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PSV-15 Variability in the Oxidative Status of Fats and Oils Used in Livestock Diets in North America
Authors: Tonda Rachel , Lamptey Arlene , Reid Brenda 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Lipids are essential energy sources in nearly every animal’s diet. However, lipids used in feed formulations today are highly variable in both composition and susceptibility to oxidation – a major source of decreased lipid quality. Feeding oxidized lipids negatively influences animal health and performance, yet data on the oxidative status of commercially used lipids is limited. Herein, the oxidative stability results of lipid samples submitted to Kemin Customer Laboratory Services (CLS) for analysis since 2018 is summarized. Of the 392 samples evaluated, corn oil (n=122), choice white grease (CWG; n=101) and soybean oil (n=66) were the most common. Current oxidation status was assessed by measuring active oxidation markers, including peroxide values (PV; target &lt; 5 meq/kg) and secondary oxidative molecules (hexanal and 2,4-decadienal; target &lt; 50 ppm total). Resistance to future oxidation was evaluated by Oxidative Stability Index (OSI) at 100° C. Lipid PVs ranged from 0 meq/kg to 47.8 meq/kg, with an average PV of 3.4 meq/kg. Total secondary oxidatives averaged 28 ppm, ranging from below the limit of quantitation (5 ppm) to 313 ppm. Based on current oxidative markers, 39% of samples showed no signs of oxidation, 40% had early signs of oxidation, 16% were undergoing active oxidation and 5% were severely oxidized. Lipid OSI times ranged from 0.2 to 144 hours, averaging 17.4 hours. Fifty percent of samples had OSI times of &lt; 10 hours. Further, 46% of animal fats had an OSI &lt; 5 hours, indicating enhanced susceptibility of these fats to future oxidation. In conclusion, &gt;60% of samples showed signs of oxidation, and significant variability in the oxidative status of commercial lipids was observed. To optimize nutritional efficiency and minimize adverse effects of oxidation on overall health of livestock, managing lipid quality – including understanding oxidation risks – should be a major consideration for producers.
PSV-12 Nutrient Utilization of Black Soldier Fly-derived Feed Ingredients Is Affected by Growth Stage and Processing Method Based on in vitro Assays
Authors: Kim Hansol , Jang Eunjeong , Ji Sang Yun , Kim Beob Gyun G 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Sufficient supply of dietary phosphorus (P) is critical for maximizing muscle and bone growth of pigs. The objective was to compare standardized total tract digestible (STTD) P requirements of growing pigs determined in the experiments and those estimated using modeling approach. Fifty-two experiments in the literature that empirically determined P requirements of pigs were employed. The basis for the determination of P requirements were growth performance (average daily gain or gain to feed ratio; n = 34) and bone development (n = 23). Based on the STTD P in the feed ingredients provided in NRC (2012) and ingredient composition used in the experiments, P requirements presented as total P, available P, and true total tract digestible P were converted to STTD P requirements. To obtain STTD P requirements (g/d) suggested by NRC (2012) for grow-finishing pigs (body weight &gt; 20 kg), mean body weight and sex indicated in the experiments were input into the NRC model. The statistical model for comparing the empirical data and the NRC requirements included the basis for determining P requirements in the experiments as a fixed variable and body weight as a random variable. To quantify the deviations between NRC STTD P requirement estimates and empirically determined STTD P requirements, mean percentage difference was calculated. The STTD P requirements empirically determined based on growth performance were greater than the NRC STTD P requirement estimates (5.89 vs. 4.61 g/d, SEM = 0.27; P &lt; 0.001). Moreover, the bone development-based STTD P requirements were greater than the NRC STTD P requirement estimates (6.63 vs. 4.46 g/d, SEM = 0.42; P &lt; 0.001). In conclusion, the standardized total tract digestible P requirements suggested by the NRC are less than the experimentally determined requirements.
