Influence of Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract (Amaferm) and Barley Supplementation on In-Situ Nutrient Degradability and Ruminal pH in Steers Fed Low-Quality Hay
| Lead Author | Westvig |
|---|---|
| Reference | Westvig, R.M., J.S. Caton and D.O. Erickson. 1991. “Influence of Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract (Amaferm) and Barley Supplementation on In-Situ Nutrient Degradability and Ruminal pH in Steers Fed Low-Quality Hay.” J. Anim. Sci. Western Sec. Proc. 42:247-251. |
| Literature Type | Journal Article |
| Product | AMAFERM |
| Location | USA, North Dakota |
Trial A
| Year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Summary | Amaferm supplementation resulted in increased ruminal pH at 1 and 24 hours post-feeding compared with non-Amaferm supplemented steers that were fed a low-protein prairiegrass hay diet. NDF degradation of the prairiegrass was improved in the cannulated steers by 26% and in situ by 30%. The addition of Amferm helped alleviate the reduction in digestion associated with the feeding of barley. |
| Dose | 2 g/h/d |
| Species | Beef |
| Focus(es) | pH, Digestibility |
| Forage | 100% |
| Concentrate | 0% |
| Performance Measures | |
19.42%
Control
24.4%
Amaferm
21.23%
Control
27.63%
Amaferm
6.36
Control
6.47
Amaferm
6.28
Control
6.46
Amaferm
Supplemental Documents
Journal Article
| Lead Author | Westvig |
|---|---|
| Reference | Westvig, R.M., J.S. Caton and D.O. Erickson. 1991. “Influence of Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract (Amaferm) and Barley Supplementation on In-Situ Nutrient Degradability and Ruminal pH in Steers Fed Low-Quality Hay.” J. Anim. Sci. Western Sec. Proc. 42:247-251. |
| Literature Type | Journal Article |
| Year | 1991 |
| Summary |
Abstract
| Lead Author | Westvig |
|---|---|
| Reference | Westvig, R.M., J.S. Caton and D.O. Erickson. 1993. “Influence of Barley and Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract Supplementation on Microbial Efficiency, Duodenal Crude Protein, and Amino Acid Flows and Digesta Kinetics in Steers Fed Priaire Hay.” J. Anim. Sci. 71 (Suppl 1): 81. |
| Literature Type | Abstract |
| Year | 1993 |
| Summary |