Partial substitution of fishmeal with soybean protein-based diets for dourado Salminus brasiliensis

Cost and environmental restrictions limit the use of fishmeal (FM) in aquafeeds and plant protein (PP) sources. Soybean by-products are important alternative; however, their antinutritional factors may reduce fish growth. This study evaluates the effect of FM substitution for PP (soybean meal and soy protein concentrate) in diets of dourado (Salminus brasiliensis), a promising species for fish farming and empirically considered highly tolerant to PP-based diets. A control diet was formulated to contain 20 % of fishmeal and 61 % of plant protein (SBM) and other five diets with decreasing FM graded levels (16 %, 12 %, 8 %, 4 %, 0 %), which were replaced by soybean protein concentrate (SPC), comprising six treatments and four replicates. Fifteen dourados (6.73 ± 0.2 g) were stocked into 200 L tanks in a recirculating system, fed with experimental diets three times a day to apparent satiation for 90 days. Growth performance, food conversion ratio, protein efficiency ratio and protein retention efficiency of fish were impaired when FM substitution exceeded 13.05 % (the broken line analysis method). Histological analysis of intestinal mucosa showed a decrease in villus height when fishmeal was totally replaced by PP, which probably impaired digestive functions of fish and reflected in a severe loss on growth performance.

Partial substitution of fishmeal with soybean protein-based diets for dourado Salminus brasiliensis

Cost and environmental restrictions limit the use of fishmeal (FM) in aquafeeds and plant protein (PP) sources. Soybean by-products are important alternative; however, their antinutritional factors may reduce fish growth. This study evaluates the effect of FM substitution for PP (soybean meal and soy protein concentrate) in diets of dourado (Salminus brasiliensis), a promising species for fish farming and empirically considered highly tolerant to PP-based diets. A control diet was formulated to contain 20 % of fishmeal and 61 % of plant protein (SBM) and other five diets with decreasing FM graded levels (16 %, 12 %, 8 %, 4 %, 0 %), which were replaced by soybean protein concentrate (SPC), comprising six treatments and four replicates. Fifteen dourados (6.73 ± 0.2 g) were stocked into 200 L tanks in a recirculating system, fed with experimental diets three times a day to apparent satiation for 90 days. Growth performance, food conversion ratio, protein efficiency ratio and protein retention efficiency of fish were impaired when FM substitution exceeded 13.05 % (the broken line analysis method). Histological analysis of intestinal mucosa showed a decrease in villus height when fishmeal was totally replaced by PP, which probably impaired digestive functions of fish and reflected in a severe loss on growth performance.(AU)

Effect of including different levels of crude glycerin in feed on plasma triglyceride concentrations in pigs, and the composition and qualitative attributes of pork / Efeito dos níveis de inclusão de glicerina bruta sobre as concentrações plasmáticas de triglicerídeos em suínos, composição e características qualitativas da carne suína

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of including two types of crude glycerin (CG) in feed on plasma parameters, quantitative and qualitative carcass characteristics, and the fatty acid profile of the Longissimus dorsi pig muscle. Sixty-three commercial line pigs were used, with an average weight of 30.53 ± 1.59 to 59.55 ± 4.27 kg in the growing phase and 60.35 ± 2.25 to 89.91 ± 5.23 kg in the finishing phase. The pigs diet included two sources of CG (vegetable and mixed) at four inclusion levels (3%, 6%, 9% and 12%). One CG was derived from soybean oil (VCG) and the other from 80% animal fat + 20% soybean oil (MCG). The control diet contained 0% glycerin. Blood samples were collected at the beginning, middle and final phases of the trial. In addition, at the end of the finishing phase, the animals were fasted for 12 h and then sacrificed to measure the quantitative and qualitative carcass characteristics and the fatty acid profile of the Longissimus dorsi. The results indicate that in both phases there was a quadratic effect on plasma triglycerides. There was no effect on carcass parameters. A quadratic behaviour for pH 24h was obtained, with the lowest value attained at 1.05% CG inclusion. There was an interaction between the type of glycerin and the inclusion level in the diets for polyunsaturated fatty acids. VCG and MCG can be used at up to 12% inclusion because they cause no negative effects on carcass characteristics and pig meat quality.(AU)

