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1 OLEOBIOTEC RUMINANT DAIRY COW EXPORT LX 185 P4 LX 185 P12

2 Why OLEOBIOTEC? Ban of antibiotic growth promoters (Europe) Continuous increase in animal productivity Necessity to reduce feed cost Objective to improve feed efficiency while maintaining health 2

3 OLEOBIOTEC Complex blend of: Essential oils spices EO of oregano EO of thyme EO of citrus EO of cinnamon Ginger Curcuma Pepper 3

4 OLEOBIOTEC 2 levels of action: Balancing effect of the microflora from essential oils Spice effects on the digestive physiology Optimization of the digestion in the rumen Better feed conversion 4

5 Bio-regulation: an original concept Essential oils: optimal balance of the microflora, preservation of nutrients Spices: buffering effect of saliva Spices: stimulation of salivation Spices: optimal assimilation of nutrients Essential oils: reduction of SCC 5

6 OLEOBIOTEC PHOD : 5 years of research in order to understand and determine the mode of action of essential oils on rumen microflora (Ph.D. Dissertation of Virginie Noirot, 2006) in vitro studies in sacco studies Nutrient balance studies 6

7 Experimental results: in vitro ammonia - 50% propionate +11% Oleobiotec Energetic losses 9% ( production CH 4 and CO 2 ) Bio-regulation in the rumen acts on the flora to control the fermentations 7

8 Experimental results: in sacco Ammonia 14% Digestibility NDF and ADF: + 20% ruminal degradability of starch 16% Oleobiotec ruminal degradability of soya 14% Bio-regulation in rumen: control of the fermentation to secure the ration and improve digestion 8

9 Conclusion of in sacco trials With Oleobiotec essential oils: Lower soya CP and corn starch disappearances in the rumen Increased digestion of fiber in the high starch ration Lower NH 3 in both rations Higher C2/C3 ratio in the high starch ration and lower C2/C3 ratio in the low starch ration 9

10 Effect of OLEOBIOTEC on the rumen microflora High starch ration (calf/beef or high producing dairy cow rations) Protozoa Amylolytic/Proteolytic Bacteria Cellulolytic Bacteria Without EO With EO 10

11 Effect of OLEOBIOTEC on the rumen microflora Low starch ration (dry cow, transition rations and complete ration) Protozoa Amylolytic/Proteolytic Bacteria Cellulolytic Bacteria Without EO With EO 11

12 OLEOBIOTEC : mode of action Modification of ruminal microbial populations (number, activity, metabolism) Limitation of the predominant microflora development Indirect stimulation of the minority microflora Balancing role on the ruminal microflora, regardless of the ration feed 12

13 OLEOBIOTEC : benefits Benefits - Total or partial substitution of by-pass protein source (chemically or heattreated) - Improved by-pass protein of the ration in the rumen - Better milk quality As an alternative to - By-pass protein source - Trace element (Zn, Mn, Cu) Results - Lower milk urea levels - Better milk production - Improvement or stabilization of protein and fat rates - Lower somatic cell counts 13

14 Recommendations Dairy cow 21 days pre-partum 21 days post-partum Lactation Dose / animal / day Cow: 1 g Ewe, goat: 0.25 g Cow: 2 to 3 g Ewe, goat: 0.5 to 0.75 g Cow: 1 to 2 g Ewe, goat: 0.25 to 0.5 g Calf Starter: kg Growth: < 6 months 6 to 24 months Dose / animal / day 0.25 g 0.6 g 1 g 14

15 Nutritional Matrix (per kg of Oleobiotec ) INRA System Feed Ration Energy: UF PDIN, g PDIE, g PDIA, g NRC System Feed Ration Energy: ENL, Mkcal PDR, g Metabolizable protein, g CVB System Nutrient Value Energy VEM Kcal Energy VEVI Kcal Protein DVE g/kg Protein OEB g/kg VEM: Net energy milk for dairy cow VEVI: Net energy for beef cattle DVE: Digestible protein in intestine OEB: Balance between degradable N and fermentable energy in rumen 15

