S. Tamminga

Publication List Details

Period

1977 - 2009

Number

590

Co-Authors

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. III. Intra-stem variability in anatomy, chemical composition and in vitro rumen fermentation (2009)

P.C. Struik, S. Tamminga, F.M. Engels, J.W. Cone

The internodes of forage maize (Zea mays L.) stems were studied at anthesis for variation in anatomy and chemical composition in relation to digestibility. The study was carried out with a short...

Effect of supplementation of Sesbania sesban to lactating ewes on milk yield and growth rate of lambs (2009)

Mekoya, A., Oosting, S.J., Fernandez-Rivera, S., Tamminga, S.

The present experiment was conducted to study the effects of supplementation of Sesbania sesban on the milk yield of ewes and growth rate of their lambs. The experiment was done with animals that had...

Effect of supplementation of Sesbania sesban on post-weaning growth performance and sexual development of Menz sheep (Ethiopia) (2009)

Mekoya, A., Oosting, S.J., Fernandez-Rivera, S., Tamminga, S., Tegegne, A.

Most supplementation experiments with fodder trees including S. sesban have been of short duration and focused mainly on feed intake and growth rate. Long-term studies regarding the effects of...

Effect of supplementation of Sesbania sesban on reproductive performance of sheep (2009)

Mekoya, A., Oosting, S.J., Fernandez-Rivera, S., Tamminga, S., Tegegne, A.

Two successive experiments were conducted to investigate the long-term effects of supplementation of Sesbania sesban on reproductive performance of Ethiopian Menz sheep. Forty ewes and 40 rams...

In vitro gas production profiles and fermentation end-products in processed barley, maize and milo (2009)

Azarfar, A., Namgay, K., Pellikaan, W.F., Tamminga, S.

BACKGROUND: An experiment was carried out to establish whether using a pre-compacting device (expander) changes the contribution of dry matter (DM) and degradative behaviour of grains of barley,...

Effect of daily movement of dairy cattle to fresh grass in morning or afternoon on intake, grazing behaviour, rumen fermentation and milk production (2009)

Abrahamse, P.A., Tamminga, S., Dijkstra, J.

Twenty Holstein cows were split into two equal groups to test the effect of daily move to a previously ungrazed strip after morning milking (MA) or afternoon milking (AA) on herbage intake, grazing...

Meer melk bij vaker omweiden (2009)

Abrahamse, P.A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

Tijdens weidegang is voldoende voeropname essentieel voor hoge melkproducties. Vaker omweiden zorgt voor een hogere voeropname, maar alleen bij voldoende gewashoogte, zo blijkt uit een promotiestudie...

Modelling the implications of feeding strategy on rumen fermentation and functioning of the rumen wall (2008)

Bannink, A., France, J., Lopez, S., Gerrits, W.J.J., Kebreab, E., Tamminga, S., ...

The present study gives a critique of the mechanisms involved with the formation of volatile fatty acid (VFA) formed in the lumen of the reticulo-rumen, the absorption of VFA across the...

In vitro gas production profiles and fermentation end-products in processed peas, lupins and faba beans (2008)

Azarfar, A., Tamminga, S., Pellikaan, W.F.

BACKGROUND: An experiment was carried out to establish whether using a pre-compacting device (expander) changes the contribution of dry matter (DM) and degradative behaviour of peas, lupins and faba...

Frequent allocation of rotationally grazed dairy cows changes grazing behavior and improves productivity (2008)

Abrahamse, P.A., Dijkstra, J., Vlaeminck, B., Tamminga, S.

Twenty Holstein cows were blocked in 2 groups according to milk yield to evaluate the effect of frequency of allocation to new grazing plots on pasture intake, grazing behavior, rumen...

A simulation model "CTR Dairy" to predict the supply of nutrients in dairy cows managed under discontinuous feeding patterns. (2008)

Chilibroste, P., Dijkstra, J., Robinson, P.H., Tamminga, S.

