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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of total mixed ration particle size (length) and breed of cow on intake dynamics, animal performance and CH4 emissions, comparing high yielding Holstein and low yielding Girolando cows. The experimental design was 2 × 2 Latin Square arranged as a crossover factorial scheme with two diets (short particle size, SPS and long particle size, LPS) and the two breed compositions. The design comprised two periods of 26 d each, where all data collection was performed at cow level. No influence of the particle size occurred for the passage rate, neutral detergent fiber digestibility, performance and milk composition, methane emissions or ruminal fermentation parameters. Girolando cows had greater dry matter intake (DMI) when fed SPS, while Holsteins had the same (P < 0.05). Girolando cows had lower dry matter digestibility when fed LPS compared to SPS, while Holsteins had the opposite effect (P < 0.05). Also, the digestibility of crude protein and non-fibrous carbohydrates decreased in Girolando cows fed LPS, but not in Holsteins (P < 0.05). Girolando cows reduced DMI by 10.6% when fed LPS diet (P < 0.05). Girolando had an increased eating rate (+24 g of DM/min; P < 0.05) compared to Holstein cows, but Holstein cows had a lower CH4 intensity (by 29.7%: P < 0.05). Girolando cows increased the dry matter intake when fed a diet with short particle size, while the same did not happen in Holsteins. Dry matter digestibility increased in Holsteins when fed long particle size, while the opposite was observed in Girolando cows. Nutrient digestibility was reduced in Girolando cows when fed short particle size. Particle size did not influence eating time, eating rate, feed trough visits, visits with intake, milk yield and composition regardless of the breed. Reducing particle size increased CH4 intensity in both breeds.

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Sustainability - the new hype of the 21st century has brought discomfort for the government and society. Sustainable agriculture is essential to face our most concerning challenges: climate change, food security, and the environmental footprint, all of which add to consumers' opinions and choices. Improvements in reproductive indexes can enhance animal production and efficiency, guaranteeing profit and sustainability. Estrus detection, artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer (ET), estrus synchronization (ES), and multiple ovulations are some strategies used to improve animal reproduction. This review highlights how reproductive strategies and genetic selection can contribute to sustainable ruminant production. Improved reproductive indices can reduce the number of nonproductive cows in the herd, reducing methane emissions and land use for production while preserving natural resources.

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Sustainability - the new hype of the 21st century has brought discomfort for the government and society. Sustainable agriculture is essential to face our most concerning challenges: climate change, food security, and the environmental footprint, all of which add to consumers' opinions and choices. Improvements in reproductive indexes can enhance animal production and efficiency, guaranteeing profit and sustainability. Estrus detection, artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer (ET), estrus synchronization (ES), and multiple ovulations are some strategies used to improve animal reproduction. This review highlights how reproductive strategies and genetic selection can contribute to sustainable ruminant production. Improved reproductive indices can reduce the number of nonproductive cows in the herd, reducing methane emissions and land use for production while preserving natural resources.(AU)

