Tolerance of cattle to increased dietary sulfur and effect of dietary cation-anion balance

The objective of this study was to determine if dietary cation-anion balance (DCAB) affects the concentration of S that can be tolerated by growing and finishing cattle without adversely affecting performance. Angus cross and Bradford steers (n=114; average initial BW=252.8 kg) were blocked by BW and breed, and randomly assigned within a block to treatment. The design was a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments with S (from NH(4)SO(4)) supplemented at 0, 0.15, or 0.30% of DM, and NaHCO(3) added at 0 or 1.0% of DM. Each treatment consisted of 3 pens containing 5 steers and 1 pen containing 4 steers. Steers were used in an 84-d growing study followed by a finishing study. A corn silage-based diet was fed during the growing study and a corn-based diet was fed during the finishing study. Steers were not randomized between experiments. The analyzed concentrations of S in the growing diets were 0.12, 0.30, and 0.46%, whereas the analyzed concentrations of S in the finishing diets were 0.13, 0.31, and 0.46% for treatments supplemented with 0, 0.15, and 0.30% S, respectively. Increasing DCAB by approximately 15 mEq/100 g of DM, by the addition of NaHCO(3,) did not affect (P > 0.36) performance during the growing or finishing studies. During the growing study DMI was not affected (P=0.29) by dietary S. Steers fed diets containing 0.30% S had greater ADG (P=0.02) and G:F (P=0.01) than those receiving 0.46% S, but similar (P > 0.36) performance to steers fed 0.12% S. During the finishing study, steers fed diets containing 0.46% S had less ADG than steers fed 0.13 (P=0.004) or 0.31% S (P=0.07), whereas ADG did not differ (P=0.18) among steers fed 0.13 and 0.31% S. Steers fed diets containing 0.31 (P=0.01) or 0.46% S (P=0.001) had less DMI than controls, but G:F was not affected (P=0.52) by S during the finishing study. Carcass characteristics did not differ (P > 0.18) among steers fed diets containing 0.13 and 0.31% S. Steers receiving diets containing 0.46% S had decreased HCW (P=0.001), quality (P=0.02), and yield grades (P=0.04) than steers receiving 0.13% S. Plasma Cu concentrations on d 101 of the finishing phase and liver Cu concentrations at slaughter were greater (P ≤ 0.05) in control steers compared with those fed diets containing 0.31 or 0.46% S. This study indicates that steers fed growing diets can tolerate up to 0.46% S with minimum effects on performance. Finishing steers tolerated diets containing 0.31% S without adverse affects on ADG or G:F. However, 0.46% S greatly decreased ADG and DMI, and increasing DCAB did not prevent these depressions.     

日粮蛋白质与赖氨酸水平对断奶仔猪益生素添加效果的影响

为探讨不同日粮养分浓度对益生素添加效果的影响 ,将 4 8头 2 8日龄断奶仔猪随机均分 4组 ,以常规日粮为对照组 ,经 2 8d试验 ,结果发现 :益生素 (0 .1% )在常规日粮中添加 ,能提高断奶仔猪 9.0 3%的增重速度 (P<0 .0 5 )和 6 .3%的饲料转化率 ;而在低蛋白质日粮 (低赖氨酸水平和理想赖氨酸水平 )中的添加 ,能比对照组分别提高 16 .4 3%和 17.97%的增重速度(P<0 .0 1) ,以及 11.2 %和 11.7%的饲料转化率 ,腹泻率也比对照组有明显降低。     

猪利用日粮纤维的研究

长期以来 ,人们对日粮纤维持否定态度 ,认为不仅没有营养价值 ,而且还会降低整个饲料的营养价值。自从人的医学上发现膳食纤维与一些“文明病”(血管病、直肠癌、肥胖等 )有着某种联系后 ,膳食纤维随之成为医学的研究热点 ,同时也带动了动物营养学者对日粮纤维的研究。本文主要阐述猪利用日粮纤维的研究状况。1　猪利用日粮纤维的生理基础1 1　猪生物学特性　猪作为杂食动物 ,采食量较大 ,消化道长 ,消化速度较快 ,能部分地利用植物性饲料。我国传统养猪业比较粗放 ,因此我国的猪一般都具有食性广、耐粗饲的特点。1 2　猪大肠内的微生物区…     