A simulation rumen model has been developed to function under non-steady state conditions in order to allow prediction of nutrient availability in dairy cows managed under discontinuous feeding...

Effect of supplementation of Sesbania sesban on post-weaning growth performance and sexual development of Menz sheep (Ethiopia) (online first) (2008)

Mekoya, A., Oosting, S.J., Fernandez-Rivera, S., Tamminga, S., Tegegne, A.

Most supplementation experiments with fodder trees including S. sesban have been of short duration and focused mainly on feed intake and growth rate. Long-term studies regarding the effects of...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. III. Intra-stem variability in anatomy, chemical composition and in vitro rumen fermentation (2008)

Struik, P.C., Tamminga, S., Engels, F.M., Cone, J.W.

The internodes of forage maize (Zea mays L.) stems were studied at anthesis for variation in anatomy and chemical composition in relation to digestibility. The study was carried out with a short...

Frequent allocation of rotationally grazed dairy cows changes grazing behavior and improves productivity (2008)

Abrahamse, P. A., Dijkstra, J., Vlaeminck, Bruno, Tamminga, S.

Twenty Holstein cows were blocked in 2 groups according to milk yield to evaluate the effect of frequency of allocation to new grazing plots on pasture intake, grazing behavior, rumen...

The Effect of Silage and Concentrate Type on Intake Behavior, Rumen Function, and Milk Production in Dairy Cows in Early and Late Lactation (2008)

Abrahamse, P. A., Vlaeminck, Bruno, Tamminga, S., Dijkstra, J.

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of feeding total mixed rations (TMR) that differ in structural and nonstructural carbohydrates to dairy cows in early and late lactation on...

EFFECT OF FEED PROCESSING ON VOLATILE FATTY ACID PRODUCTION RATES MEASURED WITH 13C-ACETATE IN GRAZING LACTATING DAIRY COWS (2007)

Tothi, R., Taweel, H.Z.H., Tamminga, S.

The effect of processed cereal grain supplementation on volatile fatty acid (VFA) production rates of grazing, lactating Holstein-Friesian cows were measured in a 5x5 Latin square experiment. The...

Dietary energy source in dairy cows in early lactation: Metabolites and metabolic hormones (2007)

Graat, E. A. M, Dijkstra, J, Jorritsma, R, ...

Negative energy balance-related metabolic disorders suggest that the balance between available lipogenic and glucogenic nutrients is important. The objectives of this study were to compare the...

Dietary Energy Source in Dairy Cows in Early Lactation: Metabolites and Metabolic Hormones (2007)

Graat, E.A.M., Dijkstra, J., Jorritsma, R., Decuypere, M.P., ...

Negative energy balance-related metabolic disorders suggest that the balance between available lipogenic and glucogenic nutrients is important. The objectives of this study were to compare the...

Dietary Energy Source in Dairy Cows in Early Lactation: Energy Partitioning and Milk Composition (2007)

Dijkstra, J., Heetkamp, M.J.W., Tamminga, S., ...

Metabolic problems related to negative energy balance suggest a role for the balance in supply of lipogenic and glucogenic nutrients. To test the effect of lipogenic and glucogenic nutrients on...

Effect of Glucogenic vs. Lipogenic Diets on Energy Balance, Blood Metabolites, and Reproduction in Primiparous and Multiparous Dairy Cows in Early Lactation (2007)

Dijkstra, J., Jorritsma, R., Tamminga, S., ...

Increasing the availability of glucogenic nutrients relative to lipogenic nutrients has been hypothesized to decrease the production of milk fat, to improve the energy balance (EB), and to decrease...

The effect of sample grinding procedures after processing on gas production profiles and end-product formation in expander processed barley and peas (2007)

Azarfar, A., Tamminga, S.

Grinding is a technological process widely applied in the feed manufacturing industry and is a prerequisite for obtaining representative samples for laboratory procedures (e.g. gas production...

