• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제17권7호
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• pp.936-941
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• 2004

Four rumen-cannulated cows (330 kg average weight at 4 years) were used to evaluate the supplement of ensiled cassava tops (ECT) (variety KM 94, 39% DM) on rumen functions, thyroid hormones and liver enzymes. The treatments, arranged in a 4 $\times$4 Latin square design, were ECT at 0, 50, 100 and 150 g CP 100 kg$^{-1}$ body weight (BW), and a basal diet of urea-treated fresh rice straw (UFRS) ad libitum and 1.1 kg dry matter (DM) cassava root meal (CRM) in each 30 day study period. The results showed a continuous decrease in dry matter intake (DMI) of UFRS with increasing level of ECT supplement (p<0.001). The highest total DMI was observed for treatment ECT$_{150}$ (2.68 kg DM 100 kg$^{-1}$ BW day$^{-1}$) followed by treatments ECT$_{100}$, ECT$_{50}$ and ECT$_{0}$, with 2.47, 2.24 and 2.06 kg DM 100 kg$^{-1}$ BW⋅day$^{-1}$, respectively. Increasing levels of ECT supplement increased the concentration of total volatile fatty acids (p<0.05) and ammonia nitrogen (p<0.05) and resulted in a decrease in pH (p<0.05). Overall average plasma triiodothyronine and thyroxine concentrations were 0.80, 0.82, 0.85 and 0.69 ng ml$^{-1}$ (p>0.05), and 50.9, 49.5, 50.7 and 42.4 ng ml-1 (p>0.05) for treatments ECT$_{0}$, ECT$_{50}$, ECT$_{100}$ and ECT$_{150}$, respectively. There were non-significant differences in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase among treatments. It is concluded that ECT is a valuable protein-rich feed supplement to cattle, and the highest level of on average 2.48 kg DM ECT per cow and day (28% of total DMI) did not significantly affect thyroid gland hormones and liver enzymes in cows.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.161-172
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• 2024

For sustainable development, better performance, and less gas pollution during rumen fermentation, there is a need to find a green and safe feed additive for ruminants. Cysteamine (CS) is a biological compound naturally produced in mammalian cells. It is widely used as a growth promoter in ruminants because of its ability to control hormone secretions. It mainly controls the circulating concentration of somatostatin and enhances growth hormone production, leading to improved growth performance. CS modulates the rumen fermentation process in a way beneficial for the animals and environment, leading to less methane production and nutrients loss. Another beneficial effect of using CS is that it improves the availability of nutrients to the animals and enhances their absorption. CS also works as an antioxidant and protects the cells from oxidative damage. In addition, CS has no adverse effects on bacterial and fungal alpha diversity in ruminants. Dietary supplementation of CS enhances the population of beneficial microorganisms. Still, no data is available on the use of CS on reproductive performance in ruminants, so there is a need to evaluate the effects of using CS in breeding animals for an extended period. In this review, the action mode of CS was updated according to recently published data to highlight the beneficial effects of using CS in ruminants.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.1013-1021
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• 2005

미생물 메타게놈은 특이한 생체촉매의 다양한 원료로 제공된다. 한우의 반추위에서 게놈 DNA를 분리한 후 메타게놈 은행을 구축하고 $\alpha$-amlylase를 암호화하는 유전자를 클로닝하여 DNA 및 아미노산 서열을 밝히고 생화적 특징을 조사하였다. amyA유전자는 1,893 bp로 631개의 아미노산 잔기를 가진 단백질을 암호화였으며 효소의 분자량은 단백질 전기영동 결과 약 71,000 Da으로 확인되었다. 이 효소를 다른 아밀라제와 비교한 결과 $21-59\%$의 상동성을 보였다. AnyA는 pH $6.40\%$에서 최적 활성을 나타내었고, pl값은 5.87이었다. E. coliDH5$\alpha$에서 발현된 AmyA의 활성은 $\Mg^{2+}$(20mM), $Ca^{2+}$ (30 mM) 존재 시 그 활성이 증가하였고, $Fe^{2+}$, $Cu^{2+}$ 존재 시 저해되었다. amyA 유전자의 internal primer를 사용하여 인공적으로 배양할 수 있는 49종의 반추세균에서 분리한 게놈 DNA을 주형으로 PCR분석한 결과 해당하는 벤드를 확인할 수 없었다. AmyA는 현재로 배양할 수 없는 반추 미생물에서 온 것으로 추정된다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.74-84
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• 2021

