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Effect of napier grass supplemented with Gliricidia sepium, Sapindus rarak or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis on in vitro rumen fermentation profiles and methanogenesis Yuliana, P.; Laconi, E. B.; Jayanegara, A.; Achmadi, S. S.; Samsudin, A. A.
Journal of the Indonesian Tropical Animal Agriculture Vol 44, No 2 (2019): June
Publisher : Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jitaa.44.2.167-176

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This study examined the supplementation effects of gliricidia leaves(GL, Gliricidia sepium), lerak fruit(LF, Sapindus rarak), or hibiscusleaves(HL, Hibiscusrosa-sinensis) on in vitro rumen fermentation and methanogenesis and made a comparisonwith the Napier grass (NG, Pennisetum purpureum) grass. In vitro rumen fermentation was designed according to a randomized complete block design with four replications and seven treatments: NG, GL, LF, HL, NG 70% + GL 30%, NG 70% + LF 30%and NG 70% + HL 30%. The generated data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Duncan’s multiple range test and compared among treatment means.Addition of a plant containing saponin such as LF or HL to NG did not alter gas production after 24 and 48 h of incubation period in comparison to NG alone.The HLalone or blended with NGproduced the highest IVOMDduring the fermentation processas compared to other treatments (P<0.05). Adding LF supplement either singly or in combination significantly (P<0.05) reduced methane production in terms of %TVFA as compared to NG. Supplementation of LF plants has shifted VFA proportion towards more propionate and less acetate. The microbial population of LF, whether single or in combination had a tendency to reduce the rumen protozoa population but had no effect on methanogen population. It can be concluded that utilization of saponin-rich materials is particularly beneficial for reducing ruminal methane emission.
Modulatory effects of Macaranga tanarius leaves on rumen fermentation and fatty acid biohydrogenation in sheep: an in vitro study Jotham, S.; Muhammad, A. I.; Samsudin, A. A.
Journal of the Indonesian Tropical Animal Agriculture Vol 50, No 3 (2025): September
Publisher : Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jitaa.50.3.145-158

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This study investigated the in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics, metabolism, and apparent biohydrogenation of fatty acids in Macaranga tanarius leaves (MTL) as a potential feed for sheep, compared to Napier grass (NG). Rumen fluid from four cannulated Dorper sheep was used to assess the in vitro fermentation kinetics of 200 mg of each forage. The analysis included gas production, in vitro dry matter and organic matter digestibility (IVDMD and IVOMD), volatile fatty acid (VFA) pro-duction, metabolizable energy (ME), and fatty acid profiles, including biohydrogenation. Metaboliza-ble energy (ME), gas production, and the in vitro digestibility of dry matter (IVDMD) and organic mat-ter (IVOMD) were significantly higher (P < 0.05) for the MTL group than for the NG group. This was accompanied by higher crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE) and non-fibre carbohydrates (NFC) in the MTL group. Conversely, neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and acid detergent lignin (ADL) were nega-tively correlated with CP, IVDMD, and IVOMD (P < 0.001), while strong positive correlations were observed among CO, IVDMD, and IVOMD (P < 0.001). Overall, Macaranga tanarius leaves demon-strated superior in vitro rumen fermentation efficiency, evidenced by enhanced digestibility, energy yield, and biohydrogenation capacity relative to Napier grass. These findings suggest that M. tanarius leaves hold significant promise as a sustainable and nutritious feed resource for sheep, with implica-tions for optimizing ruminant nutrition and productivity.
Effect of rumen-protected fat on in vitro rumen fermentation and apparent biohydrogenation of fatty acids Behan, A. A.; Chwen, L. T.; Kaka, U.; Muhammad, A. I.; Samsudin, A. A.
Journal of the Indonesian Tropical Animal Agriculture Vol 49, No 3 (2024): September
Publisher : Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jitaa.49.3.252-263

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of rumen-protected fat (RPF) on in vitro fermentation profiles and biohydrogenation of fatty acids. The treatment diets were basal diet (70:30 concentrate to rice straw) with no RPF (CON), basal diet plus prilled fat (PF), basal diet plus prilled fat with lecithin (PFL) and basal diet plus calcium soap of palm fatty acids (CaS). In vitro gas production, fermentation kinetics, in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD), metabolizable energy (ME), rumen fermentation and fatty acid profile were determined. The results show that RPF did not affect cumulative gas production and gas production kinetics. PFL significantly (p < 0.05) improved IVDMD and IVOMD, although the addition of RPF did not affect ME. The volatile fatty acid (VFA), pH, ammonia nitrogen, methane, and molar proportion of VFA were not significantly influenced by the RPF; methane was numerically reduced because of PFL treatment. The concentration of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids increased (p < 0.05) whereas that of saturated fatty acids decreased in the control diet. The biohydrogenation of C18:2n-6 and C18 unsaturated fatty acids was enhanced (p < 0.05) by PFL. These findings suggest that PFL enhances gas production, decreases methane and increases the biohydrogenation of C18:2n6 without disrupting rumen fermentation.
Reproductive Performance and Physiological Responses in Awassi Ewes Under Intravaginal Sponges Application and Fed Selenium and Vitamin E Saeed, O. A.; Ahmed, N. K.; Taha, M. M.; Abedal-Majed, M. A.; Ali, F. M.; Samsudin, A. A.
Tropical Animal Science Journal Vol. 47 No. 3 (2024): Tropical Animal Science Journal
Publisher : Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5398/tasj.2024.47.3.265

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This study was carried out to investigate the impact of feeding selenium (Se) and vitamin E on the physiological and reproductive performance of 18 multiparous Awassi ewes through the breeding season. The ewes received three levels of oral selenium-vitamin E for 60 days until the study was completed. The experimental ewes were assigned into three groups; the control group (SE0) received 2 mL of sterile saline per head, the second group (SE1) received 1.5 mL/head Se and vitamin E (150 mg α-Tocopherol acetate + 0.15 mg Sodium selenite), while the third group (SE2) received 3 mL/head (150 mg α-Tocopherol acetate + 0.15 mg Sodium selenite). The SE1 and SE2 groups demonstrated significant highest (p<0.05) rate of conception and overall pregnancy. The study results showed the lambing rate in the SE2 group increased significantly (p<0.05) compared to the other groups. All groups had low plasma progesterone levels on day 14, even though concentrations increased in SE0 and SE1, which had higher progesterone levels than SE2. SE1 had the highest estrogen concentration on day 16 compared to SE0 and SE2. On day 14, the SE0 group had a significantly lower ALT enzyme compared to the SE1 and SE2 groups. SE1 had significantly lower mean corpuscular volume (MCV), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets (PLT) concentrations than the other two groups. Overall, the estrus synchronization program and the administration of Se and vitamin E resulted in a significant improvement in pregnancy and lambing rates among Awassi ewes. Physiological and reproductive potential of sheep can be increased by improving their diet throughout the period of reproduction by including Se and vitamin E.