Results  (51) 


Lead Author Essig
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
BCS

4.8

Control

5.2

Amaferm

Weight Gain

123

Control

219

Amaferm

Calf Weaning Weight

379

Control

387

Amaferm

Lead Author Harris
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
Milk-Mid Lactation

24.7kg

Control

25.3kg

Amaferm

Milk Fat %

3.55

Control

3.66

Amaferm

Lead Author Terrell
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
Birth weight

109.1 grams

Control

115.8 grams

Amaferm

Packed Cell Volume

76.7% of initial

Control

79.6% of initial

Amaferm

Live Births

6.4 pups

Control

6.7 pups

Amaferm

Feed intake of Beagles

723 grams

Control

1072 grams

Amaferm

Hemoblogin

74.1% of initial

Control

79.8% of initial

Amaferm

Number of pups weaned

4.4 pups

Control

5.3 pups

Amaferm

Average gain in weight

1646 grams

Control

1791 grams

Amaferm

Feed intake of mongrels

916 grams

Control

1267 grams

Amaferm

Still births

0.63 pups

Control

0.17 pups

Amaferm

Congenital anomalies

0.00 pups

Control

0.42 pups

Amaferm

Number of pups that died

2.0 pups

Control

1.4 pups

Amaferm

Lead Author Huber
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
Milk-Mid Lactation

22.6kg

Control

23.6kg

Amaferm

Water Intake

108.6 l/d

Control

118.9 l/d

Amaferm

Lead Author Marcus
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
Milk-Early Lactation

29.0 kg

Control

30.7 kg

Amaferm

Milk Fat

3.64%

Control

3.77%

Amaferm

Lead Author Wallentine
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
Milk-Early Lactation

30.1 kg

Control

33.7 kg

Amaferm

Milk-Mid Lactation

29.1 kg

Control

27.9 kg

Amaferm

Milk-Full Lactation

29.6 kg

Control

30.7 kg

Amaferm

Lead Author Arambel
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
Dry Matter Digestibility

46.9%

Control

51.9%

Amaferm

Total VFA

43.9 mmol/mL

Control

59.6 mmol/mL

Amaferm

Lead Author KeIlems
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
Milk-Early Lactation

35.6 kg

Control

38.9 kg

Amaferm

Milk-Mid Lactation

36.1 kg

Control

38.2 kg

Amaferm

Milk-Late Lactation

33.3kg

Control

34.7kg

Amaferm

Lead Author Thome
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
ADG

1.51kg

Control

1.53kg

Amaferm

F:G

5.39

Control

5.28

Amaferm

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
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

Lead Author KeIlems
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
Milk - Full Lactation

27.1 kg

Control

28.5 kg

Amaferm

3.5% FCM

28.4 kg

Control

29.5 kg

Amaferm

Lead Author Allison
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
ADG

.45kg

Control

.69kg

Amaferm

Lead Author Frumholtz
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
Total Bacteria 109mL

15.1

Control

27.1

Amaferm

Cellulolytic Bacteria 109mL

0.51

Control

1.47

Amaferm

Total VFA

69.5 mmol/L

Control

76.9 mmol/L

Amaferm

Lead Author Gomez-Alarcon
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
Dry Matter Digestibility

64.0%

Control

71.9%

Amaferm

NDF Digestibility

50.7%

Control

57.1%

Amaferm

Microbial Protein (High Forage Diet)

1227 g/d

Control

1529 g/d

Amaferm

Microbial Protein (Low Forage Diet)

1283 g/d

Control

1760 g/d

Amaferm

Lead Author KeIlems
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
Milk - Full lactation

26.00 kgs

Control

27.70 kgs

Amaferm

Milk-Late Lactation

22.22 kg

Control

24.49 kg

Amaferm