Challenges in measuring insoluble dietary fiber

Objectives of this review are to define criteria for evaluating insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) methods, discuss their relevance in meeting the nutritional needs of ruminants and herbivores, describe problems with empirical IDF methods, and assess their relative merits. The challenge for the researcher, nutritionist, and analyst is to select fiber methods that are relevant and reproducible. Without relevance, there is no reason to measure IDF, and without reproducibility, there is no value in doing so. Insoluble dietary fiber is a complex matrix of chemical components, and there are no primary standards that can be used to establish the validity of methods. Thus, the definition of fiber is crucial in determining method relevance. For ruminants and nonruminant herbivores, the appropriate physiological definition for selecting IDF methods may be as follows: the organic fraction of the diet that is indigestible or slowly digesting and occupies space in the gastrointestinal tract. Crude fiber does not match this definition, and its use should be abandoned. Acid detergent fiber does not measure all IDF but is useful when included with other dietary fiber methods to describe some feeds. Several current methods, including amylase-treated neutral detergent fiber (aNDF) and enzymatic-gravimetric methods, are relevant for measuring IDF. In a collaborative study, aNDF obtained a standard deviation of reproducibility (SD(R)) of 1.3%. Enzymatic-gravimetric methods of measuring IDF have been evaluated using too few feed materials to make statistically valid conclusions, but the SD(R)f IDF, for the few feeds evaluated, were similar to aNDF (0.9 to 2.4%). The enzymatic-chemical method of measuring IDF as the sum of insoluble nonstarch polysaccharides and lignin agrees with NDF, but the SDR of neutral sugar analysis using acid hydrolysis and chromatography is greater (3.2%) than other dietary fiber methods. Empirical methods--such as those used to measure IDF, although based on nutritional concepts--actually define the fraction being measured and must be followed exactly, without modification. The selection of a suitable method for IDF depends on the purpose of analysis. Analysis of sugars in insoluble polysaccharides provides more information but is less reproducible and more expensive to obtain. For routine nutritive evaluation of feeds and formulation of rations, aNDF seems to be a reasonable choice for measuring IDF based on relevance and reproducibility.     

A dietary etiology for osteochondrotic cartilage

Samples of distal lateral radial growth plate cartilage were serially harvested from weanling Thoroughbreds after 0,3,6 and 9 months on diets providing either 100% or 130% of energy and protein requirements. The higher plane of nutrition was associated with decreased cartilage hexosamine and hydroxyproline contents and increased DNA contents. Similar observations followed the postmortem harvesting of humeral and radial articular cartilages after 9 months. These findings are consistent with previous reports suggesting that high-energy diets induce osteochondrotic changes in the cartilage of weanling horses.     

Pet food safety: dietary protein

The goal of this article was to review the evidence surrounding the risks posed by insufficient or excessive dietary protein. Dietary protein is required to provide essential amino acids and replenish protein reserves. When intake is deficient, protein turnover slows and lean body mass is gradually depleted. These changes lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Dogs can maintain nitrogen balance (typically used to define minimum requirements in adults), yet be in a protein-depleted state due to physiologic adaptations. Preservation of protein turnover and lean body mass requires about threefold more protein than nitrogen balance. The ability of excess dietary protein to induce renal pathology was studied in both dogs with chronic kidney failure and older dogs without kidney failure. Numerous studies have confirmed that protein does not adversely affect the kidneys. However, phosphorus- and protein-restricted diets are clinically beneficial in dogs with existing chronic kidney failure. Protein restriction for healthy older dogs is not only unnecessary, it can be detrimental. Protein requirements actually increase by about 50% in older dogs, while their energy requirements tend to decrease. When insufficient protein is provided, it can aggravate the age-associated loss of lean body mass and may contribute to earlier mortality. Older dogs should receive at least 25% of their calories from protein, typically provided by diets containing at least 7 g protein/100 Kcal ME.     