PSVI-20 Updated Amino Acid, Choline, Betaine, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 Concentrations in Corn DDGS and Wheat
Authors: Estes Kari , Lowman Zachary , Dilger Ryan N , Powell Thomas 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Choline and water-soluble vitamins are essential nutrients for monogastric species. Choline is involved in cell structure and function making it a crucial nutrient in cognitive, cardiovascular and liver health. Additionally, choline along with methionine, betaine, folic acid and vitamin B12 are considered methyl donors and play important roles in DNA methylation. Choline deficiency symptoms can include fatty liver, neuromuscular issues, poor immune function and poor growth rates which can affect animal production profitability. While the Swine NRC (2012) has set forth dietary requirements, there is a lack of current information related to how the levels of methyl-containing compounds differ in varying ingredients. Improvements in analytical testing procedures, changes to the genetic makeup of crops, and current processing methods collectively influence nutrient concentrations in feedstuffs. The purpose of this project was to sample and analyze numerous samples of corn dried distiller grains with solubles (corn DDGS) and wheat collected in 2019 to permit quantification of choline and other methyl-containing compounds. Thirty-two corn DDGS samples and 23 wheat samples were collected from 12 states within the United States. Samples were then analyzed at Eurofins Scientific (Des Moines, IA) for dry matter, amino acid, choline, betaine, folic acid, and vitamin B12 concentrations. In general, corn DDGS exhibited lower analyzed methyl-containing nutrient concentrations when compared with wheat (Table 1). Methionine and folic acid contents of both ingredients were similar to those reported by the Swine NRC (2012). However, analyzed choline levels were 20% lower for corn DDGS and 18% higher for wheat than those reported by the Swine NRC. The lack of updated information related to choline and betaine in these two feedstuffs would suggest there may be inaccuracies in formulating diets to meet the requirements for optimal growth and health of pigs.
PSVI-15 Effects of Dietary SID Lysine Restriction in the Growing Period and Number of Dietary Phases on Growth Performance of Growing-finishing Pigs
Authors: Knight Jadelyn G , Ellis Michael , Shull Caleb M , Mendoza Omarh , Schwab Clint , Brown Katie 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
This study evaluated the effects of dietary SID lysine restriction in the growing period and number of dietary phases in the growing-finishing (GF) period on growth performance of GF pigs (32.7 ± 9.43 kg to 115.5 ± 8.18 kg BW). A RCBD (block = gender and start day) was used with a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments: 1) Dietary SID Lysine Level {Control [NRC (2012) recommendation]; Moderate Restriction [0.15% lower than Control]; Aggressive Restriction [0.30% lower than Control]} and 2) Number of Dietary Phases in GF (4 vs. 2). Lysine level treatments were applied from 32 to 64 kg BW. Diets were based on corn-soybean meal and corn coproducts, formulated to be isocaloric, and to meet or exceed recommendations of NRC (2012) for each phase, with the exception of SID lysine levels which were according to treatment. A total of 4,488 pigs were housed in single-sex groups of 34 pigs (22 replicates) with floor space of 0.63 m2/ pig. Pigs had ad libitum access to feed and water throughout and were weighed at start and end of the study; feeder additions were recorded. Pen was the experimental unit and data were analyzed using R version 3.6.2. The model accounted for the fixed effect of treatments, the interaction, and random effect of block. There were no treatment interactions (P &gt; 0.05) and no effect (P &gt; 0.05) of Number of Dietary Phases on overall growth performance. Decreasing dietary SID lysine linearly reduced (P &lt; 0.05) overall ADG and ADFI with no effect (P &gt; 0.05) on G:F. Restricting dietary SID lysine level to the extent used in this study reduced overall growth rate with no impact on feed efficiency.
PSVI-16 The Association of Benzoic Acid and Essential Oils Eo Reduces the Inflammatory Response of Weaned Piglets and the Diarrhea Incidence in the Nursery Phase
Authors: Junior Sudario Roberto Silva , Resende Maíra , Chaves Rhuan F , Barbosa Jéssica Aparecida , Ferreira Iana I M , Arruda Gabriel B D , Silva Carina Fernanda Gomes , Ribeiro Charles Muller , Falleiros Francine T , Fascina Vitor S , Silva Claudia Cassimira , Prata Maurício F , Passos Adsos , Cantarelli Vinicius de Souza 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Benzoic acid (BA) and essential oils (EO) can minimize growth performance losses due to the removal of antibiotics and change the intestinal health of weaned piglets. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of BA and EO on inflammatory response, diarrhea incidence, and growth performance of the nursery phase. One hundred and twenty barrows were weaned at 23 days (6.40 ± 0.53 kg) and assigned into 3 treatments (10 replicates) in randomized block design: basal diet without additives (NC), basal diet with 200 ppm of colistin sulphate (PC), and association of 0,3% benzoic acid and essential oil (BA+EO). The feed intake and body weight were recorded at 0 and 42 days. The feces were assessed daily (per animal) and graded as normal feces (no diarrhea) or liquid or pasty stools (presence of diarrhea). On days 1, 3, and 9, blood samples were collected (5 replicates) for white blood cells (WBC) counts. Growth performance was analyzed by MIXED procedure (SAS, 2009) and the Tukey test was used to compare the means (P &lt; 0.050). The WBC counts were analyzed by repeated-measures analysis of variance, by MIXED procedure. Diarrhea incidence was analyzed by GENMOD procedure (SAS, 2009). The BA+EO treatment showed a similar body weight (P = 0.014) and average daily gain (P = 0.012) than the PC group and lower feed conversion ratio (P = 0.037) compared to the NC group. The pigs of the BA+EO treatment had the lowest diarrhea incidence during the total period (P &lt; 0.001). The supplementation with BA+EO or antibiotics reduced the counts of total WBC (P = 0.008) and neutrophils (P = 0.003). In conclusion, supplementation with BA+EO reduces the inflammatory response and the incidence of diarrhea in the nursery phase, that may be related to the improvement in the FCR.