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the forage mass, morphogenetic and structural characteristics, and nutritional value of tropical forage grasses in semiarid conditions. Nine grasses were evaluated, namely, three cultivars of Urochloa brizantha (Marandu, MG4, and Piatã); Urochloa decumbens cv. Basilisk; Urochloa humidicola cv. Llanero; Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy; and three cultivars of Megathyrsus maximum (Massai, Mombaça, and Tanzania). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design in a split-plot arrangement in which the main factor were the grass cultivars and the secondary factor the seasons, with five replications per treatment. The statistical model included the fixed effect of treatment (grass), whereas the season was included as a random effect within treatments. Urochloa brizantha cvs. Marandu, MG4, and Piatã and Urochloa decumbens cv. Basilisk produced on average 858 kg ha-1 more forage mass than cvs. Kennedy and Basilisk. Megathyrsus maximum cv. Mombaça produced 40% more forage mass than the other cultivars of M. maximum (4205 vs. 3001 kg ha-1). Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy showed the lowest water use efficiency (36%). Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy exhibited the lowest leaf weight among the Urochloa cultivars (740 vs. 1319 kg ha-1). There was no treatment effect for leaf weight in the M. maximum cultivars. Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy showed the highest values of total digestible nutrients and dry matter digestibility (1.84 and 2.34%, respectively) among the other Urochloa cultivars. The M. maximum cultivars showed little differences in nutritional values. Cultivars Marandu, Piatã, and Massai exhibited better productive responses in the edaphoclimatic conditions of this study. However, future studies must be conducted evaluating the adaptation of the forage grass under semiarid conditions. Considering the settings of this study, the grasses Urochloa brizantha cvs. MG4, Marandu, and Piatã, as well as Megathyrsus maximum cvs. Massai and Mombaça, can be used in the semiarid condition.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a produtividade, características morfogênicas e estruturais e valor nutritivo de gramíneas forrageiras tropicais em condições semiáridas. Nove gramíneas foram avaliadas: Três cultivares de Urochloa brizantha (Marandu, MG4 e Piatã), Urochloa decumbens cv. Basilisk, Urochloa humidicola cv. Llanero, Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy e três cultivares de Megathyrsus maximum (Massai, capim-Mombaça e Tanzânia). O experimento foi conduzido em blocos completos casualizados em esquema de parcelas subdivididas com o fator principal (cultivar) e o fator secundário (estação) com cinco repetições por tratamento. O modelo estatístico incluiu o efeito fixo de tratamento (cultivar), e a estação do ano foi incluída como efeito aleatório dentro do tratamento. Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu, MG4 e Piatã e Urochloa decumbens cv Basilisk produziram em média 858 kg ha-1 de massa de forragem a mais que a cv. Kennedy e Llanero. Megathyrsus cv. Mombaça produziu 40% (4205 vs. 3001 kg ha-1) a mais de massa de forragem do que as demais cultivares de Megathyrsus maximum. Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy apresentou a menor (36%) eficiência no uso da água (EUA). Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy produziu menor quantidade de folhas (740 vs. 1319 kg ha-1) para as demais cultivares de Urochloa. Não houve efeito do tratamento na produtividade de folhas para as cultivares Megathyrsus maximum. Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Kennedy apresentou os maiores valores de nutrientes digestíveis totais (NDT) e digestibilidade da matéria seca (DMS) (+1,84 e 2,34%, respectivamente) em relação à outra cultivar de Urochloa. As cultivares Megathyrsus maximum tiveram pouco efeito sobre os valores nutritivos. As cultivares Marandu, Piatã e Massai apresentaram melhores respostas produtivas nas condições edafoclimáticas deste estudo. No entanto, estudos futuros devem ser realizados avaliando a adaptação da forrageira em condições semiáridas. Nesta condição de estudo, as gramíneas Urochloa brizantha cv. MG4, Marandu e Piatã, assim como o Megathyrsus maximum cv. Massai e Mombaça podem ser usados em condições semiáridas.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance, feed intake, carcass traits, and economic aspects of cattle fed different levels of supplementation during the growing phase (mineral supplementation-MS; low protein supplementation-PS, at 0.15% of body weight (BW); and a high protein-energy supplementation-PES at 0.40% of BW) and finished on the pasture with concentrate supplementation at 1.6% of BW. Ninety bulls were distributed in a completely randomized design and allocated into paddocks predominantly composed of Urochloa brizantha cv. Marandu grass. During the finishing phase, cattle were managed in paddocks of Urochloa decumbens grass. The average daily gain (ADG) and total weight gain during the growing phase were not different between animals fed PS (0.670 kg/day; 57.1 kg, respectively) and PES (0.730 kg/day; 62.4 kg, respectively), but both differed significantly from those supplemented with MS (0.540 kg/day; 45.1 kg). There was no difference between groups for average daily gain and total weight gain during the finishing phase (0.600 kg/day; 48.3 kg) and the same response was observed for carcass yield (55.18%, on average). However, bulls fed PES had higher hot carcass weight compared with those supplemented with MS and PS. Protein supplementation (0.15% of BW) and protein-energy supplementation (0.40% of BW) improved beef cattle performance during the growing phase. However, supplementation during the growing phase has a small impact on cattle performance in the finishing phase, although protein-energy supplementation at the growing phase improves the hot carcass weight and carcass traits during the finishing phase.