In vitro gas production profile and the formation of end products from non-washable, insoluble washable and soluble washable fractions in some concentrate ingredients (2007)

Azarfar, A., Williams, B.A., Boer, H., Tamminga, S.

procedure that mimics washing in the in situ incubation technique, combined with an in vitro gas and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) production technique, was used to verify the assumption that rumen...

Effects of washing procedure, particle size and dilution on the distribution between non-washable, insoluble washable and soluble washable fractions in concentrate ingredients (2007)

Azarfar, A., Tamminga, S., Boer, H.

The effects of washing procedure, particle size and dilution on the distribution of non-washable (NWF), insoluble washable (ISWF) and soluble washable (SWF) fractions were studied. The effects of...

Effect of gluconic vs. lipogenic diets on energy balance, blood metabolites, and reproduction in primiparous and multiparous dairy cows in early lactation (2007)

Brand, H. Van Den, Dijkstra, J., Straalen, W.M. Van, Jorritsma, R., Tamminga, S., ...

Increasing the availability of glucogenic nutrients relative to lipogenic nutrients has been hypothesized to decrease the production of milk fat, to improve the energy balance (EB), and to decrease...

Dietary energy source in dairy cows in early lactation : metabolites and metabolic hormones (2007)

Knegsel, A. Van, Brand, H. Van Den, Graat, E.A.M., Dijkstra, J., Jorritsma, R., DeCuypere, E., ...

Negative energy balance-related metabolic disorders suggest that the balance between available lipogenic and glucogenic nutrients is important. The objectives of this study were to compare the...

Soy oligosaccharides in vitro fermentation characteristics and its effect on caecal microorganisms of young broiler chickens (2007)

Lan, Y., Williams, B. A., Verstegena, M. W. A., Patterson, R., Tamminga, S.

An in vitro trial was conducted to evaluate the fermentation characteristics of soybean meal oligosaccharides (SMO) and changes in the caecal contents microbial community of broiler chickens as...

Soy oligosaccharides in vitro fermentation characteristics and its effect on caecal microorganisms of young broiler chickens (2007)

Lan, Y., Williams, B. A., Verstegena, M. W. A., Patterson, R., Tamminga, S.

An in vitro trial was conducted to evaluate the fermentation characteristics of soybean meal oligosaccharides (SMO) and changes in the caecal contents microbial community of broiler chickens as...

Soy oligosaccharides in vitro fermentation characteristics and its effect on caecal microorganisms of young broiler chickens (2007)

Lan, Y., Williams, B. A., Verstegena, M. W. A., Patterson, R., Tamminga, S.

An in vitro trial was conducted to evaluate the fermentation characteristics of soybean meal oligosaccharides (SMO) and changes in the caecal contents microbial community of broiler chickens as...

Estimation of the stoichiometry of volatile fatty acid production in the rumen of lactating cows (2006)

Bannink, A., Kogut, J., Dijkstra, J., France, J., Kebreab, E., ...

The purpose of this study was to improve the prediction of the quantity and type of Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA) produced from fermented substrate in the rumen of lactating cows. A model was formulated...

Estimation of the stoichiometry of volatile fatty acid production (2006)

Bannink, A., Kogut, J., Dijkstra, J., Kebreab, E., France, J., Tamminga, S., ...

The purpose of this study was to improve the prediction of the quantity and type of Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA) produced from fermented substrate in the rumen of lactating cows. A model was formulated...

Utilisation of N in perennial ryegrass cultivars by stall-fed lactating dairy cows (2006)

Tas, B.M., Taweel, H.Z., Smit, H.J., Elgersma, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

In the summers of 2000 and 2001, the effect of six diploid perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) cultivars on the N utilisation by 12 high productive dairy cows was determined. Experiments were...

Dairy cattle grazing preference among six cultivars of perennial ryegrass (2006)

Smit, H.J., Tamminga, S., Elgersma, A.

Received for publication September 13, 2005. Six endophyte-free diploid perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) cultivars (Abergold, Respect, Agri, Herbie, Barezane, and Barnhem) were examined in an...