PSVI-17 The Effect of Dacitic Tuff Breccia Alone or in Combination with Poultry By-products on Nursery Pig Growth Performance
Authors: Richert Jacob A , Thayer Morgan T , Rulon Karissa N , Ferrel Jon , Radcliffe John S , Schinckel Allan P , Richert Brian T 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Dacitic tuff breccia (DTB) and poultry by-products (PBP) were added to nursery pig diets to evaluate their effects on growth performance in a 35 d experiment. A randomized complete block design based on BW and sex was used. Newly weaned pigs (N=564, 20.1 d of age, 6.18±0.006 kg initial BW) allotted to four diets (15 replicates/treatment; 9 or 10 pigs/pen): 1) Negative control (NC; no DTB or PBP), 2) NC+DTB (0.5% inclusion), 3) NC+PBP (4% chicken by-product meal + 2% feather meal – replacing fishmeal, corn, and synthetic amino acids in the NC), 4) NC+DTB+PBP. Phase 1–3 were each 7-d and Phase 4 was from d21-35. During week one there were no differences (P &gt;0.10) among treatments. In week 2, pigs fed DTB tended to increase ADG (323 vs. 303 g/d; P=0.068) and ADFI (376 vs. 356 g/d; P=0.055) compared to pigs not fed DTB and pigs fed PBP tended to have increased ADG (P=0.093). In week 3 pigs fed PBP had reduced ADG (460 vs 483 g/d; P=0.011) and G:F (0.689 vs. 0.723; P&lt; 0.001), and there tended to be an interaction for G:F (P=0.083) with DTB improving G:F when fed in combination with PBP but reducing G:F in the control diet. In week 4, feeding PBP decreased ADG (384 vs 415 g/d; P&lt; 0.01) and ADFI (629 vs 666 g/d; P&lt; 0.01) compared to pigs fed no PBP. There were no differences among treatments during week 5. For Phase 4 (d21-35) pigs fed PBP had decreased ADG (479 vs 497 g/d; P=0.041) and tended to have reduced ADFI (P=0.092) compared to pigs fed no PBP. Overall (d 0–35), there were no significant differences among treatments. In conclusion, DTB improved nursery pig growth performance early, however, pigs fed PBP had decreased ADG and feed efficiency late in the nursery period.
