Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Taylor Jacob Garcia, Nichole Marie Cherry, Kimberly Ann Guay, Jeffrey Alan Brady, James Pierre Muir, William Brandon Smith
Summary: The study examined the variability in nutritive values of dried paunch manure collected from harvested cattle and found that animal-to-animal differences significantly impacted all nutrient measures. Dried paunch manure has the potential to be used as a feed ingredient to reduce economic costs in livestock production, but a centralized processing system is needed for consistent product quality.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Zhijiang Hou, Jianyong Liu, Ming Cai, Yanpei Liu, Lan Mu, Yuee Gao, Metha Wanapat, Bizhi Huang
Summary: The study showed that lactic acid bacteria can degrade terpenes and increase alcohols and acids in marigold crop residue during ensilage, leading to improved fodder odor and enhanced terpene degradation.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dillirani Nagarajan, Sunita Varjani, Duu-Jong Lee, Jo-Shu Chang
Summary: Microalgae are promoted as a sustainable feed option with high nutritional quality, utilized in biofuel production and bioremediation. They offer advantages of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, but quality assessments such as digestibility, bioavailability, and toxicity must be considered. Their utilization in animal husbandry and aquaculture sectors, along with potential future research prospects, are highlighted.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lydia K. Olagunju, Omoanghe S. Isikhuemhen, Peter A. Dele, Felicia N. Anike, Brandon G. Essick, Nathan Holt, Nkese S. Udombang, Kelechi A. Ike, Yasmine Shaw, Rosetta M. Brice, Oluteru E. Orimaye, Michael Wuaku, Uchenna Y. Anele
Summary: The study reports that solid-state fermentation with Pleurotus ostreatus can improve the nutritive value of corn stover. Using in vitro experiments with ruminally cannulated dairy cows, the treated stover showed significant increases in crude protein and ash contents compared to the control. The study also found that the fiber components of the treated stover were reduced, non-fiber carbohydrates increased, and there were significant increases in in vitro dry matter disappearance and total volatile fatty acid concentrations.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Michelle Siqueira, Juana Chagas, Joao Paulo Monnerat, Carolina Monteiro, Robert Mora-Luna, Jose Dubeux, Nicolas DiLorenzo, Martin Ruiz-Moreno, Marcelo Ferreira
Summary: Cyclical droughts have direct negative impacts on agriculture in arid and semiarid regions, particularly affecting livestock production. Research shows that cactus cladodes in combination with sugarcane bagasse provide similar nutritive value as silages and hay for sheep diets, with some impact on microbial protein synthesis.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Luisa Garcia-Barrera, Dafne L. Ortega-Solis, Gabriela Soriano-Giles, Nazario Lopez, Fernando Romero-Romero, Eric Reinheimer, Victor Varela-Guerrero, Maria F. Ballesteros-Rivas
Summary: The objective of this research is to provide a new recycling method for one of the most consumed plastics today. The use of natural esters for the dissolution and recovery of expanded polystyrene waste is found to be a good alternative.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Anderson Zanine, Cledson De Sa, Daniele Ferreira, Henrique Parente, Michelle Parente, Edson Mauro Santos, Rosane Rodrigues, Francisco Naysson Santos, Anny Graycy Lima, Ivo Alexandre Cunha, Francisca Claudia de Sousa, Renata Costa, Danillo Pereira, Paloma Gabriela Gomes, Joao Ricardo Dorea
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the fermentation characteristics, chemical composition, and digestibility of a total mixed ration silage incorporating two babassu by-products, starchy flour and babassu cake. The treatments included corn silage, corn silage based on a standard corn and soybean diet, corn silage with babassu flour, and corn silage with babassu cake. The inclusion of babassu by-products resulted in increased dry matter, crude protein, and total digestible nutrient content in the total ration silages. Silage containing regional babassu by-products showed improved fermentation profile and nutritional value, indicating its potential as an alternative feed for dairy cattle.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Davide Biagini, Enzo Montoneri, Roberta Rosato, Carla Lazzaroni, Elio Dinuccio