Grazing behaviour, intake, rumen function and milk production of dairy cows offered Lolium perenne containing different levels of water-soluble carbohydrates (2006)

Taweel, H.Z., Tas, B.M., Smit, H.J., Elgersma, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

The aim of this study was to assess grazing behaviour, intake, rumen function, milk production and composition of dairy cows grazing perennial ryegrass varieties that were morphologically and...

Effects of perennial ryegrass cultivars on milk yield and nitrogen utilization in grazing dairy cows (2006)

Tas, B.M., Taweel, H.Z., Smit, H.J., Elgersma, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

The effects of 4 diploid perennial ryegrass cultivars that differed in water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) concentrations on milk yield and nitrogen (N) utilization in dairy cows were evaluated in a...

Lipids in herbage : their fate in the rumen of dairy cows and implications for milk quality (2006)

Elgersma, A., Tamminga, S., Dijkstra, J.

This chapter describes the fatty-acid profile of lipids in milk and herbage normally included in dairy diets. The next section deals with the possible effects of forage management on lipid intake in...

Rumen degradation characteristics of perennial ryegrass cultivars during the growing season (2006)

Tas, B.M., Taweel, H.Z., Smit, H.J., Elgersma, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of sward characteristics and chemical composition of eight diploid perennial ryegrass cultivars during the growing season on degradation...

A note on eating behaviour of dairy cows at different stocking systems - diurnal rhythm and effects of ambient temperature (2006)

Taweel, H.Z., Tas, B.M., Smit, H.J., Tamminga, S., Elgersma, A.

This experiment was aimed at studying the diurnal rhythm of dairy cows eating behaviour at different stocking systems, and quantifying the effect of daily ambient temperature on this diurnal rhythm....

Modifying milk composition through forage (2006)

Elgersma, A., Tamminga, S., Ellen, G.

The fatty acid (FA) composition of cows milk has become less favorable to human health in the last four decades due to changed feeding and management practices, notably higher proportions of...

Comparison of Techniques to Determine the Clearance of Ruminal Volatile Fatty Acids (2006)

Resende Júnior, J.C., Pereira, M.N., Boer, H., Tamminga, S.

The objective of this experiment was to compare measurements of fractional clearance rates obtained by using an unlabeled valerate-CoEDTA technique with measurements obtained by using a 13C-labeled...

Milk Odd- and Branched-Chain Fatty Acids in Relation to the Rumen Fermentation Pattern (2006)

Vlaeminck, B., Fievez, V., Tamminga, S., Dewhurst, R.J., ...

The objectives of this study were 1) to determine whether a relationship exists between molar proportions of volatile fatty acids in the rumen and milk odd-and branched-chain fatty acid...

Relation Between Dietary Energy Source and Body Fat Mobilisation and Blood Metabolites in Dairy Cows (2006)

Jorritsma, R., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S., Kemp, B.

The characteristics of metabolic and reproductive disorders in early lactation suggest a role for the balance in availability of lipogenic and glycogenic nutrients (Van Knegsel et al., 2005; Reprod...

The effect of the supply of rumen degradable protein and metabolisable protein on negative energy balance and fertility in dairy cows (2006)

Tamminga, S.

Reproduction in dairy cattle is negatively affected by a negative energy balance (NEB), a combination of the deposition or mobilisation of fat and protein. The mode of action of NEB on fertility is...

Milk odd- and branched-chain fatty acids in relation to the rumen fermentation pattern (2006)

Vlaeminck, B., Fievez, V., Tamminga, S., Dewhurst, Richard J., Van Vuuren, A. M., De Brabander, D., ...

The objectives of this study were 1) to determine whether a relationship exists between molar proportions of volatile fatty acids in the rumen and milk oddand branched-chain fatty acid concentrations...