PSV-2 Use of Pregnancy Associated Glycoproteins to Determine Fetal Age Throughout Gestation
Authors: Kline Adalaide C , Epperson Kaitlin , Rich Jerica , Zoca Saulo Menegatti , Andrews Taylor , Rhoades Jim R , Perry George 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Blood pregnancy tests have gained popularity as there is no need for a costly ultrasound machine or special training; however, blood pregnancy tests only provide an answer of pregnant or open. Conversely, palpation and transrectal ultrasonography can determine gestational age. The objective of this study was to determine if a commercially available blood pregnancy test could detect differences in pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) concentrations indicative of gestational age. Previously identified pregnant females were grouped by age (heifers n=173, cows n=512); blood samples were collected between d 27 and 190 of gestation. Serum was tested in duplicate using a commercially available blood pregnancy test, IDEXX Alertys Ruminant Pregnancy Test. Procedures were adapted to allow concentrations to be within detectible range of the assay. Data was analyzed using MIXED procedure of SAS with age and gestational age (animals grouped into four gestational groups 1;&lt; 30, 2;30–90, 3;91–178, and 4; &gt;178 d) in the model. There was an effect of age, gestational age, and age by gestational age interaction (P&lt; 0.01). Heifers had greater PAG concentrations compared to cows. Among heifers, PAG concentrations did not differ between gestational groups 1, 2, and 3 (P&gt;0.37), but group 4 had greater PAG concentrations than all other groups (P&lt; 0.01). Among cows, PAG concentrations decreased from group 1 to 2 (P&lt; 0.01), and then increased throughout gestation (P&lt; 0.01). Within age, group data were analyzed using REG procedure of SAS. There was a positive correlation between gestational age and PAG concentrations among both heifers (P&lt; 0.01; r2=0.25) and cows (gestational age 30 and greater P&lt; 0.01; r2=0.64). In summary, among heifers circulating PAG concentrations increased with gestational age, but gestational age only accounted for 25% of the variation. Among cows, gestational age (d 30–190) accounted for 64% of variation in PAG concentrations, thus a modified blood pregnancy test may allow for determining gestational age.
PSV-10 Effects of l-α-amino Butyrate Supplementation on Oocyte Maturation
Authors: Sprungl Kimberly , Arena Haley A , Reynolds Skyla , Whitaker Brian D 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
L-α-amino butyrate is a low-molecular weight thiol compound that acts to increase the levels of glutathione in the oocyte. Glutathione acts as an antioxidant during oocyte maturation and promotes male pronuclear formation during fertilization. Supplementing the L-α-amino butyrate helps to decrease polyspermic penetration rates and improve early embryonic development in swine. However, it is unknown if L-α-amino butyrate supplementation affects the environment of the oocyte or the oocyte directly. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine if L-α-amino butyrate supplementation to the maturation media acted on the oocyte or had alternative beneficial effects in the surrounding environment. Oocytes were randomly assigned to a maturation media containing an amino acid transport inhibitor, quisqualic acid (QA) (0 or 1 mM) and then supplemented with L-α-amino butyrate (0 or 3.3 mM). Oocytes were evaluated for stage of meiosis (n=380) and cumulus cell expansion (n=411) at the end of maturation. The remaining oocytes were fertilized and evaluated for cortical granule exocytosis (n=400) and IVF kinetics (n=456). Supplementation of L-α-amino butyrate with or without QA significantly increased (P &lt; 0.05) cumulus cell expansion, cortical granule exocytosis and male pronuclear formation compared to no supplementation or QA supplementation. There was no difference in meiotic progression, fertilization or polyspermic penetration rates between the treatment groups. Results suggest that when L-α-amino butyrate is supplemented during maturation, it improves the maturation of the oocyte by acting directly on the oocyte and not through the surrounding environment of the oocyte.
PSV-5 Effect of Breed and Barn Location on Semen Quality at an Artificial Insemination Facility
Authors: Hartman Ashley R , Butler Madison L , McCabe Esther D , Rolf Megan M , Weaber Robert L , Bormann Jennifer M , Grieger David M 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
A better understanding of the factors that influence collection and semen quality for AI sires is needed. Our objectives were to evaluate the effect of breed and environmental factors on semen characteristics from 49,086 ejaculates analyzed by a single technician at a beef semen collection facility. Bulls were housed in one of 5 barns based on health testing and purpose of semen collection. Multiple ejaculate characteristics were evaluated using regression models; fixed effects included breed, age, and barn. Ejaculate volume differed (P &lt; 0.001) between Angus (8.5 ml) and Horned Hereford (7.5 ml). Concentration of spermatozoa was lower (P &lt; 0.001) for Angus compared with Simmental, Charolais, and Horned Hereford (1009, 1100, 1252, and 1197 x 106/ml, respectively). Horned Hereford had greater (P &lt; 0.01) concentration of spermatozoa compared with Red Angus (1197 and 1046 x 106/ml, respectively). Simmental had greater (P &lt; 0.01) pre-freeze motility when compared with Angus, Red Angus, and Horned Hereford (54, 50, 49 and 49%, respectively). Average production of 0.5 CC frozen straws per collection was greater (P &lt; 0.001) for Simmental (244) when compared with Red Angus (205) and Angus (223). Pre-freeze motility (% motile) varied from 48% to 53% between the five barns (P &lt; 0.001). The average concentration of spermatozoa varied from 1000 (x 106/ml) to 1155 (x 106/ml), with Barn 1 producing the lowest per ejaculate (P &lt; 0.001). Bulls in Barn 1 produced a greater amount (P &lt; 0.001) of primary abnormalities than Barn 4 and more (P &lt; 0.001) secondary abnormalities than Barn 3. Overall, Simmental, when compared with Angus bulls, produced the greatest number of straws per collection, with the highest pre-freeze motility. Recognizing breed differences and the effect of barn location may help improve overall efficiency, and producer expectations of semen collection at this facility.
