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http://dx.doi.org/10.5713/ajas.2003.504

Comparative Study between Swamp Buffalo and Native Cattle in Feed Digestibility and Potential Transfer of Buffalo Rumen Digesta into Cattle  

Wanapat, M. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University)
Nontaso, N. (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University)
Yuangklang, C. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University)
Wora-anu, S. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University)
Ngarmsang, A. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University)
Wachirapakorn, C. (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University)
Rowlinson, P. (Department of Agriculture, University of Newcastle)
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Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences / v.16, no.4, 2003 , pp. 504-510 More about this Journal
Abstract
Rumen ecology plays an important role in the fermentation process and in providing end-products for ruminants. These studies were carried out to investigate variations in rumen factors namely pH, $NH_3-N$ and microorganisms in cattle and swamp buffaloes. Furthermore, studies on diurnal patterns of rumen fermentation and the effect of rumen digesta transfer from buffalo to cattle was conducted. Based on these studies, diurnal fermentation patterns in both cattle and buffaloes were revealed. It was found that rumen NH3-N was a major limiting factor. Rumen digesta transfer from buffalo to cattle from buffalo to cattle was achievable. Monitoring rumen digesta for 14d after transfer showed an improved rumen ecology in cattle as compared to that of original cattle and buffalo. It is probable that buffalo rumen digesta could be transferred. However, further research should be undertaken in these regards in order to improve rumen ecology especially for buffalo-based rumen.
Keywords
Swamp Buffalo; Beef Cattle; Rumen Ecology; Rumen Microorganisms; Manipulation; Digesta Transfer; Rice Straw;
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