Influence of full-fat soybean seeds and hydrolyzed palm oil on the metabolism of lactating dairy cows
2009
Bellova, V.,Veterinarni a Farmaceuticka Univ., Brno (Czech Republic). Klinika Chorob Prezvykavcu | Pechova, A.,Veterinarni a Farmaceuticka Univ., Brno (Czech Republic). Klinika Chorob Prezvykavcu | Dvorak, R.,Veterinarni a Farmaceuticka Univ., Brno (Czech Republic). Klinika Chorob Prezvykavcu | Pavlata, L.,Veterinarni a Farmaceuticka Univ., Brno (Czech Republic). Klinika Chorob Prezvykavcu
The aim of the study was to compare the influence of fat supplementation in the form of full-fat soybean seeds and hydrolyzed palm oil as energy sources for dairy cows in early lactation. During the first 8 lactation weeks, 17 dairy cows divided into group S (n = 8) and group C (n = 9) were observed. The basic diet was the same for both groups. The differences were in the composition of the concentrate mixture, which had a balanced content of nutrients. In group S the fat source was heat-treated soybean seeds, while in group C the fat source used was hydrolyzed palm oil. The two diets started to be fed on the day of calving. Blood samples were taken weekly (1st-5th week) and 8 weeks after delivery. At the end of the experiment ruminal fluid was taken. During the experiment BCS in both groups deteriorated similarly. In group S it decreased from 3.8+/-0.2 to 3.3+/-0.3 and in group C from 3.5+/-0.4 to 3.1+/-0.4. A better performance of hepatic metabolism was proved in group S. In group S lower concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids were identified in the 3rd (0.96+/- 0.38 vs. 1.76+/-0.63 mmol/L; p less than 0.01) and 8th (0.32+/-0.29 vs. 0.78+/-0.48 mmol/L; p less than 0.05) week after calving. The gamma-glutamyl transferase activity in serum indicates a better liver parenchyma condition in group S where no increased activity was identified above the reference range. An increased activity was identified in group C from the 2nd week with a significant difference between groups detected in the 2nd (0.41+/-0.07 vs. 0.66+/-0.25 microkat/L; p less than 0.05) and 4th (0.42+/-0.05 vs. 0.64+/-0.25 microkat/L; p less than 0.05) weeks after delivery. There were no significant differences found between groups in bilirubin and aspartate transaminase but a general tendency toward lower values is apparent in group S. No significant differences were found between groups by the examination of ruminal fluid. Based on these results we can conclude that full-fat soy was better utilised than hydrolysed palm oil and represents a suitable alternative for increasing energy concentration in the diet for dairy cows. On the other hand, the development of liver steatosis in cows make controversial the usage of fat as an energy source for cows even if their BCS was around 3.5-3.8.
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