Summary: The study proposes a new strategy using urban biowaste to reduce environmental impact from livestock production by introducing a healthy animal diet additive. Results show that feeding animals with SB can significantly reduce ammonia, methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide emissions. Implementation of this strategy at a larger scale could lead to significant yearly reductions in emissions with minimal extra costs.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Onke Hawu, Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali, Hilda Kwena Mokoboki, Cornelia Kedidimetse Lebopa, Nkosomzi Sipango
Summary: This study investigated the nutritive value, in vitro dry matter degradability, and ensiling characteristics of legume foliage-maize straw silages. The results showed that the addition of legumes improved the quality and fermentation characteristics of the silage.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hossam Mahrous Ebeid, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Nasr El-Bordeny, Maria Chrenkova, Zuzana Mlynekova, Hanne Helene Hansen
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the nutritive value of quinoa as a feed for ruminants. The results showed that quinoa had a high crude protein content and suitable fatty acid composition. The study also found that replacing clover hay with quinoa did not significantly affect gas production, but had a quadratic effect on methane production.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiyan Cui, Su Peng, Dun Deng, Miao Yu, Zhimei Tian, Min Song, Jingjing Luo, Xinyan Ma, Xianyong Ma
Summary: Solid-state fermentation (SSF) was used to improve the quality of chrysanthemum waste (CW) as an alternative feed ingredient. Fermented chrysanthemum waste (FCW) showed significant increases in protein, ether extract, crude fiber, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, ash, calcium, phosphorus, and total flavonoid content, as well as significant decreases in pH and saponin content compared to the control group. SSF improved the amino acid composition of FCW and increased the content of flavor amino acids. SSF improved the nutritional quality of CW and FCW has potential use as a feed ingredient, reducing waste in chrysanthemum processing.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-xiang Shi, Chun-chen Nie, Wen-tao Zhou, Xiang-nan Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the calorific value properties of leached residues from waste printed circuit boards and proposes their potential utilization as secondary fuel. The bromine in the resin can be effectively debrominated through pyrolysis. The pyrolysis products include pyrolytic oil and residue, with a calorific value of 31.72 MJ/kg and 8.54 MJ/kg, respectively. These findings are crucial for achieving clean recovery and utilization of waste printed circuit boards.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ahmed E. Kholif, Osama H. Matloup, Fatma I. Hadhoud, Ayman Y. Kassab, Moyosore J. Adegbeye, Hatem A. Hamdon
Summary: Lemongrass supplementation positively impacted nutrient utilization, rumen fermentation, and milk production, particularly when supplemented at a dose of 5g per ewe per day in dairy production.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
B. Sangmesh, Nagraj Patil, Krishna Kumar Jaiswal, T. P. Gowrishankar, K. Karthik Selvakumar, M. S. Jyothi, R. Jyothilakshmi, Santosh Kumar
Summary: The development of the construction sector has resulted in a shortage of natural building materials and raised concerns about the ecological impact of construction materials. About 40% of CO2 emissions come from building construction and use, with 15% attributed to the production of construction materials. Transitioning towards greener construction methods has become crucial. Overconsumption of natural and river sand has a negative impact on environmental sustainability. Additionally, agricultural residues and agro-waste generate adverse ecological effects. Using agro-waste as an alternative, sustainable construction material shows great potential. This study examines various applications of agro-waste in building construction and evaluates their physical, thermo-mechanical, methodological, and ecological impact. It demonstrates that utilizing agricultural waste as a commercially viable solution can reduce reliance on natural resources and promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Sahoo, Srobana Sarkar, B. Lal, Pankaj Kumawat, Shivendra Sharma, Kalyan De
