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Effects of Orally Chlorella vulgaris Algae Additive on Productive and Reproductive Performance of Lactating Friesian Cows

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Fifteen multiparous Friesian cows with average live body weight (LBW) of 500±4.35 kg and 2-4 lactations were used after parturition and continues until 120 days of lactation and divided into three similar groups. Cows were fed a basal ration contained (DM basis) 40% concentrate feed mixture , 35% corn silage  and 25% rice straw  without any supplement in R1 (control) or orally supplemented with Chlorella algae and their media at the levels of 2 ml  or 4 ml per kg LBW to instead of 1 and 2 liter/head/day for R2 and R3, respectively. Results showed that nutrients digestibility and feeding values improved significantly (P<0.05) with increasing the level of supplementation. Addition of C. vulgaris increased (P< 0.05) feed intake, the concentrations of total protein and globulin, AST to ALT ratio in serum, actual milk, 4% fat corrected milk yield, milk contents, also TVFA's compared with the control. However, the concentration of NH3-N and Live enzymes activity decreased. Whereas, ruminal pH value and serum albumin and creatinine concentrations were nearly similar for the different groups. Chlorella supplementation had a significant improvements in feed conversion, economic efficiency and post-partum reproductive traits compared to control group. In conclusion, cows supplemented with Chlorella and their media at the level of 4 ml/kg LBW showed the best results concerning productive and reproductive traits and economic efficiency.

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10.21608/jappmu.2020.87136

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Chlorella algae, productive and reproductive performance and economic efficiency

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Shams

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Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt

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dr.ahmedshams2014@yahoo.com

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Elsadany

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Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt

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Abou-Aiana

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Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt

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11

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2020-03-01

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2020-05-05

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2020-03-01

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125

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131

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2090-3642

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2090-3723

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Journal of Animal and Poultry Production

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22 Jan 2023