Effects of soybean oil and corn oil alone or in combination with Rumensin®, on methane and VFA production, in vitro

Authors

Jack G. Riley
S.L. Newby

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1978; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 320; Beef; Soybean oil; Corn oil; Rumensin; Methane; VFA production

Abstract

Soybean oil or corn oil when fed at 0, 2, 4, or 6% of the ration did not significantly reduce methane production or alter the ratios of volatile fatty acids. Soybean oil was superior to corn oil in reducing methane, and soybean oil, produced a more desirable acetate:propionate ratio. Rumensin was compared at levels simulating 0, 15, and 30 grams per ton of complete ration. Rumensin at either concentration significantly reduced methane and significantly improved the acetate:propionate ratio.

Recommended Citation

Riley, Jack G. and Newby, S.L. (1978) "Effects of soybean oil and corn oil alone or in combination with Rumensin®, on methane and VFA production, in vitro," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2675