Effect of Yeast Culture and Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract on Ruminal Characteristics and Nutrient Digestibility


Lead Author Wiedmeier
Reference

Wiedmeier, R.D., M.J. Arambel, and J. L. Walters. 1987. “Effect of Yeast Culture and Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract on Ruminal Characteristics and Nutrient Digestibility.” J. Dairy Sci. 70:2063—2068.

Literature Type Journal Article
Product AMAFERM
Location Arizona

Trial  A

Year 1987
Summary Amaferm stimulated total and cellulolytic bacterial numbers in sheep rumen fluid by 29% and 94% respectively (P<0.05).
Dose 2.63 g/h/d
Species Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat
Focus(es) VFA, Mode of Action - Bacteria, Digestibility
Forage 48%
Concentrate 52%
Performance Measures
Total Bacteria 108/mL

196.2

Control

223.5

Amaferm

Cellulolytic Bacteria 108/mL

25.0

Control

39.1

Amaferm

Total VFA

64.6 mmol/L

Control

67.9 mmol/L

Amaferm

Dry Matter Digestibility

77.0%

Control

79.8%

Amaferm

Supplemental Documents

21.1   Wiedmeier

Journal Article

Lead Author Wiedmeier
Reference

Wiedmeier, R.D., M.J. Arambel, and J. L. Walters. 1987. “Effect of Yeast Culture and Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract on Ruminal Characteristics and Nutrient Digestibility.” J. Dairy Sci. 70:2063—2068.

Literature Type Journal Article
Year 1987
Summary
21.2   Wiedmeier

Dissertation

Lead Author Wiedmeier
Reference

Wiedmeier R.D. 1986. “Manipulation of Ruminal Fermentation and Nutrient Utilization in Cattle Fed Energy Dense Diets.” Utah State University. Doctoral Dissertation.

Literature Type Dissertation
Year 1986
Summary