Effects of NutriDense and waxy corn hybrids on the rumen fermentation, digestibility and lactational performance of dairy cows

Journal of Dairy Science
V Akay, J A Jackson

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of NutriDense and waxy corn hybrids as silage and grain sources on milk yield, milk composition, digestibility of dietary components, and rumen characteristics. Six multiparous (intact) and six primiparous (ruminally cannulated) Holstein cows were assigned at 72 to 90 d of lactation to a 3 x 6 Latin rectangle design experiment to treatment of: 1) control diet, 2) NutriDense corn diet, and 3) waxy corn diet. Diets consisted of 10.9% alfalfa silage, 32.8% corn silage, 27.9% cracked corn grain, and 28.4% other ingredients (DM basis). Milk, FCM, and milk fat and protein yields were higher for cows fed the waxy diet than those fed the control diet. Milk protein percentage tended to be higher for cows fed the control and waxy diets than those fed the NutriDense diet. Dry matter intake tended to be higher for cows fed the waxy diet than the NutriDense diet. Apparent DM, OM, CP, ADF, NDF, and gross energy digestibilities were similar among dietary treatments, while apparent starch digestibility was higher for the waxy corn than for the NutriDense corn. Rumen NH3-N concentration was higher for cows fed the NutriDense diet than for those fed the control and waxy diets. The propor...Continue Reading

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