• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.1724-1727
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• 2001

A trial was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and carcass characteristics of LW ${\times}$ Mukota $F_1$ crosses when fed diets containing graded levels of maize cob meal. Sixteen LW ${\times}$ Mukota $F_1$ crossbred pigs of approximately 4.5 months of age, were randomly allocated to four diets that contained 0, 100, 200 and 300 g maize cobs/kg, which corresponded to 276.4, 360.3, 402.9 and 523.5 g NDF/kg, respectively. The pigs were fed ad libitum for 14 weeks. The diets were formulated to contain similar levels of energy (ca. 9MJ ME/kg) and protein (ca.160 g CP/kg). Average daily feed intake (ADFI), daily gain (ADG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were monitored for 14 weeks. At slaughter, the cold dressed weight (CDM) and backfat thickness (BFT) were determined. There was no significant linear relationship (p>0.05) between level of cob inclusion and ADFI. The ADG decreased as level of maize cobs increased (p<0.001). The pigs that were on 300 g cobs/kg had the highest FCR (p<0.05) as compared to pigs on the other three diets. No differences (p>0.05) were observed in the CDM between pigs that were fed diets that had 0 and 100 g maize cobs/kg. In addition, pigs on 100 and 200 g cobs/kg diets had the same CDM (p>0.05). The diet that contained 300 g cobs/kg gave the lowest (p< 0.001) CDM. Both BFT parameters showed a decrease (p<0.05) as level of maize cobs increased. An increase in CDM was associated with an increase in BFT (p<0.001), with the correlation coefficient between K7.5 and CDM being 0.84 (p<0.001). It can, therefore, be concluded that crossbred pigs perform well on diets containing up to 200 g/kg maize cobs.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제28권12호
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• pp.1669-1679
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• 2015

The quest to broaden the narrow range of feed ingredients available to pig producers has prompted research on the use of low cost, unconventional feedstuffs, which are typically fibrous and abundant. Maize cobs, a by-product of a major cereal grown worldwide, have potential to be used as a pig feed ingredient. Presently, maize cobs are either dumped or burnt for fuel. The major challenge in using maize cobs in pig diets is their lignocellulosic nature (45% to 55% cellulose, 25% to 35% hemicellulose, and 20% to 30% lignin) which is resistant to pigs' digestive enzymes. The high fiber in maize cobs (930 g neutral detergent fiber/kg dry matter [DM]; 573 g acid detergent fiber/kg DM) increases rate of passage and sequestration of nutrients in the fiber reducing their digestion. However, grinding, heating and fermentation can modify the structure of the fibrous components in the maize cobs and improve their utilization. Pigs can also extract up to 25% of energy maintenance requirements from fermentation products. In addition, dietary fiber improves pig intestinal health by promoting the growth of lactic acid bacteria, which suppress proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines. This paper reviews maize cob composition and the effect on digestibility of nutrients, intestinal microflora and growth performance and proposes the use of ensiling using exogenous enzymes to enhance utilization in diets of pigs.

• Carbon letters
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.275-282
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• 2008

Chemically activated carbons were prepared from maize cobs, using phosphoric acid of variable concentration. The textural parameters of the activated carbons were determined from the nitrogen adsorption isotherms measured at 77 K. The chemistry of the carbon surface was determined by measuring the surface pH, the pHPZC and the concentration of the carbon - oxygen groups of the acid type on the carbon surface. Kinetics of Cr(VI) sorption/reduction was investigated at 303 K. Two processes were investigated in terms of kinetics and equilibrium namely; Cr(VI) removal and chromium sorption were studied at various initial pH (1-7). Removal of Cr(VI) shows a maximum at pH 2.5. At pH<2.5, sorption decreases because of the proton competition with evolved Cr(III) for ion exchange sites. The decrease of sorption at pH>2.5 is due to proton insufficiency and to the decrease of the extent of Cr(VI) reduction. The chemistry of the surface of activated carbon is an important factor in determining its adsorption capacity from aqueous solutions particularly when the sorption process involves ion exchange.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.295-301
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• 1992