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This study was developed to examine the growth, yield, chemical composition and in situ degradability of elephant grass cv. Napier (Pennisetum purpureum). Five spraying protocols with biostimulants were tested, namely, Control - no application; 1BR - bioregulator at seven days; 2BR - bioregulator at seven days + bioregulator and foliar fertilization at 20 days; 2BR2 - bioregulator at seven days + bioregulator and foliar fertilization at 20 days + ethylene inhibitor at 30 days; and 3BR - bioregulator at seven days + bioregulator and foliar fertilization at 20 days + ethylene inhibitor and bioregulator at 30 days. The grass was cut evenly at a height of 15 cm and harvested at 70 days of regrowth. The experimental area was divided into two blocks according to the slope. Ninety plots were used, totaling an area of 4,608 m2. Each plot was composed of four 4-m rows spaced 80 cm apart. Chemical composition, morphological traits and forage digestibility data were evaluated. The 3BR protocol, with more bioregulator-based applications, resulted in higher canopy (9.78%) and stem (9.58%) compared with control group. The 2BR and 2BR2 treatments provided a 6.5% higher stem than control treatment. The improvement in the nutritional value of Pennisetum purpureum cv. Napier was due to the 17.55% increase in crude protein (CP) content provided by protocol 3BR relative to control group. Treatments 2BR2 and 3BR improved the effective degradability of dry matter (DM). The application of biostimulant protocols increased the potential degradability of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) (+4.1%), with the greatest response seen in treatment 2BR2 in comparison with control treatment. Biostimulant protocols increase the canopy and stem heights and CP content. The application of a bioregulator associated with foliar fertilization and ethylene inhibitor improves the effective degradability of DM and NDF and the potential degradability of NDF in Pennisetum purpureum cv. Napier harvested at 70 days of regrowth.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar o crescimento, a produtividade, a composição bromatológica e a degradabilidade in situ do capim-elefante cv. Napier (Pennisetum purpureum). Foram efetuados cinco diferentes protocolos de pulverização com bioestimulantes: Controle - nenhuma aplicação, 1BR - biorregulador aos 7 dias; 2BR - biorregulador aos 7 dias, biorregulador e adubação foliar aos 20 dias; 2BR2 - biorregulador aos 7 dias, biorregulador e adubação foliar aos 20 dias, inibidor de etileno aos 30 dias; 3BR - biorregulador aos 7 dias, biorregulador e adubação foliar aos 20 dias, inibidor de etileno e biorregulador aos 30 dias. Foi realizado o corte de uniformização do capim a 15 centímetros de altura, sendo a colheita efetuada aos 70 dias de rebrota. A área experimental foi dividida em dois blocos de acordo com a declividade. Foram utilizadas 90 parcelas, totalizando 4.608 m2 de área. Cada parcela foi composta por quatro linhas de quatro metros cada, com espaço entrelinhas de 80 centímetros. Os dados foram avaliados quanto à composição química, características morfológicas e digestibilidade da forragem. O protocolo 3BR, com mais aplicações à base de biorreguladores, resultou em dossel maior (9,78%) e maior altura de caule (9,58%) em relação ao grupo controle, bem como os tratamentos 2BR e 2BR2 promoveram aumento da altura de caule em 6,5% se comparado com tratamento controle. A melhoria no valor nutricional do Pennisetum purpureum cv. Napier se deu em função da elevação no teor de proteína bruta (PB) de 17,55% em relação ao grupo controle com o protocolo 3BR. Houve aumento da degradabilidade efetiva da matéria seca (MS) para os tratamentos 2BR2 e 3BR. A aplicação dos protocolos de bioestimulantes aumentou a degradabilidade potencial da fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) (+4,1%), com maior resposta para o tratamento 2BR2 em relação ao tratamento controle. Os protocolos de bioestimulantes elevam a altura do dossel e do caule e incrementam o teor de PB. A aplicação de biorregulador, associado à adubação foliar e inibidor de etileno melhora a degradabilidade efetiva da MS e FDN e a degradabilidade potencial da FDN do Pennisetum purpureum cv. Napier cortado aos 70 dias de rebrota.(AU)

