Results (51)
Lead Author | Essig |
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Reference | Essig, H.W., E.G. Morrison, J.L. Holliman, and L.J. Smithson. 1977. “Influence of Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract on Low Quality Roughage Utilization.” MAFES Information Bulleting 849. Mississippi State University. |
Literature Type | Proceedings & Bulletins |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Mississippi |
Year | 1977 |
Summary | VitaFerm supplementation to cows resulted in a significantly improved body condition score of 4.8 (adjusted from publication) compared with 5.2 (p<.01) over the period Decmber through March; however, the supplementation did not result in significant differences in calf birth weight, weaning weight, average weight per day of age, nor did it result in greater digestible energy, dry matter digestibility, or nitrogen retention. Amaferm appeared to lower the total VFA concentration in the rumen fluid. |
Dose | 3 g/h/d |
Species | Beef |
Focus(es) | Body Condition Score (BCS) |
Forage | 100% |
Concentrate | 0% |
Performance Measures |
4.8
Control
5.2
Amaferm
123
Control
219
Amaferm
379
Control
387
Amaferm
Lead Author | Harris |
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Reference | Harris, B, Jr., H.H. Van Horn, K.E. Manookian, S.P. Marshall, M.J. Taylor and C.J. Wilcox. 1983. “Sugarcane Silage, Sodium Hydroxide and Steam Pressure-Treated Sugarcane Bagasse, Corn Silage, Cottonseed Hulls, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Aspergillus oryzae Product in Complete Rations for Lactating Cows." J. Dairy Sci. 66:1474-1485. |
Literature Type | Journal Article |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Florida |
Year | 1983 |
Summary | Amaferm, fed through VitaFerm to dairy cows, did not effect DMI or milk yield on corn silage diets, but tended to increase milk fat (P < .10) and fat yield (P < .05). However, overall the effect of Amaferm was not significant, as the effects on pelleted cottonseed hull diets tended to be negative. |
Dose | 2 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Milk |
Forage | 23% |
Concentrate | 77% |
Performance Measures |
24.7kg
Control
25.3kg
Amaferm
3.55
Control
3.66
Amaferm
Lead Author | Terrell |
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Reference | Terrell, S.S., J.B. Vaughn, Jr., W.E. Bertrand, R.P. Knowles, H.H. Bassham, 1984. “On Trial: An Enzyme-Producing Food Supplement for Dogs.” Vet. Med 11:1367-1377. |
Literature Type | Journal Article |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Florida |
Year | 1984 |
Summary | Amaferm fed dogs tended to out perform controls at every stage in terms of weight maintenance, live births, stillbirths, and pup survival and growth, however, results were not significant. Throughout gestation and weaning, females fed Amaferm maintained their hemoglobin concentrations better than controls, and pups from these animals were larger at birth and generally grew at a faster rate. An unexpected positive association with congenital anomalies and Amaferm use was not explained, but it was suggested that this deserved further monitoring. Note: Biozyme D was fed at the maintenance dosage, which was 50% less than the recommended level for pregnancy and lactation. |
Dose | 0.1 g/h/d |
Species | Dog |
Focus(es) | Litter Performance, Reproduction, Gain |
Forage | NA |
Concentrate | NA |
Performance Measures |
109.1 grams
Control
115.8 grams
Amaferm
76.7% of initial
Control
79.6% of initial
Amaferm
6.4 pups
Control
6.7 pups
Amaferm
723 grams
Control
1072 grams
Amaferm
74.1% of initial
Control
79.8% of initial
Amaferm
4.4 pups
Control
5.3 pups
Amaferm
1646 grams
Control
1791 grams
Amaferm
916 grams
Control
1267 grams
Amaferm
0.63 pups
Control
0.17 pups
Amaferm
0.00 pups
Control
0.42 pups
Amaferm
2.0 pups
Control
1.4 pups
Amaferm
Lead Author | Huber |
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Reference | Huber J.T., G.E. Higginbotham, and R. Gomez, 1986. “Influence of Feeding an Aspergillus oryzae Culture During Hot Weather on Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows.” J. Dairy Sci. 69 (Suppl 1):290. |
Literature Type | Abstract |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Arizona |
Year | 1986 |
Summary | Amaferm resulted in improvements in milk production, increased water intake, and slightly lower rectal temperatures and respiration rates (P<.25) compared with cows not supplemented with Amaferm. |
Dose | 3 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Heat Stress, Milk |
Forage | 75% |
Concentrate | 25% |