Eight crop residues : 1, sorghum (Sorqhum bicolor) straw, 2, maize (Zea mays) straw, 3, cotton (Gossypium Sp.) straw, 4, sunflower (Helianthus Sp.) straw, 5, cotton (Gossypium Sp.) seed hulls, 6, groundnut (Archais hypogaea) hulls, 7, maize (Zea mays) cobs, 8, sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) bagasse and two forest grasses 9, Heteropogan contortus dry grass and 10, Sehima nervosum dry grass were subjected to three physical processing 1, chopping (2-3 cm) 2, grinding (8 mm sieve) and 3, pelleting (10 mm die holes). The processed material was fed ad lib. Along with 250 g of concentrate mixture per head per day to 6 adult local goats and 16 adult Nellore rams in ten digestion experiments and finally assessed the nutritive value of the processed roughages by difference method. Grinding increased bulk density by 32.4 (cotton seed hulls, CSH) to 88.1% (Sehima dry grass) while pelleting of ground material increased bulk density by 53.9 (maize cobs) to 235.8% (maize straw). The average particle size ranged from $584.1/^U$ (sorghum straw) to $1467/^U$ (CSH). Modulus of uniformity ranged from 2:5:3 (sorghum straw) to 7:2:1 (CSH) while modulus of fineness ranged from 3.4 (sorghum straw) to 5.4 (CSH). Molasses absorbability was highest with cotton seed hulls and least with maize cobs. Pelleting increased DM intake of the residues except cotton seed hulls compared to grinding. Grinding of chopped material/unprocessed material increased DM intake on sorghum straw and cotton seed hulls. Sheep consumed more DM compared to goats on all the residues except sorghum and sunflower straws. Pelleting increased nutritive value of all the residues compared to grinding and chopping. However, no difference was observed in the nutritive value due to grinding and chopping. Goats performed better compared to sheep in utilizing the fibrous residues.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.755-762
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• 2018

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the influence of varying fibrous diets on fecal characteristics of growing pigs. Methods: A total of 104 pigs (initial weight $18{\pm}2.0kg$) were used in the study. They were housed in individual pens and fed on diets containing maize cob, grass hay, lucerne hay, maize stover, and sunflower husk. These fibers were included at 0, 80, 160, 240, 320 and 400 g/kg. Fecal and urine samples were collected. Results: Fecal output was largest amongst pigs fed on diets containing grass hay and maize stover (p<0.05). Nitrogen content was highest in feces from pigs fed on sunflower husk (p<0.05). Pigs fed on diets containing maize stover and maize cobs produced the largest concentrations of short chain fatty acids. Acetate concentration was high in feces of pigs fed maize stover than those fed grass hay and lucerne hay (p<0.05). As the level of fiber inclusion increased, fecal consistency and nitrogen content increased linearly (p<0.05). Urea nitrogen decreased as the inclusion level increased across all the fibers (p<0.05), with maize cobs containing the largest content of urea nitrogen. As dietary fiber content increased, fecal nitrogen content also increased (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that different fiber sources influence fecal characteristics, thereby having different implications on pig waste management. It is vital to monitor fiber inclusion thresholds so as to easily manage environmental pollutants such as butyrate that contribute to odors.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.1204-1210
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• 2014

The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of feeding fibrous diets on growth performance and occurrence of aggressive behaviours in growing pigs. Sixty healthy castrated pigs (initial body weight: $46.7{\pm}4.35$ kg) were used. A basal diet was diluted with maize cobs to two levels (0 and 160 g/kg dry matter). Behavioural activities were observed using video cameras for three weeks, 8 h/d starting at 0800 h. Pigs subjected to control diet gained more weight compared to pigs receiving fibrous diet in week 1 (0.47 vs 0.15 kg, respectively) and 2 (1.37 vs 1.04, respectively) (p<0.05). Average daily gain was not affected by treatment diet in the third week. Pigs on high fibrous spent more time eating, lying down, standing, walking and fighting (p<0.05) compared to pigs on control diet. Time spent eating increased as the weeks progressed whilst time spent lying down decreased. Time of day had an effect on time spent on different behavioural activities exhibited by all pigs on different treatment diet (p<0.05). Inactivity was greatest in 5th (1200 to 1300 h) hour of the day for all the pigs on different dietary treatments. Skin lesions appeared the most on neck and shoulder region followed by chest, stomach and hind leg region, and finally head region (p<0.05). Pigs on high fibre diet had more skin lesions in all body regions compared to pigs on control diet (p<0.05). It can be concluded that the high fibrous diet with maize cobs did not affect growth performance and also did not reduce aggressive behaviours. Aggressive behaviours emanated out of frustration when queuing on the feeder. The findings of this study suggest that maize cobs can be included at a level of 160 g/kg in diets of pigs. However, to reduce the level of aggression more feeding space should be provided.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.513-520
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• 2017

