A recent study has revealed that Fermented Total Mixed Ration (FTMR) can significantly improve nutrient digestibility and milk quality in Holstein dairy cows.
|
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of FTMR on:
To achieve this, 12 cows were selected and divided into two groups:
Throughout the study, it was observed that although FTMR did not significantly affect milk production, it did notably improve feed efficiency despite a decrease in dry matter intake.
One of the most notable findings was the increase in fat content in the milk of cows fed with FTMR compared to the group fed with TMR.
Additionally, the group fed with FTMR showed greater digestibility of neutral detergent fiber (NDF), organic matter (OM), dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), and acid detergent fiber (ADF). There was also an increase in butyrate concentration in the feces and a reduction in fecal pH.
On the other hand, the abundance of Halobacteria, Halobacteriales, and Halobacteriaceae was significantly higher in the feces of cows fed with TMR.
These results suggest that FTMR not only improves milk quality and nutrient digestibility but also promotes greater microbial diversity in the digestive tract of the cows.
This study provides a solid theoretical basis for the feasibility of feeding dairy cows with FTMR, indicating that this practice could be an effective strategy to improve dairy production efficiency and the digestive health of the cattle. |
You may also like to read:“TMR silage: possibilities and limitations for on farm application”
Subscribe now to the technical magazine of animal nutrition
AUTHORS
Hybrid Rye Potential in Laying Hen Feed Rations
Gwendolyn JonesA day in the life of phosphorus in pigs: Part I
Rafael Duran Giménez-RicoUse of enzymes in diets for ruminants
Braulio de la Calle CamposMinerals and Hoof Health in the Pregnant Sow
Juan Gabriel EspinoImpact of Oxidized Fats on Swine Reproduction and Offspring
Maria Alejandra Perez Alvarado