Summary: The study found that using fruit and vegetable waste as animal feed can improve nutrient utilization and antioxidant status in animals, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save potable water consumption.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
B. M. Salomao, S. C. Valadares Filho, S. D. J. Villela, S. A. Santos, L. F. Costa e Silva, P. P. Rotta
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. P. Rotta, S. C. Valadares Filho, T. R. S. Gionbelli, L. F. Costa e Silva, T. E. Engle, M. I. Marcondes, S. E. F. Guimaraes, C. S. Nascimento, B. C. Carvalho, F. A. S. Silva, J. R. S. Oliveira
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. P. Rotta, S. C. Valadares Filho, T. R. S. Gionbelli, L. F. Costa e Silva, T. E. Engle, M. I. Marcondes, F. S. Machado, F. A. C. Villadiego, L. H. R. Silva
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. P. Rotta, S. C. Valadares Filho, T. R. S. Gionbelli, L. F. Costa e Silva, T. E. Engle, M. I. Marcondes, M. M. Campos, A. C. B. Menezes, A. A. G. Lobo
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
L. F. Costa e Silva, T. E. Engle, S. C. Valadares Filho, P. P. Rotta, R. F. D. Valadares, B. C. Silva, M. V. C. Pacheco
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Luiz Fernando Costa e Silva, Terry Eugene Engle, Sebastiao de Valadares Filho, Polyana Pizzi Rotta, Faider Alberto Castano Villadiego, Flavia Adriane Sales Silva, Edilane Costa Martins, Luis Henrique Rodrigues Silva, Mario Fonseca Paulino
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. C. B. Menezes, S. C. Valadares Filho, L. F. Costa e Silva, M. V. C. Pacheco, J. M. V. Pereira, P. P. Rotta, D. Zanetti, E. Detmann, F. A. S. Silva, L. A. Godoi, L. N. Renno
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2016)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marcos Inacio Marcondes, Luis Orlindo Tedeschi, Sebastiao de Campos Valadares Filho, Luiz Fernando Costa e Silva, Alex Lopes da Silva
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
D. Zanetti, A. C. B. Menezes, F. A. S. Silva, L. F. Costa E Silva, P. P. Rotta, E. Detmann, T. E. Engle, S. C. Valadares Filho
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
D. Zanetti, A. C. B. Menezes, F. A. S. Silva, L. F. Costa E Silva, P. P. Rotta, E. Detmann, T. E. Engle, S. C. Valadares Filho
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luiz Fernando Costa e Silva, Sebastiao de Campos Valadares Filho, Terry Eugene Engle, Polyana Pizzi Rotta, Marcos Inacio Marcondes, Flavia Adriane Sales Silva, Edilane Costa Martins, Arnaldo Taishi Tokunaga
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Larissa F. Camacho, Tadeu E. Silva, Malber N. N. Palma, Amanda S. Assuncao, Joao P. Rodrigues, Luiz Fernando Costa e Silva, Edenio Detmann
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Diego Zanetti, Laura F. Prados, Ana Clara B. Menezes, Breno C. Silva, Marcos V. C. Pacheco, Flavia A. S. Silva, Luiz Fernando Costa e Silva, Edenio Detmann, Terry E. Engle, Sebastiao C. Valadares Filho
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. M. D. Castro, A. L. Silva, L. F. Costa e Silva, P. P. Rotta, T. E. Engle, M. Marcondes
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Flavia Adriane de Sales Silva, Sebastiao de Campos Valadares Filho, Luiz Fernando Costa e Silva, Jaqueline Goncalves Fernandes, Bruno Correa Lage, Mario Luiz Chizzotti, Tara Louise Felix
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the energy and protein requirements of dairy crossbred steers and predict their carcass and empty body chemical composition. The results showed that the proposed equations accurately estimated these parameters, with CS16 equations being particularly suitable for estimating CP and EE chemical contents in the carcass, as well as all chemical components in the empty body, while the HH46 equations were better for estimating water content in the carcass.