Milk odd- and branched-chain fatty acids in relation to the rumen fermentation pattern (2006)

Vlaeminck, Bruno, Fievez, Veerle, Tamminga, S, Dewhurst, R, Van Vuuren, A, Debrabander, Daniel, ...

The objectives of this study were 1) to determine whether a relationship exists between molar proportions of volatile fatty acids in the rumen and milk odd- and branched-chain fatty acid...

Comparison of techniques for estimating herbage intake by grazing dairy cows (2005)

Smit, H.J., Taweel, H.Z., Tas, B.M., Tamminga, S., Elgersma, A.

For estimating herbage intake during grazing, the traditional sward cutting technique was compared in grazing experiments in 2002 and 2003 with the recently developed n-alkanes technique and with the...

Effects of feeding perennial ryegrass with an elevated concentration of water-soluble carbohydrates on intake, rumen function and performance of dairy cows (2005)

Taweel, H.Z., Tas, B.M., Smit, H.J., Elgersma, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

This study investigated effects of feeding perennial ryegrass with an elevated concentration of water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC) on dry matter intake (DMI), rumen function, milk production and...

Effects of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) cultivars on herbage production, nutritional quality and herbage intake of grazing dairy cows (2005)

Smit, H.J., Tas, B.M., Taweel, H.Z., Tamminga, S., Elgersma, A.

Four perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) cultivars were compared for differences in herbage production, nutritive value and herbage intake of dry matter (DM) during the summers of 2002 and 2003....

Effects of perennial ryegrass cultivars on intake, digestibility, and milk yield in dairy cows (2005)

Tas, B.M., Taweel, H.Z., Smit, H.J., Elgersma, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

The effects of 8 diploid perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) cultivars on dry matter (DM) intake, DM digestibility, and milk yield (MY) of dairy cows were evaluated in the summer of 2000 and 2001....

Improving the quality of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) for dairy cows by selecting for fast clearing and/or degradable neutral detergent fiber (2005)

Taweel, H.Z., Tas, B.M., Smit, H.J., Elgersma, A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) fractional clearance rate (Kcl) and fractional degradation rate (kd) of six varieties of perennial ryegrass were measured to examine the possibility of selecting for...

In vitro assessment of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) fermentation: Fermentable substrates and microbial activity (2005)

Williams, B.A., Bosch, M.W., Awati, A.A., Konstantinov, S.R., Smidt, H., Akkermans, A.D.L., ...

Recently, it has become apparent that GIT fermentation is not only of interest for ruminant animals, but also for monogastrics. While it is now widely accepted that the fermentation process and its...

Effect of dietary energy source on energy balance, production, metabolic disorders and reproduction in lactating dairy cattle (2005)

Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S., Kemp, B.

The pathway for oxidation of energy involves a balanced oxidation of C2 and C3 compounds. During early lactation in dairy cattle this C2/C3 ratio is out of balance, due to a high availability of...

An in vitro batch culture method to assess potential fermentability of feed ingredients for monogastric diets (2005)

Williams, B.A., Bosch, M.W., Boer, H., Verstegen, M.W.A., Tamminga, S.

Interest in fermentation within the monogastric digestive tract is growing, particularly relative to animal health. This is of particular importance in relation to the forthcoming European ban on...

In vitro gas and volatile fatty acids production profiles of barley and maize and their soluble and washout fractions after feed processing (2005)

Yang, H.J., Tamminga, S., Williams, B.A., Dijkstra, J., Boer, H.

In vitro fermentation characteristics of soluble, washout, and non-washout fractions separated from barley and maize and their technologically processed (i.e., pressure toasting, pelleting and their...

In vitro fermentation kinetics of some non-digestible carbohydrates by the caecal microbial community of broilers (2005)

Lan, Y., Williams, B.A., Tamminga, S., Boer, H., Akkermans, A., Erdi, G., ...

Fermentable carbohydrates can lead to changes in the gut microflora, which may have positive consequences for health. However, often, ingredients are added to diets without prior investigating about...

