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Ruminant nutrition symposium: novel microbial solutions to optimize production efficiency in beef and dairy systems
Bruno I Cappellozza1, Reinaldo F Cooke2, Rafael C Amaral1
1Novonesis, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark.
Journal of Animal Science
|May 15, 2025
Summary
Microbial solutions, including bacterial inoculants and direct-fed microbials (DFM), enhance livestock production sustainability. These probiotics improve silage fermentation, cattle health, feed efficiency, and performance, offering a sustainable alternative in beef and dairy farming.
Area of Science:
- Animal Science
- Microbiology
- Sustainable Agriculture
Background:
- The livestock industry seeks sustainable technologies to improve profitability and food animal production.
- Microbial solutions, particularly bacterial inoculants and direct-fed microbials (DFM), offer potential benefits for animal health and production.
- Current applications include silage fermentation and feed additives for cattle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application and benefits of microbial solutions in livestock production.
- To highlight the role of bacterial inoculants in silage fermentation.
- To examine the impact of Bacillus-based DFM on cattle health, performance, and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on microbial solutions in livestock.
- Analysis of research on bacterial inoculants for corn and grass silage.
- Evaluation of studies on direct-fed microbials (DFM) in beef and dairy cattle.
Main Results:
- Bacterial inoculants improve silage fermentation, though outcomes vary with grass type and management.
- Bacillus-based DFM enhance cow-calf productivity, gut health, immune function, and nutrient metabolism.
- DFM improve feed intake, digestibility, health, and performance in stocker and feedlot cattle, and show potential against Salmonella.
Conclusions:
- Microbial solutions optimize silage quality and ruminant nutrition.
- Bacillus-based DFM support cattle health and performance, addressing antimicrobial resistance concerns.
- These probiotics foster sustainable practices in beef and dairy production systems.
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