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Ration particle size has different effects on digestive but not production parameters in higher-yielding (Holstein) compared to lower-yielding (Girolando) cows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 May 2024

Rafael Sandin Ribeiro ,
Abias Santos Silva Open the ORCID record for Abias Santos Silva [Opens in a new window] ,
Jaciara Diavão ,
João Paulo Sacramento ,
Duarte Minighin ,
Thierry Ribeiro Tomich ,
Fernanda Samarini Machado ,
Mariana Magalhães Campos ,
Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro Pereira  and
Rogério Martins Maurício
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Rafael Sandin Ribeiro
Affiliation:
Department of Biosystems and Engineering, Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei, MG, Brazil
Abias Santos Silva
Affiliation:
Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
Jaciara Diavão
Affiliation:
Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
João Paulo Sacramento
Affiliation:
Department of Biosystems and Engineering, Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei, MG, Brazil
Duarte Minighin
Affiliation:
Department of Biosystems and Engineering, Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei, MG, Brazil
Thierry Ribeiro Tomich
Affiliation:
Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
Fernanda Samarini Machado
Affiliation:
Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
Mariana Magalhães Campos
Affiliation:
Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro Pereira
Affiliation:
Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
Rogério Martins Maurício
Affiliation:
Department of Biosystems and Engineering, Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei, MG, Brazil
Alexandre Vieira Chaves*
Affiliation:
School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Corresponding author: Alexandre Vieira Chaves Email: alex.chaves@sydney.edu.au
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Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of total mixed ration particle size (length) and breed of cow on intake dynamics, animal performance and CH4 emissions, comparing high yielding Holstein and low yielding Girolando cows. The experimental design was 2 × 2 Latin Square arranged as a crossover factorial scheme with two diets (short particle size, SPS and long particle size, LPS) and the two breed compositions. The design comprised two periods of 26 d each, where all data collection was performed at cow level. No influence of the particle size occurred for the passage rate, neutral detergent fiber digestibility, performance and milk composition, methane emissions or ruminal fermentation parameters. Girolando cows had greater dry matter intake (DMI) when fed SPS, while Holsteins had the same (P < 0.05). Girolando cows had lower dry matter digestibility when fed LPS compared to SPS, while Holsteins had the opposite effect (P < 0.05). Also, the digestibility of crude protein and non-fibrous carbohydrates decreased in Girolando cows fed LPS, but not in Holsteins (P < 0.05). Girolando cows reduced DMI by 10.6% when fed LPS diet (P < 0.05). Girolando had an increased eating rate (+24 g of DM/min; P < 0.05) compared to Holstein cows, but Holstein cows had a lower CH4 intensity (by 29.7%: P < 0.05). Girolando cows increased the dry matter intake when fed a diet with short particle size, while the same did not happen in Holsteins. Dry matter digestibility increased in Holsteins when fed long particle size, while the opposite was observed in Girolando cows. Nutrient digestibility was reduced in Girolando cows when fed short particle size. Particle size did not influence eating time, eating rate, feed trough visits, visits with intake, milk yield and composition regardless of the breed. Reducing particle size increased CH4 intensity in both breeds.

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CH4 intensitypassage raterumen fermentationsorting behavior
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Journal of Dairy Research , First View , pp. 1 - 6
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Hannah Dairy Research Foundation

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