The role of the commensal gut microbial community in broiler chickens (2005)

Lan, Y., Verstegen, M.W.A., Tamminga, S., Williams, B.A., Erdi, G., Boer, H.

To understand the relationship between the gastrointestinal inhabiting microbial community and broiler health, a literature review is presented. The available information on the development of gut...

Nitrogen in global animal production and management options for improving nitrogen use efficiency (2005)

Oenema, O., Tamminga, S.

Animal production systems convert plant protein into animal protein. Depending on animal species, ration and management, between 5% and 45 % of the nitrogen (N) in plant protein is converted to and...

In vitro gas and volatile fatty acids production profiles of barley and maize and their soluble and washout fractions after feed processing (2005)

Yang, H. J., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A., Dijkstra, J., Boer, H.

In vitro fermentation characteristics of soluble, washout, and non-washout fractions separated from barley and maize and their technologically processed (i.e., pressure toasting, pelleting and their...

The role of the commensal gut microbial community in broiler chickens (2005)

Lan, Y., Verstegen, M. W. A., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A.

To understand the relationship between the gastrointestinal inhabiting microbial community and broiler health, a literature review is presented. The available information on the development of gut...

In vitro gas and volatile fatty acids production profiles of barley and maize and their soluble and washout fractions after feed processing (2005)

Yang, H. J., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A., Dijkstra, J., Boer, H.

In vitro fermentation characteristics of soluble, washout, and non-washout fractions separated from barley and maize and their technologically processed (i.e., pressure toasting, pelleting and their...

The role of the commensal gut microbial community in broiler chickens (2005)

Lan, Y., Verstegen, M. W. A., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A.

To understand the relationship between the gastrointestinal inhabiting microbial community and broiler health, a literature review is presented. The available information on the development of gut...

In vitro gas and volatile fatty acids production profiles of barley and maize and their soluble and washout fractions after feed processing (2005)

Yang, H. J., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A., Dijkstra, J., Boer, H.

In vitro fermentation characteristics of soluble, washout, and non-washout fractions separated from barley and maize and their technologically processed (i.e., pressure toasting, pelleting and their...

The role of the commensal gut microbial community in broiler chickens (2005)

Lan, Y., Verstegen, M. W. A., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A.

To understand the relationship between the gastrointestinal inhabiting microbial community and broiler health, a literature review is presented. The available information on the development of gut...

A comparison of in situ and in vitro methods to estimate in vivo fermentable organic matter of forages in ruminants (2004)

J.P. Dulphy, C. Poncet, S. Tamminga, J.W. Cone

Several known in situ and in vitro methods were compared for their reliability for determining directly or indirectly in vivo fermentable organic matter (in vivo FOM) of forages in ruminants. Twelve...

A comparison of in situ and in vitro methods to estimate in vivo fermentable organic matter of forages in ruminants (2004)

J.P. Dulphy, C. Poncet, S. Tamminga, J.W. Cone

Several known in situ and in vitro methods were compared for their reliability for determining directly or indirectly in vivo fermentable organic matter (in vivo FOM) of forages in ruminants. Twelve...

A comparison between buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and cow (Bos taurus) rumen fluids in terms of the in vitro fermentation characteristics of three fibrous feedstuffs (2004)

Calabrò, S., Williams, B.A., Piccolo, V., Infascelli, F., Tamminga, S.

Rumen fluids from fistulated buffalos (Italy-BRF) and cows (Netherlands-CRF) were used as inocula to determine the fermentation kinetics of three forages. These were corn silage (CS), grass silage...

A comparison of in situ and in vitro methods to estimate in vivo fermentable organic matter of forages in ruminants (2004)

Gosselink, J.M.J., Dulphy, J.P., Poncet, C., Tamminga, S., Cone, J.W.

Farmers in five districts of north-eastern Uganda were interviewed to generate information on sweet potato production and constraints, with emphasis on damage by millipedes. Participatory rural...

