Prediction of body weight of growing dairy buffaloes from body volume.

Among body measurements, body weight (BW) is one of the most important within the buffalo production system, due to its association with economic characteristics. In previous research, we have shown that body volume (BV) is an effective predictor of BW in lactating adult water buffalo. As there are no equations to predict BW through BV for growing dairy buffaloes (young animals), we hypothesized that equations should be developed to meet this need.

Predicting dry matter intake in Pelibuey sheep using machine learning methods.

This study determined to predict the dry matter intake (DMI) in growing male Pelibuey sheep by using 3 different machine learning methods. Individual data was obtained from 130 animals whose average body weight (ABW) was 23 ± 6 kg and the DMI was 1.04 ± 0.

Impact of diversified grazing systems on milk production, nutrient use and enteric methane emissions in dual-purpose cows.

This study evaluated three continuous grazing systems: Brachiaria Brizantha, Clitoria ternatea and naturalized pastures, complemented with commercial concentrate and C. ternatea silage on milk yield, nutrient use and enteric methane (CH) emissions. Nine multiparous cows of local Zebu breeds, with an average weight of 448 ± 87 kg, were used.

Effect of Pelagic on In Vitro Dry Matter and Organic Matter Degradation, Gas Production, and Protozoa Population.

This study determined the effect of pelagic on in vitro dry matter and organic matter degradation, total gas production (TGP), and protozoa population. The treatments were different levels of inclusion on a basal substrate (Stargrass hay; ) as follows: T0 (control treatment based on Stargrass hay), T10 (90% Stargrass hay + 10% ), T20 (80% Stargrass hay + 20% ), and T30 (70% Stargrass hay + 30% ). Ruminal fermentation kinetics and protozoa population were determined during 72 h of in vitro incubations.

Residual Feed Intake and Rumen Metabolism in Growing Pelibuey Sheep.

This study was carried out to evaluate the residual feed intake (RFI), volatile fatty acid (VFA) production and enteric methane (CH4) from growing Pelibuey sheep. In this case, 12 non-castrated Pelibuey with an initial average live weight (LW) of 21.17 ± 3.

Effect of Feeding Lactating Ewes with Leaf Extract on Milk Yield, Milk Composition and Preweaning Performance of Ewe/Lamb Pair.

The objective this study was to evaluate the effect of different doses of leaf extract (MOE) on milk production and milk composition in ewes and on preweaning performance of their lambs. Twenty-four lactating ewes were housed individually with their lambs and assigned to four groups in a completely randomized design. The treatments included a basal diet without MOE (MOE0) or a basal diet supplemented with either 20 mL MOE per ewe per day (MOE20), 40 mL MOE per ewe per day (MOE40) or 60 mL MOE per ewe per day (MOE60).

Mitigation of Rumen Methane Emissions with Foliage and Pods of Tropical Trees.

Methane produced by enteric fermentation contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. Methane is one of the GHG resulting from anthropogenic activities with the greater global warming contribution. Ruminant production systems contribute between 18% and 33% of methane emissions.

Udder Measurements and Their Relationship with Milk Yield in Pelibuey Ewes.

The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between udder measurements and milk yield (MY) in dairy Pelibuey ewes. Udder measurements were taken twice a week for eight weeks before (initial) and after (final) milking, including udder depth (UD), udder circumference (UC), udder width (UW), teat length (TL) and teat diameter (TD) in 38 multiparous ewes. Additionally, udder volume (UV) and the difference (VDF) between initial UV (UVi) and final (UVf) was calculated as VDF = UVi - UVf.

Estimation of body weight in hair ewes using an indirect measurement method.

The aim of the present study was to develop and evaluate an equation to predict body weight (BW) using hip width (HW) in Pelibuey ewe lambs and ewes. Five hundred seventy-seven 2-month-old to 3-year-old, non-pregnant, non-lactating, clinically healthy ewe lambs and adult ewes with a mean BW of 34.7 ± 12.

Effect of condensed tannins from Leucaena leucocephala on rumen fermentation, methane production and population of rumen protozoa in heifers fed low-quality forage.

Objective: The aim of the experiment was to assess the effect of increasing amounts of Leucaena leucocephala forage on dry matter intake (DMI), organic matter intake (OMI), enteric methane production, rumen fermentation pattern and protozoa population in cattle fed Pennisetum purpureum and housed in respiration chambers.

Methods: Five crossbred heifers (Bos taurus×Bos indicus) (BW: 295±6 kg) were fed chopped P. purpureum grass and increasing levels of L.