In vitro Stimulation of Forage Fiber Degradation by Ruminal Microorganisms with Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract
| Lead Author | Varel |
|---|---|
| Reference | Varel, V. H., Kreikemeier, K. K., Jung, H. G., & Hatfield, R. D. (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 | |
9.7
Control
18
Amaferm
8.1%
Control
11.3%
Amaferm
8.3
Control
25.7
Amaferm
Supplemental Documents
Journal Article
| Lead Author | Varel |
|---|---|
| Reference | Varel, V. H., Kreikemeier, K. K., Jung, H. G., & Hatfield, R. D. (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 |
Abstract
| Lead Author | Varel |
|---|---|
| Reference | Varel, V. H., & Kreikemeier, K. K. (1993). “Influence of Feeding Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract (Amaferm) on In-Vitro 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 |
Final Report
| Lead Author | Varel |
|---|---|
| Reference | Varel, V. H., Kreikemeier, K. K., Jung, H. G., & Hatfield, R. (1993). “In vitro stimulation of forage fiber degradation by ruminal microorganisms with Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract.” U. S. Department of Agriculture. |
| Literature Type | Final Report |
| Year | 1993 |
| Summary |