Objective: Feed additives that modify rumen fermentation can be used to prevent metabolic disturbances such as acidosis and optimize beef cattle production. The study evaluated the effects of liquid and powdered forms of polyclonal antibody preparation (PAP) against Streptococcus bovis and Fusobacterium necrophorum on rumen fermentation parameters in ruminally cannulated non-lactating dairy cows that were adapted or unadapted to a high concentrate diet. Methods: A double 3×3 Latin square design was used with three PAP treatments (control, powdered, and liquid PAP) and two adaptation protocols (adapted, unadapted; applied to the square). Adapted animals were transitioned for 2 weeks from an all-forage to an 80% concentrate diet, while unadapted animals were switched abruptly. Results: Interactions between sampling time and adaptation were observed; 12 h after feeding, the adapted group had lower ruminal pH and greater total short chain fatty acid concentrations than the unadapted group, while the opposite was observed after 24 h. Acetate:propionate ratio, molar proportion of butyrate and ammonia nitrogen concentration were generally greater in adapted than unadapted cattle up to 36 h after feeding. Adaptation promoted 3.5 times the number of Entodinium protozoa but copy numbers of Streptococcus bovis and Fibrobacter succinogens genes in rumen fluid were not affected. However, neither liquid nor powdered forms of PAP altered rumen acidosis variables in adapted or unadapted animals. Conclusion: Adaptation of cattle to highly fermentable carbohydrate diets promoted a more stable ruminal environment, but PAP was not effective in this study in which no animal experienced acute or sub-acute rumen acidosis.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.177-190
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• 2011

본 연구는 허브 부식토를 이용하여 첨가 수준별 in vitro 반추위 발효특성 평가와 젖소를 이용하여 급여시 유생산성에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 본 연구를 수행하였다. 시험 1에서는 티머시 건초를 기질로 하여 허브부식토(herbaceous peat)를 0,1 및 5%를 3반복으로 각각 첨가하여 in vitro 반추위내 pH, 가스발생량, VFA (volatile fatty acid), ammonia-N 및 건물분해율을 조사하여 반추위내 발효성상의 변화를 평가하였다. pH 변화는 0, 3, 12 및 24시간 배양에 있어서 모든 처리구에서 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았지만 6시간. 대조구에서 1 및 5% 첨가구와 비교하여 유의하게 낮은 pH를 나타냈다(p<0.05).가스 발생량은 배양 12시간까지 처리구에서 대조구와 비교하여 유의하게 증가 하였으며(p<0.05), 반추위액내 암모니아 농도는 모든 처리구에서 24시간까지 증가하는 경향을 나타냈으며, 처리간 유의한 차이는 없었다. 건물분해율은 모든 시간에서 5%구가 대조구 및 1%구와 비교하여 건물분해율이 높았다(p< 0.05) 따라서 허브부식토를 0, 1 및 5% 수준으로 각각 첨가하여 반추위내 in vitro 배양시간 별 반추위 발효특성은 대부분 조사항목에서 처리구가 대조구에 비해 개선효과를 나타냈으며, 시험 2에서는 젖소를 이용하여 사양시험을 통해 유생산성을 평가하였으며, 우유생산량 변화와 유성분 및 체세포 수 변화를 조사하기 위해 홀스타인 착유우 16두를 공시하여 4주간 사양 시험을 실시하였다. 산유량은 T3구가 25.0 kg으로 대조구(23.2 kg), 부식토 처리구(23.1 kg), 비타민 C 처리구(23.4 kg)와 비슷하여 수치적으로 증가하였다. 대조구와 처리구별 시험 시작 전 유성분(유지방, 유단백, 유당, MUN 및 SNF) 및 체세포 수의 변화는 일부 유의성이 인정되었다(p<0.05). 4주간의 시험 기간 중 전반기(1~2주)와 후반기(3~4주)의 유성분 변화를 보면 부식토 첨가구에 있어서 유단백질과 SNF가 유의적으로 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. 대조구와 처리구의 시험 시작 전 의 혈액내 영양성분 (총단백질, 콜레스테롤, NEFA, BUN), 간기능 성분(AST, GGT) 및 무기물(Ca, P, Mg)에서 뚜렷한 변화를 나타내지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때 착유우에 부식토를 급여하는 것이 유성분, 체세포 수 및 생리적으로 긍정적인 영향을 줄 것으로 판단된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권7호
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• pp.948-956
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• 2000