Este estudo foi conduzido para avaliar os efeitos de inclusão de dois tipos de glicerina bruta (GB) sobre os parâmetros plasmáticos, características quantitativas e qualitativas da carcaça, e o perfil de ácido graxo do músculo Longissimus dorsi de suínos. Foram utilizados 63 suínos de linhagem comercial, com um peso médio de 30,53 ± 1,59 a 59,55 ± 4,27 kg na fase de crescimento e 60,35 ± 2,25 a 89,91 ± 5,23 kg na fase de terminação. A dieta dos suínos incluiu duas fontes de GB (Vegetal e Mista) com quatro níveis de inclusão (3, 6, 9 e 12%). Uma GB foi derivada de óleo de soja (GBV) e outra de 80% de gordura animal + 20% de óleo de soja (GBM). A dieta controle continha 0% de glicerina. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas nas fases inicial, intermediária e final do estudo. Além disso, ao final da fase de terminação, os animais permaneceram em jejum por 12 h e foram sacrificados para mensurar as características quantitativas e qualitativas da carcaça e o perfil de ácido graxo do Longissimus dorsi. Os resultados indicam em ambas as fases, houve um efeito quadrático nos triglicerídeos plasmáticos. Não houve efeito sobre os parâmetros de carcaça. Um comportamento quadrático para pH 24h foi obtido, com o menor valor atingido em 1,05% de inclusão de GB. Houve interação entre os tipos de glicerina e os níveis de inclusão nas dietas para ácidos graxos poli-insaturados. A GBV e a GBM podem ser usados em até 12% de inclusão porque não causam efeitos negativos nas características de carcaça e na qualidade da carne de suínos.(AU)

Effect of including different levels of crude glycerin in feed on plasma triglyceride concentrations in pigs, and the composition and qualitative attributes of pork / Efeito dos níveis de inclusão de glicerina bruta sobre as concentrações plasmáticas de triglicerídeos em suínos, composição e características qualitativas da carne suína

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of including two types of crude glycerin (CG) in feed on plasma parameters, quantitative and qualitative carcass characteristics, and the fatty acid profile of the Longissimus dorsi pig muscle. Sixty-three commercial line pigs were used, with an average weight of 30.53 ± 1.59 to 59.55 ± 4.27 kg in the growing phase and 60.35 ± 2.25 to 89.91 ± 5.23 kg in the finishing phase. The pigs’ diet included two sources of CG (vegetable and mixed) at four inclusion levels (3%, 6%, 9% and 12%). One CG was derived from soybean oil (VCG) and the other from 80% animal fat + 20% soybean oil (MCG). The control diet contained 0% glycerin. Blood samples were collected at the beginning, middle and final phases of the trial. In addition, at the end of the finishing phase, the animals were fasted for 12 h and then sacrificed to measure the quantitative and qualitative carcass characteristics and the fatty acid profile of the Longissimus dorsi. The results indicate that in both phases there was a quadratic effect on plasma triglycerides. There was no effect on carcass parameters. A quadratic behaviour for pH 24h was obtained, with the lowest value attained at 1.05% CG inclusion. There was an interaction between the type of glycerin and the inclusion level in the diets for polyunsaturated fatty acids. VCG and MCG can be used at up to 12% inclusion because they cause no negative effects on carcass characteristics and pig meat quality.

Este estudo foi conduzido para avaliar os efeitos de inclusão de dois tipos de glicerina bruta (GB) sobre os parâmetros plasmáticos, características quantitativas e qualitativas da carcaça, e o perfil de ácido graxo do músculo Longissimus dorsi de suínos. Foram utilizados 63 suínos de linhagem comercial, com um peso médio de 30,53 ± 1,59 a 59,55 ± 4,27 kg na fase de crescimento e 60,35 ± 2,25 a 89,91 ± 5,23 kg na fase de terminação. A dieta dos suínos incluiu duas fontes de GB (Vegetal e Mista) com quatro níveis de inclusão (3, 6, 9 e 12%). Uma GB foi derivada de óleo de soja (GBV) e outra de 80% de gordura animal + 20% de óleo de soja (GBM). A dieta controle continha 0% de glicerina. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas nas fases inicial, intermediária e final do estudo. Além disso, ao final da fase de terminação, os animais permaneceram em jejum por 12 h e foram sacrificados para mensurar as características quantitativas e qualitativas da carcaça e o perfil de ácido graxo do Longissimus dorsi. Os resultados indicam em ambas as fases, houve um efeito quadrático nos triglicerídeos plasmáticos. Não houve efeito sobre os parâmetros de carcaça. Um comportamento quadrático para pH 24h foi obtido, com o menor valor atingido em 1,05% de inclusão de GB. Houve interação entre os tipos de glicerina e os níveis de inclusão nas dietas para ácidos graxos poli-insaturados. A GBV e a GBM podem ser usados em até 12% de inclusão porque não causam efeitos negativos nas características de carcaça e na qualidade da carne de suínos.