Performance Measures |
22.6kg
Control
23.6kg
Amaferm
108.6 l/d
Control
118.9 l/d
Amaferm
Lead Author | Marcus |
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Reference | Marcus, K.M., J.T. Huber, and S. Cramer, 1986. “Influence of Feeding VitaFerm During Hot Weather on Performance of Lactating Cows in a Large Dairy Herd.” J. Dairy Sci. 69 (Suppl 1):292. |
Literature Type | Abstract |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Arizona |
Year | 1986 |
Summary | Amaferm resulted in an increase in milk production of 5.9% and a 3.4% increase in milk fat % compared with control in Holstein cows that were in a lactation study from June to November in Arizona. |
Dose | 2 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Milk Components, Heat Stress, Milk |
Forage | NA |
Concentrate | NA |
Performance Measures |
29.0 kg
Control
30.7 kg
Amaferm
3.64%
Control
3.77%
Amaferm
Lead Author | Wallentine |
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Reference | Wallentine, M.V., N.P. Johnston, D. Andrus, R. Jones, J.T. Huber, and G. Higginbotham, 1986. “The Effect of Feeding Aspergillus oryzae Culture-Vitamin Mix on the Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows During Periods of Heat Stress.” J. Dairy Sci. 69 (Suppl 1):294. |
Literature Type | Abstract |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | USA |
Year | 1986 |
Summary | Amaferm resulted in a 12% increase in 4% FCM in early lactation and a 3.7% increase in 4% FCM for the total experimental period (0-120 DIM), with similar feed intakes as controls. Greatest response was when the ambient temperature was above 32.2°C, Amaferm increased (P < .05) respiration rate and rectal temperature in early lactation and overall. However, respiration rate and rectal temperature were not different in later lactation (61-120 DIM). |
Dose | 3 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Heat Stress, Milk |
Forage | NA |
Concentrate | NA |
Performance Measures |
30.1 kg
Control
33.7 kg
Amaferm
29.1 kg
Control
27.9 kg
Amaferm
29.6 kg
Control
30.7 kg
Amaferm
Lead Author | Arambel |
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Reference | Arambel, M.J., R.D. Wiedmeier, and J.L. Walters, 1987. “Influence of Donor Animal Adaptation to Added Yeast Culture and/or Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation.” Nutr. Rpt. Int. Vol. 35:3 pg. 433-436. |
Literature Type | Journal Article |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Utah |
Year | 1987 |
Summary | Amaferm resulted in increased rumen protein degradation (p < .05) as determined by increased levels of branched-chain VFA. In-vitro dry matter digestibility, and total VFA were greater with Amaferm following a 21 day diet adaptation. |
Dose | 2.6 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | VFA, Digestibility |
Forage | 100% |
Concentrate | 0% |
Performance Measures |
46.9%
Control
51.9%
Amaferm
43.9 mmol/mL
Control
59.6 mmol/mL
Amaferm
Lead Author | KeIlems |
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Reference | Kellems, R.O., N.P. Johnston, M.V. Wallentine, A. Lagerstedt, D. Andrus, R. Jones, and J.T. Huber. 1987. “Effect of Feeding Aspergillus oryzae on Performance of Cows During Early Lactation.” J. Dairy Sci. 70 (Suppl 1): 219. |
Literature Type | Abstract |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Arizona |
Year | 1987 |
Summary | Amaferm resulted in significant increases in 3.5% FCM between 40-90 DIM, 91-120 DIM and 121-150 DIM. BCS and average days open were not different. |
Dose | 3 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Milk |
Forage | NA |
Concentrate | NA |
Performance Measures |
35.6 kg
Control
38.9 kg
Amaferm
36.1 kg
Control
38.2 kg
Amaferm
33.3kg
Control
34.7kg
Amaferm
Lead Author | Thome |
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Reference | Thome, D.D., J.M. Roberts, F.W. Fox, J.W. Algeo. 1987. "Comparison of Amaferm (Aspergillus oryzae culture) and Monensin Using a Starter Ration on Weanling Calves". J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl 1.) 516. |
Literature Type | Abstract |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | California |
Year | 1987 |
Summary | Amaferm resulted in a slight trend toward improved average daily gain and feed efficiency in starter rations to feedlot calves, however, the differences were not significant. |
Dose | 1.9 g/h/d |
Species | Beef |
Focus(es) | ADG, Feed Efficiency |
Forage | 50% |
Concentrate | 50% |
Performance Measures |
1.51kg
Control
1.53kg
Amaferm
5.39
Control
5.28
Amaferm
Lead Author | Wiedmeier |