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The objective was to evaluate the intake, digestibility, milk yield and composition of cows fed mesquite pod meal (MPM). Five crossbred dairy cows, with an average body weight of 450 ± 5 kg and producing 10 ± 1 kg of milk/day were distributed in a 5 × 5 Latin square arrangement with five periods of 20 days each, comprised of 15 days for adaptation to the experimental diets (T1 = 0%, T2 = 1.5%, T3 = 3.0%, T4 = 4.5% and T5 = 6.0% MPM) and 5 days for data collection. Variables were assessed by analysis of variance and regression at P < 0.01 and P < 0.05 of significance, using the Student's test. Animals were kept on pastures and the concentrates were provided at 6 kg/animal divided in two meals per day. The inclusion of 3.0% mesquite pod meal did not affect the intake, digestibility of nutrients and milk yield, but it changed milk composition. The dietary inclusion of 3.0% mesquite pod meal as a palatability enhancer increases the percentage of milk solids, lactose, fat and protein. Therefore, mesquite pod meal can be included in diets for dairy cows to improve the nutritive value of milk.

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The effect of exogenous amylase on the in vitro rumen digestion kinetics of whole-crop maize silage made from dent (RB9004) or flint grain type (RB9308) was evaluated at different phenological stages: soft dough (SOD), early dent (EAD), ½ milkline (½M) and ¾ milkline (¾M). Forage was harvested from 70 to 110 days after sowing. Two rumen-cannulated cows receiving or not exogenous amylase (0.7 g/kg dry matter-DM, provided to achieve 396 kilo Novo units of amylase activity/kg of TMR DM) were used as donor of ruminal fluid. The in vitro gas production kinetics was evaluated according to a dual-pool logistic model. The chemical composition and gas production kinetics were affected by the hybrid and phenological stages. The flint hybrid had lower range for chemical analysis among physiological stages. Harvesting at ½M and ¾M improved DM content, bromatological composition and silage quality parameters compared to dent or flint types. Amylase (i) increased methane (CH4 ) production and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) in ½M stage, (ii) improved digestion kinetics by reducing lag time and increasing total gas production and fermentation rates of non-fibrous carbohydrates (NFC) and fibrous carbohydrates (FC), and (iii) increased extent and fermentation rate of NFC and increased fermentation rate of FC fraction in whole-crop maize silages produced from dent or flint types in all phenological stages. Harvesting between ½M and ¾M is the best phenological stage to improve chemical composition and silage quality parameters. Exogenous amylase showed improvements on fibre digestion of silages at ½M and ¾M phenological stages in both grain types of corn.

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Objetivou-se avaliar o consumo, coeficiente de digestibilidade dos nutrientes, produção e composição química do leite de vacas em lactação mantidas a pasto submetidas à diferentes sistemas alimentares: pasto exclusivo (PE); pasto associado à cana-de-açúcar e ureia a 1% da matéria natural total (PCU); pasto associado a 4 kg dia−1 de suplemento concentrado (PSC); pasto associado à silagem de sorgo e 2 kg dia−1 de suplemento concentrado (PSC), e pasto associado à silagem de sorgo (PSS). O delineamento experimental foi quadrado latino 5×5, constituído de cinco períodos experimentais, com quatorze dias de adaptação e cinco dias de coleta. O consumo matéria seca do pasto, matéria seca total, matéria seca em relação ao peso corporal, fibra em detergente neutro e nutrientes digestiveis totais, não apresentaram efeito (P>0,10) em função dos sistemas alimentares. Constatou-se efeito (P<0,10) sobre o consumo de proteína bruta. No que se refere ao pasto associado ao suplemento concentrado, observou-se o maior consumo 1,50 kg dia−1, todavia, para extrato etéreo o pasto associado à silagem de sorgo e suplemento concentrado 0,19 kg dia−1, carboidrato não fibroso para pasto associado ao suplemento concentrado 2,18 kg dia−1, digestibilidade do extrato etéreo para pasto associado ao suplemento concentrado77,79 kg dia−1, possivelmente pelas variações nutricionais dos suplementos. Portanto nas condições desta pesquisa no tocante ao período primavera-verão, recomenda-se para vacas mestiças holandês x zebu com produção média de 15 kg leite dia−1 o sistema alimentar pasto exclusivo de Urocloa decumbens, pois para a produção e composição química do leite é eventualmente mais viável.