16 Valorisation Evolution of ration cost (per kg of milk, per kg of ration) ( ) 0.15 kg milk 0.1 kg ration Evolution of protein ratio (g) PDIN PDIE PDIA 0 Base Base+Oleo Oleo = Oleo Eco Base Base+Oleo Oleo = 49.5 Oleo Eco ( ) Evolution of ration cost Ration Base Base+Oleo Oleo = Oleo Eco 16

17 RESISTANCE STUDIES TO THERMAL PROCESS 17

18 Resistance studies to thermal process Objectives Answer to a frequent question: are essentials oils resistant to the process of granulation or heat treatment Compare holding to pelleting of Oleobiotec standard vs Oleobiotec monopowder NB: Studies carried out by an external company, Genuol, on the different products of Oleobiotec Studies of 3 types of thermal treatments 18

19 Thermal treatments Protocols: Temperature: 83 C during 3 min Temperature: 92 C during 2 min Temperature: 89 C during 9 min Studies carried out on: Oleobiotec standard range, and Oleobiotec monopowder range 19

20 Oleobiotec : Results Aromatic loss comparisons of Standard and monopowder Reference 83 C 3 min 92 C 2 min 89 C 9 min standard 2.10 % 2.30 % 5.94 % monopowder 0.96 % 1.24 % 2.48 % 20

21 TRIAL RESULTS OLEOBIOTEC RUMINANT 21

22 Urea in milk (experimental farm) Milk, corrected 4% fat (kg/d) Control Oleobiotec P NS Milk urea (mg/l) P=0.012 Source: G nuol-ensat (2005) 2 X 10 Holstein cows (5 multiparous and 5 primiparous; average rank 1.9) Number of post-partum days: 86 and 108 for primiparous and multiparous respectively Duration: 3 months with reversal of treatment after 1.5 months 22

23 Effect on feed protein valorization When Oleobiotec is used, the quantity of protein concentrate given to the animal (soya 46) has been decreased by 22 % (3.5 kg vs 4.3 kg) Oleobiotec Oct 04 / - Nov 04 / - Dec 04 / Oleo Fev 05 / Oleo Mars 05 / Oleo milk, kg protein Without Oleobiotec With Oleobiotec 23

24 Effect on somatic cell counts in ewe milk Animals: 2 X 24 ewes Treatment: 225 mg/d/ewe of Oleobiotec in a protein concentrate Date Control Trial Ratio control vs trial D D D D Average Oleobiotec reduced the average level of somatic cells in milk by

25 Effect on somatic cell counts in goat milk Animals: 110 goats (average milk production: 1100 kg/year) Treatment: Oleobiotec incorporated at 225 g/t in the feed, fed at 1.5 kg/day/goat Incorporation of Oleobiotec in feed during a 2 month period and then stopped during a 2 month period Month Oleobiotec Somatic cell count (million/ml) November No a December Yes b January Yes b February No a March No a a, b: P<0.10 Oleobiotec has a significant effect on the decrease in somatic cell counts 25

26 Effect on somatic cell counts in the milk of dairy cow Animals: 30 Holstein dairy cows Treatment: incorporation of Oleobiotec at 2.3 kg/t in a special pellet distributed at 500 g/day/cow Period Before the trial After incorporation of Oleobiotec After Oleobiotec was withdrawn Somatic cell counts / ml a b a a, b: p<0.10 Oleobiotec has a significant effect on the decrease in somatic cell counts 26

27 Effect on milk yield and milk components (1) Control Oleobiotec Gap Milk (kg) kg Protein rate (g/kg) Protein yield (kg) Fat rate (g/kg) Fat yield (kg) Somatic cell counts % 27

28 Effect on milk yield and milk components (2) Control Oleobiotec Gap Milk (kg) kg Protein rate (g/kg) Protein yield (g/kg) Urea (mg/l) % Somatic cell counts % 28

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