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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 |
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 |
196.2
Control
223.5
Amaferm
25.0
Control
39.1
Amaferm
64.6 mmol/L
Control
67.9 mmol/L
Amaferm
77.0%
Control
79.8%
Amaferm
Effect of Feeding Amaferm and VitaFerm on Performance of Holstein Cows During Lactation Cycle
Lead Author | KeIlems |
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Reference | KeIlems, R.O., A. Lagerstedt, D. Andrus, M.V. Wallentine, R Jones and J.T. Huber. 1988. “Effect of feeding Amaferm and VitaFerm on Performance of Holstein Cows During Lactation Cycle.” J. Dairy Sci. 71 (Suppl 1) 220. |
Literature Type | Abstract |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Arizona |
Year | 1988 |
Summary | Following a three week adaption period, Amaferm resulted in a 3.9% improvement in FCM in Holstein cows. There was no significant different in feed intake. |
Dose | 3 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Milk |
Forage | NA |
Concentrate | NA |
Performance Measures |
27.1 kg
Control
28.5 kg
Amaferm
28.4 kg
Control
29.5 kg
Amaferm
Lead Author | Allison |
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Reference | Allison, B.C., R.L. McCraw. 1989. “Efficacy of Vita-Ferm Formula for Stocker Calves.” Animal Science Dept. (Nov) Newsletter N.C. State University. |
Literature Type | Controlled Field Trial |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | North Carolina |
Year | 1989 |
Summary | VitaFerm resulted in a 0.24 kg increase in ADG during the first 28 day following feedlot arrival. There were no differences in ADG later in the feedlot period. |
Dose | 2 g/h/d |
Species | Beef |
Focus(es) | ADG |
Forage | 56% |
Concentrate | 44% |
Performance Measures |
.45kg
Control
.69kg
Amaferm
Lead Author | Frumholtz |
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Reference | Frumholtz, P.P., C.J. Newbold and R.J. Wallace. 1989. “Influence of Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract on the Fermentation of a Basal Ration in the Rumen Simulation Technique (Rusitec).” J. Agric. Sci (Camb.) 113:169-172. |
Literature Type | Journal Article |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Scotland |
Year | 1989 |
Summary | Amaferm resulted in a 179% increase in the total number of ruminal bacteria and a 288% greater number of cellulolytic bacteria with a 45% reduction in protozoal numbers compared with the control treatment lacking Amaferm. |
Dose | 0.25 g/d |
Species | Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat |
Focus(es) | VFA, Mode of Action - Bacteria |
Forage | 50% |
Concentrate | 50% |
Performance Measures |
15.1
Control
27.1
Amaferm
0.51
Control
1.47
Amaferm
69.5 mmol/L
Control
76.9 mmol/L
Amaferm
Lead Author | Gomez-Alarcon |
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Reference | Gomez-Alarcon, R.A., C. Dudas, J.T., Huber. 1990. “Influence of Cultures of Aspergillus oryzae on Rumen and Total Tract Digestibility of Dietary Components.” J. Dairy Sci. 73:703-710. |
Literature Type | Journal Article |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Arizona |
Year | 1990 |
Summary | Amaferm supplementation resulted in a 36% improvement in NDF digestibility and a 41% improvement in ADF digestibility in Holstein cows fed a mixed ration of grain and alfalfa hay. Amaferm also increased the rate of in-situ digestion and the amount of microbial protein. |
Dose | 3 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Microbial Protein, Digestibility |
Forage | NA |
Concentrate | NA |
Performance Measures |
64.0%
Control
71.9%
Amaferm
50.7%
Control
57.1%
Amaferm
1227 g/d
Control
1529 g/d
Amaferm
1283 g/d
Control
1760 g/d
Amaferm
Lead Author | KeIlems |
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Reference | Kellems, R.O., A. Lagerstedt and M.V. Wallentine. 1990. “Effect of Feeding Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract or Aspergillus oryzae plus Yeast Culture plus Mineral and Vitamin Supplement on Performance of Holstein Cows during a Complete Lactation.” J. Dairy Sci. 73:2922-2928. |
Literature Type | Journal Article |
Product | AMAFERM |
Location | Arizona |
Year | 1990 |
Summary | In a complete lactation study with 150 early-lactation Holstein cows, Amaferm increased total milk production per cow by 6.5% overall, and increased milk production per cow by 10.2% from week 18 to the end of lactation, with no increase in feed intake, compared to the control cows. |
Dose | 3 g/h/d |
Species | Dairy |
Focus(es) | Milk |
Forage | 35% |
Concentrate | 65% |
Performance Measures |