Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle
The impact of fermented concentrate on the growth and rumen health of beef cattle remains an area of emerging research. This study aimed to assess the influence of a fermented concentrate (TRT) compared to a conventional concentrate (CON) on the growth, rumen fermentation characteristics, and microb...
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| description | The impact of fermented concentrate on the growth and rumen health of beef cattle remains an area of emerging research. This study aimed to assess the influence of a fermented concentrate (TRT) compared to a conventional concentrate (CON) on the growth, rumen fermentation characteristics, and microbiota composition in Korean cattle. Using a crossover design, eight cattle were alternately fed TRT and CON diets, with subsequent analysis of feed components, rumen fermentation parameters, and microbial profiles. TRT and CON diets did not differ significantly in their effect on animal growth metrics. However, the TRT diet was associated with reduced digestibility of rapidly degradable carbohydrates and modified rumen fermentation patterns, as evidenced by an elevated pH and increased acetate-to-propionate ratio (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Furthermore, the TRT diet increased the abundance of lactic acid bacteria, <i>Bacillus</i>, and yeast and organic acid levels in the rumen (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Moreover, Lachnospiraceae and Bacteroidales populations in the rumen and fecal <i>Akkermansia</i> abundance increased in the TRT group compared to the CON group. These microbial changes suggest a potential enhancement of the immune system and overall health of the host. Further research on the long-term implications of incorporating fermented concentrate into cattle diets is warranted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7556d2b508d04577b2bd4de8cbe255e02023-12-08T15:10:28ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-11-011323362210.3390/ani13233622Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef CattleSeul Lee0Chae Hwa Ryu1Youl Chang Back2Sung Dae Lee3Hyeran Kim4Animal Nutrition and Physiology Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of KoreaAnimal Nutrition and Physiology Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of KoreaAnimal Nutrition and Physiology Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of KoreaAnimal Nutrition and Physiology Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of KoreaAnimal Nutrition and Physiology Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of KoreaThe impact of fermented concentrate on the growth and rumen health of beef cattle remains an area of emerging research. This study aimed to assess the influence of a fermented concentrate (TRT) compared to a conventional concentrate (CON) on the growth, rumen fermentation characteristics, and microbiota composition in Korean cattle. Using a crossover design, eight cattle were alternately fed TRT and CON diets, with subsequent analysis of feed components, rumen fermentation parameters, and microbial profiles. TRT and CON diets did not differ significantly in their effect on animal growth metrics. However, the TRT diet was associated with reduced digestibility of rapidly degradable carbohydrates and modified rumen fermentation patterns, as evidenced by an elevated pH and increased acetate-to-propionate ratio (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Furthermore, the TRT diet increased the abundance of lactic acid bacteria, <i>Bacillus</i>, and yeast and organic acid levels in the rumen (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Moreover, Lachnospiraceae and Bacteroidales populations in the rumen and fecal <i>Akkermansia</i> abundance increased in the TRT group compared to the CON group. These microbial changes suggest a potential enhancement of the immune system and overall health of the host. Further research on the long-term implications of incorporating fermented concentrate into cattle diets is warranted.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/23/3622fermented concentratebeef cattlegrowth performancerumen fermentationmicrobial diversity |
| spellingShingle | Seul Lee Chae Hwa Ryu Youl Chang Back Sung Dae Lee Hyeran Kim Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle Animals fermented concentrate beef cattle growth performance rumen fermentation microbial diversity |
| title | Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle |
| title_full | Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle |
| title_short | Effect of Fermented Concentrate on Ruminal Fermentation, Ruminal and Fecal Microbiome, and Growth Performance of Beef Cattle |
| title_sort | effect of fermented concentrate on ruminal fermentation ruminal and fecal microbiome and growth performance of beef cattle |
| topic | fermented concentrate beef cattle growth performance rumen fermentation microbial diversity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/23/3622 |
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