In vitro Stimulation of Forage Fiber Degradation by Ruminal Microorganisms with Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract


Lead Author Varel
Reference

Varel, V.H., K.K. Kreikemeier, H.G. Jung, R.D. Hatfield. 1993 “In-vitro Stimulation of Forage Fiber Degradation by Ruminal Microorganisms with Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract.” J. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, pg. 3171-3176

Literature Type Journal Article
Product AMAFERM
Location USA, Nebraska

Trial  A

Year 1993
Summary The addition of Amaferm showed an increase in the NDF degradation of Bromegrass by 28% (p < 0.01) and Switchgrass by 12% (p < 0.01). Total bacteria increased 3-fold (p < 0.05) and cellulolytic 1.8-fold (p < 0.05).
Dose Various
Species Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat
Focus(es) Total and Cellulolytic Bacterial Concentrations, Mode of Action - Bacteria, Digestibility
Forage 90%
Concentrate 10%
Performance Measures
Cellulolytic Bacteria (106)

9.7

Control

18

Amaferm

NDF Digestibility: Bromegrass

8.1%

Control

11.3%

Amaferm

Total Bacteria (109)

8.3

Control

25.7

Amaferm

Supplemental Documents

85.1   Varel

Journal Article

Lead Author Varel
Reference

Varel, V.H., K.K. Kreikemeier, H.G. Jung, R.D. Hatfield. 1993 “In-vitro Stimulation of Forage Fiber Degradation by Ruminal Microorganisms with Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract.” J. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, pg. 3171-3176

Literature Type Journal Article
Year 1993
Summary
85.2   Varel

Abstract

Lead Author Varel
Reference

Varel, V.H. and K.K. Kreikemeier. 1993. “Influence of Feeding Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract (Amaferm) on In-Situ Fiber Degradation, Ruminal Parameters and Bacteria in Non-Lactating Cows Fed Alfalfa or Bromegrass Hay.” J. Anim. Sci. 71 (Suppl. 1): 287.

Literature Type Abstract
Year 1993
Summary
85.3   Varel

Final Report

Lead Author Varel
Reference

Varel, V.H. and K.K. Kreikemeier, H.G. Jung and R. Hatfield., 1993. “In vitro stimulation of forage fiber degradation by ruminal microorganisms with Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract.”

Literature Type Final Report
Year 1993
Summary