Semipurified glycerins on starting piglets feeding (15-30 kg) / Glicerinas semipurificadas na alimentação de leitões (15-30 kg)

The nutritional value and the performance of piglets fed on diets with semi purified glycerin (SPGV) and mixed (SPGM) vegetable oil was determined and evaluated. Thirty-two crossbred piglets, allotted in a completely randomized block design, were used in the digestibility trial. Two types of glycerin (SPGV and SPGM) and three levels of diet (4, 8 and 12%) were studied. The experimental unit consisted of one piglet. Glycerins metabolizable energy (ME) was estimated by regression of ME (kcal kg <->1) intake associated with glycerin vs. glycerin intake (kg). ME as-feed-basis rates were 3,373 for SPGV and 2,932 for SPGM, or rather, the glycerins are highly available energy source for piglets. In the performance trial, 90 piglets were allotted in a completely randomized blocks design in a 2 x 4 + 1 factorial scheme, two glycerins, four levels (3, 6, 9 and 12%), five replicates (pens) and two piglets per pen. A control diet with no glycerin (0%) was additionally formulated. Since no effect of glycerin.(AU) inclusion on pig performance occurred, it was feasible to use up to 12% of both types of glycerin on piglets feeding.(AU)

Determinou-se o valor nutricional e avaliou-se o desempenho de leitões alimentados com rações contendo glicerinas semipurificadas de origem vegetal (GSPV) e mista (GSPM). Na digestibilidade foram utilizados 32 leitões, machos castrados, distribuídos em delineamento em blocos ao acaso. Foram estudadas duas glicerinas (GSPV e GSPM) e três níveis de inclusão na dieta-teste (4, 8 e 12%). A unidade experimental consistiu de um leitão. A energia metabolizável (EM) das glicerinas foi estimada pela análise de regressão do consumo de EM (kcal kg <->1) associada à glicerina vs. o consumo de glicerina (kg). Os valores de EM (kcal kg <->1), na matéria natural, obtidos foram 3.373 para GSPV e 2.932 para GSPM, indicando que as duas glicerinas são fontes de alta energia disponível para a alimentação de leitões. No desempenho, foram utilizados 90 leitões, distribuídos em blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 2 x 4 + 1, sendo duas glicerinas,quatro níveis de inclusão (3, 6, 9 e 12%), cinco repetições e dois leitões por unidade experimental. Adicionalmente foi formulada uma ração-testemunha sem glicerina (0%). Não houve efeito do nível dei nclusão de glicerina sobre o desempenho, sugerindo que é viável a utilização em até 12% de ambas as glicerinas na alimentação de leitões.(AU)

Semipurified glycerins on starting piglets feeding (15-30 kg) / Glicerinas semipurificadas na alimentação de leitões (15-30 kg)

The nutritional value and the performance of piglets fed on diets with semi purified glycerin (SPGV) and mixed (SPGM) vegetable oil was determined and evaluated. Thirty-two crossbred piglets, allotted in a completely randomized block design, were used in the digestibility trial. Two types of glycerin (SPGV and SPGM) and three levels of diet (4, 8 and 12%) were studied. The experimental unit consisted of one piglet. Glycerins’ metabolizable energy (ME) was estimated by regression of ME (kcal kg

Determinou-se o valor nutricional e avaliou-se o desempenho de leitões alimentados com rações contendo glicerinas semipurificadas de origem vegetal (GSPV) e mista (GSPM). Na digestibilidade foram utilizados 32 leitões, machos castrados, distribuídos em delineamento em blocos ao acaso. Foram estudadas duas glicerinas (GSPV e GSPM) e três níveis de inclusão na dieta-teste (4, 8 e 12%). A unidade experimental consistiu de um leitão. A energia metabolizável (EM) das glicerinas foi estimada pela análise de regressão do consumo de EM (kcal kg