Intake Regulation and Grazing Behavior of Dairy Cows Under Continuous Stocking (2004)

Taweel, H.Z., Tas, B.M., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

This experiment aimed at studying the behavioral strategies grazing dairy cows use to satisfy their nutritional needs as the day progresses and the possible role of rumen fill in controlling these...

Ileal endogenous nitrogen recovery is increased and its amino acid pattern is altered in pigs fed quebracho extract (2004)

Steendam, C.A., Tamminga, S., Boer, H., Visser, G.H., Verstegen, M.W.A.

Ileal endogenous nitrogen recovery (ENR) in pigs (9 ± 0.6 kg body weight) was estimated simultaneously using the 15N-isotope dilution technique (15N-IDT) and the peptide alimentation ultrafiltration...

Route of tracer administration does not affect ileal endogenous nitrogen recovery measured with the 15N-Isotope dilution technique in pigs fed rapidly digestible diets (2004)

Steendam, C.A., Verstegen, M.W.A., Tamminga, S., Boer, H., Verstappen, B., ...

The 15N-isotope dilution technique (15N-IDT), with either pulse-dose oral administration or continuous i.v. administration of [15N]-L-leucine (carotid artery), both at 5 mg/(kg body weight · d), was...

Prediction of forage digestibility in ruminants using in situ and in vitro techniques (2004)

Gosselink, J.M.J., Dulphy, J.P., Poncet, C., Jailler, M., Tamminga, S., Cone, J.W.

Two experiments were completed to determine the in vivo digestibility of organic matter (OMD) of forages in sheep. The first experiment was done with 12 forages (database 12) consisting of fresh and...

Rumen escape nitrogen from forages in sheep: comparison of in situ and in vitro techniques using in vivo data (2004)

Gosselink, J.M.J., Dulphy, J.P., Poncet, C., Aufrère, J., Tamminga, S., Cone, J.W.

The objective of this study was to relate in vivo data of rumen escape N (REN) of forages with REN estimated from models and with determinations of rumen undegradable N. For these determinations and...

Real-time PCR detection of lactic acid bacteria in cecal contents of Eimeria tenella-infected broilers fed soybean oligosaccharides and soluble soybean polysaccharides (2004)

Lan, Y., Xun, S., Tamminga, S., Williams, B.A., Verstegen, M.W.A., Erdi, G.

This experiment was conducted to test whether dietary soybean meal oligosaccharides (SMO) and water-soluble polysaccharides (SMP) can assist broiler chickens in resisting Eimeria tenella, and to...

Real-time PCR detection of lactic acid bacteria in cecal contents of eimeria tenella-lnfected broilers fed soybean oligosaccharides and soluble soybean polysaccharides (2004)

Lan, Y., Xun, S., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A., Verstegen, M. W., Erdi, G.

This experiment was conducted to test whether dietary soybean meal oligosaccharides (SMO) and water-soluble polysaccharides (SMP) can assist broiler chickens in resisting Eimeria tenella, and to...

Real-time PCR detection of lactic acid bacteria in cecal contents of eimeria tenella-lnfected broilers fed soybean oligosaccharides and soluble soybean polysaccharides (2004)

Lan, Y., Xun, S., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A., Verstegen, M. W., Erdi, G.

This experiment was conducted to test whether dietary soybean meal oligosaccharides (SMO) and water-soluble polysaccharides (SMP) can assist broiler chickens in resisting Eimeria tenella, and to...

Real-time PCR detection of lactic acid bacteria in cecal contents of eimeria tenella-lnfected broilers fed soybean oligosaccharides and soluble soybean polysaccharides (2004)

Lan, Y., Xun, S., Tamminga, S., Williams, B. A., Verstegen, M. W., Erdi, G.

This experiment was conducted to test whether dietary soybean meal oligosaccharides (SMO) and water-soluble polysaccharides (SMP) can assist broiler chickens in resisting Eimeria tenella, and to...