본 연구는 마치종 황색 알곡 품종으로 등록된 강일옥 옥수수 알곡의 처리별 시료 및 속대의 일반성분, 생리활성 검정, 색소 함량을 분석하여 기초자료로 제공하고자 수행되었다. 강일옥 옥수수를 알곡, 거피된 알곡, 알곡 껍질 및 속대로 분리하여 일반성분 분석 결과, 수분함량은 거피된 알곡이 12.04%로 가장 높았고 알곡 껍질의 조회분, 조지방, 조단백질 함량은 각각 3.19%, 8.59%, 12.01%로 강일옥 옥수수 처리별 시료 중 가장 높은 함량을 나타내었다. 강일옥 옥수수 처리별 시료의 무기성분 함량을 분석한 결과, 칼슘, 칼륨, 마그네슘, 철, 망간 및 인의 6종이 검출되었으며 공통적으로 검출된 주요 무기성분은 칼륨과 인이었다. 강일옥 옥수수 속대의 칼륨 함량이 114.33 mg/100 g으로 가장 높았으며 알곡 껍질의 인 함량이 2412.40 mg/100 g으로 가장 높게 측정되었다. 강일옥 옥수수 처리별 시료의 항산화 활성 검정 결과, 강일옥 옥수수 속대 추출물의 DPPH radical 소거능은 93.05%, ABTS radical 소거능은 79.88%로 처리별 시료 중 가장 높게 측정되었으며 알곡, 거피된 알곡 및 알곡껍질 추출물의 DPPH 소거능은 모두 70% 이상으로 우수한 항산화활성을 나타내었다. 강일옥 옥수수 처리별 시료의 항염 활성 검정 결과, 강일옥 옥수수 처리별 시료 추출물은 Raw264.7 대식세포의 생존율에 영향을 미치지 않은 것으로 나타났으며 NO 생성량은 모든 시료 처리군에서 LPS 단독 처리군(con(+))에 비하여 유의적으로 NO 생성을 억제 하는 것으로 나타났다. 강일옥 옥수수 처리별 건조분말시료의 카로티노이드 색소 함량을 분석한 결과, 모든 시료에서 ${\beta}$-carotene은 검출되지 않았고, lutein과 zeaxantin은 알곡과 알곡 껍질에서 검출되었으며 거피된 알곡과 속대에서는 검출되지 않았다. 강일옥 옥수수 알곡의 lutein과 zeaxantin의 함량은 각각 $115.30{\mu}g$/100 g, $50.92{\mu}g$/100 g이었으며 알곡껍질의 lutein과 zeaxantin의 함량은 각각 $37.98{\mu}g$/100 g, $19.27{\mu}g$/100 g이었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권11호
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• pp.1833-1839
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• 2018

Objective: Incorporating high fibre ingredients into pig diets has the potential to reduce odour emissions from of pigs. The current study was carried out to determine effect of diets containing 0, 80 and 160 g/kg of each of lucerne hay, maize cobs and sunflower husks on the chemical characteristics and odours from pig slurries. Methods: Twenty eight pigs averaging $18{\pm}2.0kg$ were kept in individual cages, over four weeks. All pigs were fed ad libitum. Faeces and urine were collected, mixed in a 1:2.3 ratio (w/w), stored and fermented for 16 days in a temperature controlled room at $22^{\circ}C{\pm}2.3^{\circ}C$. The slurry was sampled twice (on day 1 and on day 16) of the fermentation period and analysed for pH, chemical oxygen demand (COD), nitrogen and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) concentration, on wet basis. All samples were tested for odour offensiveness using 18 panelists. A scale of 1 to 5 was used to rank the odour severity, (1 = not offensive, 5 = extremely offensive). Results: Slurry pH and COD varied with fibre source (p<0.05). On day 16, COD for lucerne hay, sunflower husk and maize cobs were 369, 512, and 425 (standard error of the mean = 34.2) mg of oxygen per litre. Total SCFA concentration was higher at day 16 than day 1 (p<0.05). Odour offensiveness varied with fibre source across both incubation periods (p<0.05). Sunflower husks and lucerne hay-based diets were rated as less offensive (mean rank = 2.2) than maize cob diets (mean rank of 4.3) (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that different fibre sources and incubation period influence chemical composition and odour of the slurry. There is, thereby, a need to incorporate locally available fibrous feeds in the diet of pigs because they have an economical and environmental relevance to pig management.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제63권2호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2018

