Effects of feeding various dosages of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product in transition dairy cows

Effects of feeding various dosages of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product in transition dairy cows

Feeding 56 versus 0 g/d of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP; Diamond V Original XP; Diamond V, Cedar Rapids, IA) can increase feed intake and milk production in transition dairy cows. To evaluate the effects of various dosages of SCFP, Holstein cows were given individually a suppl...

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Published in:Journal of dairy science Vol. 97; no. 5; p. 3081
Main Authors: Zaworski, E M, Shriver-Munsch, C M, Fadden, N A, Sanchez, W K, Yoon, I, Bobe, G
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-05-2014
Subjects:
Animal Feed - analysis
Animals
Cattle - physiology
Diet - veterinary
Dietary Supplements
Female
Fermentation
Lactation - physiology
Milk
Parturition
Postpartum Period
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - metabolism
dairy cow
metabolic status
immune function
yeast culture
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Summary:Feeding 56 versus 0 g/d of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP; Diamond V Original XP; Diamond V, Cedar Rapids, IA) can increase feed intake and milk production in transition dairy cows. To evaluate the effects of various dosages of SCFP, Holstein cows were given individually a supplement containing 0 (n=14), 56 (n=15), or 112 g (n=13) of SCFP daily during morning lockup as a topdressing to their total mixed ration. The supplement consisted of 0, 56, or 112 g of SCFP mixed with 84 g of molasses and 168, 112, or 56 g of corn meal, respectively. Supplement feeding began 28 d before predicted calving date (no less than 14 d) and ended 28 d postpartum, and supplement intake was evaluated daily. Blood samples were collected at d -21, -14, -7, -3, -1, 0, 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 to measure serum concentrations of macrominerals, metabolites, acute-phase proteins, immunoglobulin, and hormones. Milk weights were measured and milk samples were collected 2 times/wk on nonconsecutive days and analyzed for milk fat, protein, lactose, and somatic cell count (SCC). During the first day after calving, feeding SCFP versus no SCFP decreased serum cortisol concentrations and at least tended to increase supplement intake and serum concentrations of calcium, glucose, urea N, and serum amyloid A. During the first 4 wk postpartum, feeding SCFP versus no SCFP decreased milk SCC and increased milk production and serum phosphorus concentrations. Feeding 112 versus 56 g of SCFP/d did not show additional effects. Feeding SCFP may have a dosage-independent beneficial effect in supporting the physiologic adaptations after parturition, resulting in higher milk production and lower milk SCC.
ISSN:1525-3198
DOI:10.3168/jds.2013-7692