Effects of a blend of cinnamaldehyde-eugenol and capsicum (Xtract® Ruminant 7065) and ionophore on performance of finishing Holstein steers and on characteristics of ruminal and total tract digestion
2021
B. C. Latack | M. F. Montano | R. A. Zinn | J. Salinas-Chavira
Our objective was to evaluate the interaction of supplemental essential oils (EO) and monensin (MON) on performance and digestion. Two levels of EO (0 vs 0.011% Xtract®) and two levels of MON (0 vs 33 mg/kg) were evaluated in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. Treatment effects on 216-d growth performance were evaluated in 96 Holstein steers. Supplemental MON enhanced (P ≤ 0.05) ADG, DMI and gain efficiency. Without EO, MON improved (P < 0.05) gain efficiency and dietary NE. However, in diets with both EO and MON, gain efficiency and dietary NE were not different from non-supplemented diets (interaction, P < 0.10). Treatment effects on characteristics of digestion were evaluated using four cannulated steers. Ruminal digestion of OM and N were greater for MON alone. Ruminal digestion of OM and N were similar for EO-alone vs MON-alone, but not by the combination of the two (interaction P ≤ 0.02). Supplemental MON enhanced (P ≤ 0.02) total tract digestion of OM and N. We conclude that supplemental EO-alone or MON-alone may enhance gain efficiency and NE value of the diet. However, effects are negated when fed in combination. Treatment effects on performance are consistent with digestion measures.
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