PSIV-3 Effect of Protein Source and Soy Hulls Inclusion in Finishing Diets of Feedlot Cattle Fed Free-choice Hay, on Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Authors: Pittaluga Alejandro , Relling Alejandro E 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
To evaluate the effect of soy-hulls (SH) inclusion in a ground corn-based diet with either distillers dry grains with solubles (DDGS) or soybean meal (SBM) as the protein source (PS), on growth and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle offered free-access hay; one-hundred and nineteen crossbreed steers (initial BW 566 ± 42kg) were blocked by weight, randomly assigned to 8 pens, and fed for 104 ± 10d. Four dietary treatments were evaluated: 1) DDGS without SH inclusion, 2) DDGS and high inclusion of SH, 3) SBM and low inclusion of SH, and 4) SBM and high inclusion of SH. Diets were formulated to be isonitrogenous. Grass-hay was offered ad-libitum and separate from the concentrates in a different bunk (GrowSafe system). Data was analyzed as a 2×2 factorial considering the fixed effects of treatments and their interaction, and the random effects of block and steer within block. For gain to feed and kidney-pelvic-heart fat (KPH), an interaction occurred (P ≤ 0.10) between PS and SH inclusion (Table 1 and 2, respectively). With greater inclusion of SH, feed efficiencies of steers fed SBM improved compared with feed efficiencies of steers fed DDGS. Steers fed SBM and high SH had the lower KPH content. Feeding SBM increased (P = 0.05) final body weight, tended to increase (P = 0.06) the average daily gain, and decreased (P = 0.05) hay intake compared with steers fed DDGS (Table 1). No differences were observed (P ≥ 0.14) in carcass characteristics between PS and SH inclusion, except for backfat thickness which increased (P = 0.03) with lower SH inclusions (Table 2). These data suggest that opting for SBM as an alternative of DDGS as the protein source of ground corn-based diets, could conceivably enhance the finishing performance of feedlot steers regardless of the SH inclusion levels, and improve feed efficiency with greater levels of dietary SH.
PSVI-8 Meta-regression Analysis to Determine the Relationship Between Growing Pig Body Weight and Variation
Authors: Russi Andres Fernando T , Tokach Mike D , Woodworth Jason C , DeRouchey Joel M , Goodband Robert D , Gebhardt Jordan T , Ritter Matthew J , Pilcher Chad M 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
The swine industry has been constantly evolving to select animals with improved performance traits and to minimize variation in body weight (BW) in order to meet packer specifications. Therefore, understanding variation presents an opportunity for producers to find strategies that could help reduce, manage, or deal with variation of pigs in a barn. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted by collecting data from multiple studies and available data sets in order to develop prediction equations for coefficient of variation (CV) and standard deviation (SD) as a function of BW. Information regarding BW variation from 16 papers was recorded to provide approximately 204 data points. Together, these data included 117,268 individually weighed pigs with a sample size that ranged from 104 to 4,108 pigs. A random-effects model with study used as a random effect was developed. Observations were weighted using sample size as an estimate for precision on the analysis, where larger data sets accounted for increased accuracy in the model. Regression equations were developed using the nlme package of R to determine the relationship between BW and its variation. Polynomial regression analysis was conducted separately for each variation measurement. When CV was reported in the data set, SD was calculated and vice versa. The resulting prediction equations were: CV (%) = 20.04 – 0.135 × (BW) + 0.00043 × (BW)2, R2=0.79; SD = 0.41 + 0.150 × (BW) - 0.00041 × (BW)2, R2 = 0.95. These equations suggest that there is evidence for a decreasing quadratic relationship between mean CV of a population and BW of pigs whereby the rate of decrease is smaller as mean pig BW increases from birth to market. Conversely, the rate of increase of SD of a population of pigs is smaller as mean pig BW increases from birth to market.