This study aimed to evaluate the intake, digestibility coefficient of nutrients, production and chemical composition of lactating dairy cows on pasture submitted to different feeding systems: exclusive pasture (PE); pasture associated with sugarcane and urea 1% of the total natural matter (PCU); pasture associated with 4 kg day −1 concentrate supplement (PSC); pasture associated with sorghum silage and 2 kg day −1 concentrate supplement (PSC), and pasture associated with sorghum silage (PSS). The experimental design was a Latin square 5 × 5, consisting of five experimental periods, with fourteen days of adaptation and five days of collection. Consuming dry matter pasture, total dry matter, dry matter in relation to body weight, neutral detergent fiber and totals digestible nutrients, showed no effect (P> 0.10) depending on the feeding systems. It was observed effect systems (P <0.10) on the consumption of crude protein pasture associated with for the concentrated supplement was observed higher consumption 1.50 kg day−1, still, extract ethereal or associated to silage sorghum grass and concentrated supplement 0.19 kg day−1, non-fibrous carbohydrate for pasture associated with the concentrated supplement 2.18 kg dia−1, digestibility of ethereal extract for pasture associated with the concentrate supplement77.79 kg day−1, possibly due to nutritional variations of supplements. Therefore under the conditions of this research regarding the spring-summer period, it is recommended for Dutch-zebu crossbred cows with an average production of 15 kg milk day−1, the exclusive pasture system of Urocloa decumbens, since for the production and chemical composition of the milk Is more feasible.

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Objetivou-se avaliar o consumo, coeficiente de digestibilidade dos nutrientes, produção e composição química do leite de vacas em lactação mantidas a pasto submetidas à diferentes sistemas alimentares: pasto exclusivo (PE); pasto associado à cana-de-açúcar e ureia a 1% da matéria natural total (PCU); pasto associado a 4 kg dia−1 de suplemento concentrado (PSC); pasto associado à silagem de sorgo e 2 kg dia−1 de suplemento concentrado (PSC), e pasto associado à silagem de sorgo (PSS). O delineamento experimental foi quadrado latino 5×5, constituído de cinco períodos experimentais, com quatorze dias de adaptação e cinco dias de coleta. O consumo matéria seca do pasto, matéria seca total, matéria seca em relação ao peso corporal, fibra em detergente neutro e nutrientes digestiveis totais, não apresentaram efeito (P>0,10) em função dos sistemas alimentares. Constatou-se efeito (P<0,10) sobre o consumo de proteína bruta. No que se refere ao pasto associado ao suplemento concentrado, observou-se o maior consumo 1,50 kg dia−1, todavia, para extrato etéreo o pasto associado à silagem de sorgo e suplemento concentrado 0,19 kg dia−1, carboidrato não fibroso para pasto associado ao suplemento concentrado 2,18 kg dia−1, digestibilidade do extrato etéreo para pasto associado ao suplemento concentrado77,79 kg dia−1, possivelmente pelas variações nutricionais dos suplementos. Portanto nas condições desta pesquisa no tocante ao período primavera-verão, recomenda-se para vacas mestiças holandês x zebu com produção média de 15 kg leite dia−1 o sistema alimentar pasto exclusivo de Urocloa decumbens, pois para a produção e composição química do leite é eventualmente mais viável.(AU)

This study aimed to evaluate the intake, digestibility coefficient of nutrients, production and chemical composition of lactating dairy cows on pasture submitted to different feeding systems: exclusive pasture (PE); pasture associated with sugarcane and urea 1% of the total natural matter (PCU); pasture associated with 4 kg day −1 concentrate supplement (PSC); pasture associated with sorghum silage and 2 kg day −1 concentrate supplement (PSC), and pasture associated with sorghum silage (PSS). The experimental design was a Latin square 5 × 5, consisting of five experimental periods, with fourteen days of adaptation and five days of collection. Consuming dry matter pasture, total dry matter, dry matter in relation to body weight, neutral detergent fiber and totals digestible nutrients, showed no effect (P> 0.10) depending on the feeding systems. It was observed effect systems (P <0.10) on the consumption of crude protein pasture associated with for the concentrated supplement was observed higher consumption 1.50 kg day−1, still, extract ethereal or associated to silage sorghum grass and concentrated supplement 0.19 kg day−1, non-fibrous carbohydrate for pasture associated with the concentrated supplement 2.18 kg dia−1, digestibility of ethereal extract for pasture associated with the concentrate supplement77.79 kg day−1, possibly due to nutritional variations of supplements. Therefore under the conditions of this research regarding the spring-summer period, it is recommended for Dutch-zebu crossbred cows with an average production of 15 kg milk day−1, the exclusive pasture system of Urocloa decumbens, since for the production and chemical composition of the milk Is more feasible.(AU)