The effect of high and low level of feed intakes on nutrient digestibility, nutrient losses through methane, energy and protein utilization by goats fed on alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) pellets based diets was investigated in this study. Twelve castrated Japanese goats were employed in two subsequent digestion and metabolism trials. The goats were divided into three groups, offered three diets. Diet 1 consisted of 100% alfalfa pellet, Diet 2 was 70% alfalfa pellet and 30% corn, and Diet 3 was 40% alfalfa pellet and 60% corn. The two intake levels were high (1.6 times) and low (0.9 times) the maintenance requirement of total digestible nutrients (TON). Rumen ammonia nitrogen ($NH_3$-N) level of Diet 1 was lower (p<0.001) compared to Diets 2 and 3, but the values were always above the critical level (I50 mg/liter), The pH values of rumen liquor ranged from 6.02 to 7.30. Apparent digestibility of nutrient components did not show differences (p>0.05) between the two intake levels but inclusion of corn significantly altered the nutrient digestibility. Diet 3 had highest (p<0.001) dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), ether extract (EE) and nitrogen fee extract (NFE) digestibility followed by the Diet 2 and Diet 1. The crude protein (CP) digestibility values among the three diets were in a narrow range (70.1 to 70.8%). Crude fiber (CF) digestibility for Diet 3 was slight higher (p>0.05) than that for other two diets. When alfalfa was replaced by corn, there were highly significant (p<0.001) increases in DM, OM, EE and NFE apparent digestibility and a slight increase in the CF digestibility (p>0.05). There were no differences (p>0.05) in energy losses as methane ($CH_4$) and heat production among the diets but energy loss through urine was higher for the Diet 1. The total energy loss as $CH_4$ and heat production were higher for the high intake level but the energy loss as $CH_4$ per gram DM intake were same (0.305 kcal/g) between the high and low intake level. Retained energy (RE) was higher for Diet 3 and Diet 2. Nitrogen (N) losses through feces and urine were higher (p<0.001) for Diet 1. Consequently, N retention was lower (p>0.05) for Diet 1 and higher in Diets 3 and 2. It is concluded that inclusion of corn with alfalfa increased the metabolizable energy (ME) and RE, and retained N through reducing the energy and N losses. The high level of intake reduced the rate of nutrient losses through feces and urine.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.859-865
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• 2002

The aim of this research was to clarify the direct effects of a hot environment on ruminal motility in sheep fed twice a day. In the first experiment, in order to equalize variable factors excluding the ambient temperature between the thermoneutral environment ($23^{\circ}C$, relative humidity 80%) and the hot environment ($32^{\circ}C$, relative humidity 80%), sheep were fed equal amounts of the same quality feed twice a day. The sheep were allowed free access to water for the duration of the two one-hour feeding periods (10:00 am-11:00 am, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm). On the fourth day after exposure to the hot environment, the frequency and strength of ruminal contractions were continuously recorded between 9:30 am and 11:00 pm. Prior to the exposure to a hot environment the frequency and strength of ruminal contractions were recorded in a thermoneutral environment during the period 9:30 am-11:00 pm. In the second experiment, in order to maintain the stomach content of the sheep at equal levels in both environments, the sheep were fed equal amounts of the same quality feed twice a day. Following the completion of the two one-hour feeding periods, a fixed amount of warm water was infused into the rumen. Rumen motility was then recorded during the same period as for the first experiment (9:30 am-11:00 pm). In the first experiment, when the frequency of ruminal contractions prior to (24, 24 frequency/15 min), during (48, 47 frequency/min) and after (22, 19 frequency/min) both the morning and afternoon feeding in a hot environment was compared with the values from the thermoneutral environment (20, 22; 50, 50; 21, 20 frequency/min), there was found to be no difference. However, the strength of ruminal contractions after morning and afternoon feeding (3.7, 3.1 mm Hg) in the hot environment decreased significantly in comparison with the thermoneutral environment (4.3, 3.8 mm Hg). In the second experiment, the frequency of ruminal contractions in the hot environment was not significantly different from that in the thermoneutral environment. The strength of ruminal contractions after ruminal infusion of warm water in the hot environment (morning: 4.6, afternoon: 4.5 mm Hg) was significantly lower than that in the thermoneutral environment (morning: 5.6, afternoon: 5.0 mm Hg). The results suggest that a hot environment acts directly on the strength of ruminal contractions in sheep fed twice a day rather than on the frequency.

• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2012

Rumen fermentative characteristic is useful indicators of the quality of ruminant feed stuffs and diets. An in vitro rumen fermentation experiment was therefore carried out to compare fermentation patterns among three forage sources. These were whole crop barley (WCBS), Italian ryegrass silage (IRGS) and rice straw silages (RSS). Rice straw (RS) was the control, making the treatments 4 in total. Forages were randomly allocated to serum bottles. The incubation times were arranged 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72h at $39^{\circ}C$, respectively. Each forage source was replicated 3 times per incubation time. At each sampling time, total gas and pH were measured, whilst individual volatile fatty acids (VFAs), total volatile fatty acids (TVFAs) and ammonia nitrogen ($NH_3$-N) were determined later after storing samples at $-20^{\circ}C$. Acetate: Propionate ratio (A/P) was then calculated. Forage source had a significant effect (P<0.001) on pH and $NH_3$-N. RSS maintained higher pH values than the rest of the forage sources. A decreasing pH trend with increased time of incubation, in agreement with literature, was observed for all forage sources. WCBS recorded $NH_3$-N values higher than all the other treatments. Total gas, individual and total VFA and A/P ratio were not affected by forage source. However, there was a significant difference in all parameters (p<0.05) among forage sources at sampling periods at 3 to 72h. Therefore, the present results indicating that WCBS, IRGS, RS and RSS maintained in vitro rumen pH above the critical value. Also, WCBS produced the highest NH3-N and on this merit could be of better nutritive value, in vivo, in the ruminant.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2019

