nutritious food source.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sonia Yun Liu, Shemil P. Macelline, Peter V. Chrystal, Peter H. Selle
Summary: This review discusses the impact of reduced-crude protein diets on the environment, global chicken-meat industry, and nutritional needs of chickens. It emphasizes the importance of reducing amino acid imbalances and increasing non-essential amino acids, while also exploring the possible influence of starch on insulin secretion.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Atta Kofi Agyekum, Tofuko Awori Woyengo
Summary: This study evaluated the digestibility of amino acids and the energy value of carinata meal and canola meal for broilers. The results showed that canola meal is a good source of protein and energy for broilers, while carinata meal may require lysine fortification due to its lower digestibility.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cecilia A. Shinda, Paul N. Nthakanio, Josiah N. Gitari, Steven Runo, Simon Mukono, Samue Maina
Summary: Sorghum is an important food crop that fulfills nutritional requirements, especially in low-income populations of marginal areas in Kenya. This study assessed the nutrient content in the first filial generation (F-1) of sorghum hybrids and found that the choice of maternal and paternal parent influences protein, crude fiber, and carbohydrate contents.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jose Danrley Cavalcante dos Santos, Edilson Paes Saraiva, Severino Gonzaga Neto, Carla Aparecida Soares Saraiva, Antonio da Costa Pinheiro, Vinicius de Franca Carvalho Fonseca, Severino Guilherme Caetano Goncalves dos Santos, Carla Giselly de Souza, Maria Elivania Vieira Almeida, Tarsys Noan Silva Verissimo, Larissa Kellen da Cunha Morais
Summary: The study found that increasing levels of tannic acid in a sorghum-based diet did not significantly affect the feeding behavior of lactating dairy cows, and tannic acid can be included in the diet at a level of 3.93% without inducing variation in feed intake time.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Telisson Ribeiro Goncalves, Jose Renaldo Vilar da Silva Filho, Gilmar Amaro Pereira, Tarcisio Martins Meira, Moema Kelly Nogueira de Sa, Glayciane Costa Gois, Crislane de Souza Silva, Fleming Sena Campos, Sandra Mari Yamamoto, Gherman Garcia Leal de Araujo
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of diets containing vitiviniculture waste on intake, digestibility, water balance, nitrogen balance, ingestive behavior, performance, and carcass traits of lambs. The results showed that feeding lambs with diets containing 216 g/kg cactus pear and 144 g/kg vitiviniculture waste resulted in higher intake and digestibility.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Q. Zhang, C. L. Walk, A. J. Cowieson, K. Stamatopoulos, J. L. Wu, J. O. B. Sorbara
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a novel phytase in terms of phytate hydrolysis and the digestibility of phosphorus and calcium in broiler chickens fed low and high phytate diets. The results showed that the phytase effectively hydrolyzed phytate and increased digestible phosphorus and calcium. The response to dietary phytate varied in terms of age and the specific nutrient being evaluated.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. Song, D. M. Holanda, C. H. Heuer, C. M. Nyachoti
Summary: This study determined the energy contents of hybrid rye fed to growing pigs, and investigated the effects of particle size on energy values. Results showed that finely ground hybrid rye had higher digestible energy and metabolizable energy compared to coarsely ground hybrid rye, while net energy only showed a slight improvement.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohamed Salah Ayyat, Ahmed Mohamed Nabil Ayyat, Mohamed S. Abdel-Rahman, Adham A. Al-Sagheer
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of replacing fish meal with sugar beet and carrot leaf protein concentrate in Nile tilapia. The results showed that replacing 75% of fish meal with leaf protein concentrate had no adverse effects on growth and health, and it was more efficient in terms of economic benefits.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)