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We evaluated the effect of inclusion of fine mesquite pod meal (FPM) in the diet on performance, preference and palatability of diets in feedlot lambs. Five diets were formulated with increasing levels of FPM (0, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0%). For performance evaluation, the design was completely randomized with five treatments and seven replications. For palatability and preference analysis, the same design was used, but the treatments consisted of diets with 0 and 3% FPM and fourteen replications. The palatability was assessed considering the amount of feed consumed within 30 min., and the preference, considering the feed intake after 24 hours. FPM had no influence on weight gain, but caused a reduction in intake and an increase in dry matter digestibility for inclusion level above 2.4%. The greatest contribution of FPM inclusion is due to the increase in neutral detergent fiber digestibility. The preference and palatability in feedlot lambs is not affected by the inclusion of 3% FPM.(AU)

Avaliou-se o efeito da inclusão de farelo fino de algaroba (FFA) na ração sobre o desempenho, a preferência e a palatabilidade de dietas em cordeiros confinados. Cinco rações foram formuladas com níveis crescentes de FFA (0; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0%). Para a avaliação de desempenho, o delineamento foi inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos e sete repetições. Para as avaliações de palatabilidade e preferência foi utilizado o mesmo delineamento, porém os tratamentos corresponderam as rações com 0 e 3% de FFA e quatorze repetições. A palatabilidade foi avaliada considerando a quantidade de ração consumida em 30 min. e a preferência considerando o consumo das rações após 24h. O FFA não afeta o ganho de peso de ovinos, mas reduz a ingestão e aumenta a digestibilidade da matéria seca para nível de inclusão acima de 2,4%. A maior contribuição da inclusão de FFA deve ao aumento na digestibilidade da fibra em detergente neutro. A preferência e a palatabilidade de dietas em cordeiros confinados não é afetada pela inclusão de 3% de FFA.(AU)

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We evaluated the effect of inclusion of fine mesquite pod meal (FPM) in the diet on performance, preference and palatability of diets in feedlot lambs. Five diets were formulated with increasing levels of FPM (0, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0%). For performance evaluation, the design was completely randomized with five treatments and seven replications. For palatability and preference analysis, the same design was used, but the treatments consisted of diets with 0 and 3% FPM and fourteen replications. The palatability was assessed considering the amount of feed consumed within 30 min., and the preference, considering the feed intake after 24 hours. FPM had no influence on weight gain, but caused a reduction in intake and an increase in dry matter digestibility for inclusion level above 2.4%. The greatest contribution of FPM inclusion is due to the increase in neutral detergent fiber digestibility. The preference and palatability in feedlot lambs is not affected by the inclusion of 3% FPM.

Avaliou-se o efeito da inclusão de farelo fino de algaroba (FFA) na ração sobre o desempenho, a preferência e a palatabilidade de dietas em cordeiros confinados. Cinco rações foram formuladas com níveis crescentes de FFA (0; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0%). Para a avaliação de desempenho, o delineamento foi inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos e sete repetições. Para as avaliações de palatabilidade e preferência foi utilizado o mesmo delineamento, porém os tratamentos corresponderam as rações com 0 e 3% de FFA e quatorze repetições. A palatabilidade foi avaliada considerando a quantidade de ração consumida em 30 min. e a preferência considerando o consumo das rações após 24h. O FFA não afeta o ganho de peso de ovinos, mas reduz a ingestão e aumenta a digestibilidade da matéria seca para nível de inclusão acima de 2,4%. A maior contribuição da inclusão de FFA deve ao aumento na digestibilidade da fibra em detergente neutro. A preferência e a palatabilidade de dietas em cordeiros confinados não é afetada pela inclusão de 3% de FFA.

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