Toxicity of dietary monensin in quail

Quail were fed monensin to determine liver damage, as measured by changes in activities of serum enzymes and liver microsomal enzymes. Monensin fed at a therapeutic level of 110 ppm for 2 weeks produced an increase in cytochrome P-450 and cytochrome b5 and induction of the activities of benzphetamine N-demethylase, aminopyrine N-demethylase, and aniline hydroxylase, with no changes in the activities of serum sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). On the other hand, quail fed 110 ppm, 220 ppm, and 330 ppm monensin in feed for 6 weeks showed a significant rise in SDH and AST activities at 330 ppm but not at 110 ppm and 220 ppm. The manifestations of liver toxicity observed at 330 ppm were accompanied by a significant decrease in all the aforementioned hepatic microsomal mixed-function oxidases. In contrast, quail fed monensin at 110 ppm and 220 ppm for 6 weeks produced no change in these parameters except for benzphetamine N-demethylase, aminopyrine N-demethylase, and aniline hydroxylase, which were significantly increased in birds fed 220 ppm of monensin.     

膳食纤维在母猪中的应用

膳食纤维作为第七大营养素,其在单胃动物的作用正在被广泛的关注。膳食纤维具有独特的理化性质,合理使用可以大大改善母猪实际生产中所关注的饱腹感、刻板行为、泌乳性能、繁殖性能和便秘情况。本文综述了膳食纤维的定义、理化性质、分析方法和对母猪的影响作用,旨在为母猪营养工作者和养殖人员提供参考和指导。     

Effect of chronic exposure to excess dietary copper and dietary selenium supplementation on liver specimens from rats

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of chronic exposure to excess dietary copper (Cu) on liver specimens from rats and the effects of dietary selenium (Se) supplementation in experimental Cu toxicosis. ANIMALS: 60 weanling male Fischer 344 rats. PROCEDURE: Rats were randomly assigned to 4 groups of 15 rats each and fed 1 of the following 4 diets: high Cu (500 microg/g)/adequate Se (0.2 microg/g); high Cu (500 microg/g)/supplemented Se (2 microg/g); adequate Cu (18 microg/g)/adequate Se (0.2 microg/g); or, adequate Cu (18 microg/g)/supplemented Se (2 microg/g). Five rats per group were euthanatized after 3, 6, and 12 months, and liver specimens were obtained for histologic examination, histochemistry, metal analysis by atomic absorption spectrophotometry, measurement of glutathione peroxidase activity, and assessment of lipid peroxidation, using quantification of malondialdehyde (MDA) by the thiobarbituric acid reaction. RESULTS: Hepatic Cu concentration was significantly higher in rats fed high Cu diets (range, 9 to 18 microg/g of tissue [wet weight]), compared with rats receiving adequate Cu diets (4.0 to 5.7 microg/g of tissue). Rats fed high-Cu diets for 3, 6, and 12 months had mild multifocal hepatitis often surrounding necrotic foci. However, an increase in hepatic MDA content, indicative of lipid peroxidation, was not detected in these rats. Development of morphologic changes was not prevented by use of dietary Se supplementation. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Long-term exposure to excess dietary Cu caused mild hepatic lesions in Fischer 344 rats. Dietary Se supplementation did not prevent hepatic damage in rats with Cu toxicosis.     

Effect of increased dietary protein and decreased dietary carbohydrate on performance and body composition in racing Greyhounds

OBJECTIVE: To determine effects of increased dietary protein and decreased dietary carbohydrate on hematologic variables, body composition, and racing performance in Greyhounds. ANIMALS: 8 adult Greyhounds. PROCEDURE: Dogs were fed a high-protein (HP; 37% metabolizable-energy [ME] protein, 33% ME fat, 30% ME carbohydrate) or moderate-protein (MP; 24% ME protein, 33% ME fat, 43% ME carbohydrate) extruded diet for 11 weeks. Dogs subsequently were fed the other diet for 11 weeks (crossover design). Dogs raced a distance of 500 m twice weekly. Rectal temperature, hematologic variables before and after racing, plasma volume, total body water, body weight, average weekly food intake, and race times were measured at the end of each diet period. RESULTS: When dogs were fed the MP diet, compared with the HP diet, values (mean +/- SD) differed significantly for race time (32.43 +/- 0.48 vs 32.61 +/- 0.50 seconds), body weight (32.8 +/- 2.5 vs 32.2 +/- 2.9 kg), Hct before (56 +/- 4 vs 54 +/- 6%) and after (67 +/- 3 vs 64 +/- 8%) racing, and glucose (131 +/- 16 vs 151 +/- 27 mg/dl) and triglyceride (128 +/- 17 vs 104 +/- 28 mg/dl) concentrations after racing. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Greyhounds were 0.18 seconds slower (equivalent to 0.08 m/s or 2.6 m) over a distance of 500 m when fed a diet with increased protein and decreased carbohydrate. Improved performance attributed to feeding meat to racing Greyhounds apparently is not attributable to increased dietary protein and decreased dietary carbohydrate.     