옥수수 종실(kernel)과 속대(cob)의 불검화물(ZML) 중 phytosterol의 조성과 함량의 변이를 구명하여 고품질 옥수수 신품종 육성 및 생리활성물질의 유용 소재화를 위한 기초자료로 활용하고자 본 연구를 실시하여 얻어진결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 옥수수 종실과 속대의 포화지방산은 phytosterol 함량과 부의 상관관계의 경향이었고, 불포화지방산 중 stearic 및 linoleic acid는 정상관 경향을 보였으나, linolenic acid는 종실에서 정상관($r=0.652^*$), 속대는 부상관($r=-0.505^*$) 관계를 보였다. 2. 옥수수 종실의 불검화물을 TLC로 분리한 결과 band I (campesterol, stigmasterol, ${\beta}$-sitosterol), band II (${\Delta}^5$-avenasterol), band III (${\Delta}^7$-stigmastenol), 및 band IV (${\Delta}^7$-avenasterol)로 뚜렷하게 분리되었고, 속대는 band I~IV 이외에도 3종 이상의 band가 추가적으로 분리되었다. 3. 옥수수 종실과 속대에 함유된 phytosterol의 GC 분리 패턴을 확인한 결과 campesterol, stigmasterol 및 ${\beta}$-sitosterol의 분리능이 좋았으나, ${\Delta}^7$-avenasterol (RT 22.846), ${\Delta}^7$-stigmastenol (RT 22.852) 및 ${\Delta}^5$-avenasterol (RT 22.862)은 혼합물질 상태로는 분리가 되질 않았다. 4. 옥수수 종실의 평균 phytosterol 함량은 635.9 mg/100g, 속대는 273.0 mg/100 g으로 종실이 속대에 비해 약 2.4배 정도 phytosterol 함량이 높았다. 옥수수 종실의 phytosterol 조성은 ${\beta}$-sitosterol 80.05% > campesterol 10.5% > stigmasterol 9.46% 순이었으나, 속대는 ${\beta}$-sitosterol 59.43% > stigmasterol 31.72% > campesterol 10.98%으로 종실과 속대의 phytosterol 조성비는 다소 상이하였다. 5. 본 연구 결과를 토대로 판단할 때 옥수수 종실에 함유된 ${\beta}$-sitosterol, campesterol 및 stigmasterol의 생합성 경로에서 전구물질이 되는 ${\Delta}^7$-avenasterol, ${\Delta}^7$-stigmastenol 및 ${\Delta}^5$-avenasterol이 옥수수 속대에서 검출되는 것으로 보아 옥수수 종실의 phytosterol은 속대에서 합성되어 종실로 전이되는 물질인 것으로 추정되었다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.399-405
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• 2016

고지방-고콜레스테롤 식이와 색소 2호 알곡 및 속대 추출물의 첨가량을 달리한 식이를 2주간 급여한 결과, 색소 2호 알곡 및 속대 추출물 첨가로 인한 식이섭취량 감소효과는 없었으며 체중 증가율은 대조군(C)대비 모든 처리군에서 유의적으로 감소하였고, 식이효율에서는 처리군(T3)을 제외하고 모든 처리군에서 유의적으로 감소하였다. 장기중량은 실험군 간의 체중 당 신장 무게는 유의적인 차이는 없었으며 체중 당 간 무게는 대조군(C)이 정상군(N)에 비하여 유의적으로 증가하였고, 처리군(T2)가 대조군(C)대비 유의적으로 낮았다. 혈청 중 중성지방 함량은 전체 실험군에서 유의적 차이는 없었으며, 총콜레스테롤 함량은 처리군(T2)이 대조군(C)대비 유의적으로 낮았고, HDL-콜레스테롤 함량은 처리군(T2)이 대조군(C)대비 유의적으로 높았다. 고지방-고콜레스테롤 식이로 인하여 대조군(C)의 간 조직 내 MDA 함량이 정상군(N)에 비하여 유의적으로 증가하였으며 처리군 T3와 T4가 대조군(C) 대비 간 조직 내 MDA 함량이 유의적으로 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 고지방-고콜레스테롤 식이로 인하여 대조군(C)의 catalase 활성은 정상군(N)에 비하여 유의적으로 감소하였으며 모든 색소 2호 알곡 및 속대 추출물 처리군(T1~T4)의 catalase 활성은 정상군(N)과 비슷한 수준으로 유의하게 증가하였다.