본 연구는 고온기 여름철 사육환경에서의 홀스타인종 젖소의 반추위내 미생물 균총 변화를 분석하고, 반추위내 미생물과 고온 스트레스간의 연관성을 규명하고자 수행하였다. 국립축산과학원 낙농과에서 사육 중인 홀스타인 젖소 10두의 반추위액을 채취하였으며, 채취한 시료 샘플은 PowerSoil® DNA Isolation Kit (Cat. No. 12888, MO BIO)를 이용하여 DNA를 추출한 후 Illumina HiSeq^TM platform (Illumina, CA, USA)을 이용하여 미생물 균총 분석을 실시하였다. 반추위액 내 미생물 균총을 분석한 결과, 사육환경 온습도에 따른 미생물 군집 구성에는 큰 차이는 없었으나, 미생물의 상대적 함량에는 차이가 있었다. LEfSe 분석을 통해 적온과 고온 환경에서 특정 미생물들의 상대적 조성이 유의적으로 증가함을 확인하였다. 이들 결과를 볼 때, 반추위내 미생물 균총은 고온과 같은 외부 환경변화에 영향을 받는 것으로 판단되어 젖소의 고온스트레스 반응에 있어 반추위 미생물 변화가 중요한 역할을 담당할 것으로 사료된다. 추후 연구는 이러한 차이를 나타내는 미생물들의 대사 경로나 대사 물질에 분석을 통해 환경변화와 미생물간의 연관성 및 이러한 미생물 균총 조절을 통한 고온기 젖소의 적응성 향상을 위한 미생물학적 전략 연구가가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.625-634
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• 2004

본 연구는 미생물 유래 lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)를 이용하여 반추위내에 lactate 축적을 예바하기 위한 기능성 검증을 목적으로 수행되었다. 미생물의 효소활성에 영향을 주는 많은 반추위내 요인들 중 대표적인 것들 즉, 온도, pH, 휘발성지방산(VFAs) 그리고 금속이온들이 Lactobacillus sp. FFy111-1의 LDH 효소활성에 미치는 영향과, 반추위액내 축적된 lactate에 대한 LDH 작용을 평가하였다. Lactobacillus sp. FFy111-1의 LDH는 각각 pH 7.5와 40$^{\circ}C$에서 가장 좋은 효소 활력을 보였다. 온도 안정성은 30$^{\circ}C$에서 가장 좋게 나타났으며 30${\sim}$50$^{\circ}C$의 온도 범위에서는 80% 이상의 활성을 유지하였다. 그리고 pH 안정성은 pH 7.0과 8.0에서 모두 가장 좋은 결과를 나타냈으며 pH 6.1과 6.5에서 64% 이상의 효소활성을 유지하였다. VFAs와 금속이온이 LDH에 미치는 영향을 측정하였을 때, VFAs 처리는 LDH 효소활성을 억제하였으나, NaCl과 $CuSO_4$를 제외한 금속 이온 처리에서는 LDH 효소활성이 증가되었다. 특히 2mM $BaCl_2$와 $MgSO_4$로 처리 하였을 때 가각 비처리 효소활성의 127과 124% 수준까지 효소활성이 증진되었다. 반추위액내 축적된 lactate에 대한 LDH 작용을 보기 위하여 Lactobacillus sp. FFy111-1의 효소를 산중독 반추위액에 처리하였을 때 lactate의 농도가 무처리 반추위액내 lactate 농도의 78% 수준으로 감소하였다(P<0.05). 이와 같은 lactate 감소는 LDH의 작용에 의해 나타난 현상으로 정제된 D,L-LDH를 첨가한 실험결과(34% lactate)에서 입증되었다(P<0.05). 이상의 연구 결과들을 고려하여 볼 때 미생물이 생성한 LDH는 반추위내 축적된 lactate를 감소시킬 수 있는 충분한 가능성을 갖고 있다고 사료된다. 또한 더 좋은 미생물의 발굴과 반추위 환경에서 LDH 활성을 높이기 위한 기술개발이 LDH 효소의 실제적 응용을 위하여 필수적이다.