Evaluation of myelotoxicity in dietary restricted rats

The purpose of this study was to clarify the effect of decreased food consumption on evaluation of myelotoxicity in routine general toxicity studies. Male rats were divided into the following 7 groups: 12, 15, and 18 mg/kg 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) treatment groups (FU12, FU15 and FU18); dietary restriction groups (R12, R15 and R18 receiving the same amount of food as the rats in the FU12, FU15 and FU18 groups, respectively); and a nontreated control group (NT). We compared the changes in body weight, hematology and the results of cytological analyses of bone marrow and histopathology among the groups after administration and recovery periods of 14 and 7 days, respectively. At the end of the administration period, the FU15 and FU18 groups showed decreases in many hematologic and bone marrow parameters that were all similar to those in the corresponding dietary restriction groups (R15 and R18). A granulocyte abnormality (polyploidy: frequency of 1% or less) was also observed in all 5-FU treated groups. At the end of the recovery period, increases in the reticulocyte and platelet counts and extramedullary hematopoiesis of the spleen were observed in the 5-FU treated groups. These results indicate that the results of general toxicity studies in rats should be evaluated in consideration of dietary restriction effects when food consumption is decreased at about 30-40% or more. Careful morphological observation of hemocytes would be helpful in distinguishing the effect of a drug from that of dietary restriction in relation to hematological and bone marrow parameters. Performance of a recovery test to determine the reactive response of hematopoiesis is also recommended.     

肉仔鸡日粮中补铬的研究

选用４００只１日龄艾维茵肉仔鸡,随机分为４组（公母各半）。Ⅰ组为对照组,喂以基础日粮;Ⅱ、Ⅲ和Ⅳ组为试验组,在基础日粮中分别添加０．１,０．２和０．３ｍｇ／ｋｇ吡啶羧酸铬（以铬计）,试验期４２ｄ。结果表明：试验组肉仔鸡的腹脂率和血清中总胆固醇一显著低于对照组,其中Ⅲ组极显著低于Ⅰ组,试验组胸肌率显著高于对照组,而生产性能和屠宰率与对照组鸡差异不显著。     

Management of dietary hypersensitivity in the dog

Dietary hypersensitivity is an uncommon condition which can result in a variety of dermato-logical and gastrointestinal signs. The major emphasis in management is on elimination of the causative agent from the diet. Correct diagnosis and implication of the offending allergen are prerequisites for optimal therapy. If this proves impossible, or if multiple sensitivities preclude formulation of an appropriate diet, corticosteroids or other anti-inflammatory agents must be employed and are variably effective.     

日粮阴阳离子对反刍动物的最新研究进展

作者就日粮中阴阳离子平衡(dietary cation-anion balance,DCAB)对奶牛的机体健康、生产性能等方面的最新概况作一概述,提出DCAB可作为反刍动物瘤胃缓冲技术重要的研究内容,并指出DCAB现阶段的研究成果和发展方向.     

控制日粮因素有助于生产健康肉鸡

饲养商品化肉鸡的目标是实现料肉的转化。如何提高肉鸡的健康水平、生产性能,最终提高饲养效益,利用好肠道生态系统的微生物与营养素之间的相互作用不失为一种行之有效的方法(图1)。新孵化的雏鸡从出雏到运送至养殖场通常需要24～72 h,早出     

奶牛日粮原料中几种微量元素含量的测定

为了探索奶牛日粮中矿物质营养成分含量．采朋火焰原子吸收光谱法对湖南某奶牛场青、粗（干稻草）配合饲料及水中Ag、Cd、Co、Cr、Mo、Pb进行测定（其中Co、Cr、Mo是动物必需元素，Cd、Ph是有毒有害元素），结果显示：与饲料中允许量的国家标准进行对比．Co的含量正常．Mo、Cr的含量偏低．Cd的含量超标，Pb在水中的含量超标．