Effect of fermentable carbohydrates on piglet faecal bacterial communities as revealed by DGGE analysis of 16S rDNA (2003)

Konstantinov, S.R., Zhu Wei-Yun, Williams, B.A., Tamminga, S., Akkermans, A.D.L.

The effect of fermentable carbohydrates (sugar beet pulp and fructooligosaccharides) on the faecal bacterial communities of weaning piglets was analysed using 16S rDNA-based approaches. Amplicons of...

Fermentation characteristics of polysaccharide fractions extracted from the cell walls of maize endosperm (2002)

Tamminga, S., Williams, B.A., Verstegen, M.W.A., Schols, H.A.

Cell walls were extracted from maize endosperm and separated into different polysaccharide fractions by sequential extraction with solutions of saturated Ba(OH)2, demineralised water and 1 and 4 M...

Valuation of supplements to enhance nutrient supply and mil production of cattle fed diets based on elephant grass (Pennisetum Purpureum) using a mathematical model (2002)

Dijkstra, J., Assis, A.G., France, J., Tamminga, S.

A previously developed dynamic model of digestion and absorption of nutrients in cattle fed sugarcane-based diets (Dijkstra et al., 1996a) was modified to evaluate the effect of various supplements...

Design and evaluation of a non-steady state rumen model (2002)

Chilibroste, P., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.

A dynamic simulation model of digestion and absorption of nutrients was modified and evaluated under non-steady state conditions. The results of detailed grazing experiments, including allowed...

An analysis of the nutritive value of heat processed legume seeds for animal production using the DVE/OEB model : a review (2002)

Yu, P., Goelema, J.O., Leury, B.J., Tamminga, S., Egan, A.R.

Recently obtained information on structural and compositional effects of processing of legume seeds is reviewed, in relation to legume seed characteristics affecting digestive behavior and nutrient...

Design and evaluation of a non-steady state rumen model (2001)

P. Chilibroste, J. Dijkstra, S. Tamminga

A dynamic simulation model of digestion and absorption of nutrients was modified and evaluated under non-steady state conditions. The results of detailed grazing experiments, including allowed...

Design and evaluation of a non-steady state rumen model (2001)

P. Chilibroste, J. Dijkstra, S. Tamminga

A dynamic simulation model of digestion and absorption of nutrients was modified and evaluated under non-steady state conditions. The results of detailed grazing experiments, including allowed...

Fermentation in the monogastric large intestine: its relation to animal health (2001)

Williams, B.A., Verstegen, M.W.A., Tamminga, S.

The phasing out of antibiotic compounds as growth promoters from the animal industry means that alternative practices will need to be investigated and the promising ones implemented in the very near...

Effects of Leucaena pallida and Sesbania sesban supplementation on testicular histology of tropical sheep and goats (2001)

Woldemeskel, M., Tegegne, A., Umunna, N.N., Kaitho, R.J., Tamminga, S.

Thirty Ethiopian highland rams with an average body weight of 23.7 kg (S.D.=1.23) and age of 18 months and 25 East African bucks with an average body weight of 18.6 kg (S.D.=2.06) and age of 14...

Duration of regrowth of ryegrass (Lolium perenne) swards : Effects on grazing behavior, dry matter intake, rumen fill and fermentation of lactating dairy cows (2000)

Chilibroste, P., Tamminga, S., Boer, H., Gibb, M.J.

The relative importance of duration of sward regrowth and fill and fermentation in the rumen on the control of grazing time and intake rate during the first grazing session of the day was studied....

Fermentation characteristics of polysaccharide fractions extracted from the cell walls of soya bean cotyledons (2000)

Tamminga, S., Williams, B.A., Verstegen, M.W.A., Schols, H.A.

Full-fat soya beans were separated into hulls and cotyledons. After separation the cell wall fraction was extracted from the cotyledons. These purified cell walls were sequentially extracted with...

Apparent ileal and total tract nutrient digestion by pigs as affected by dietary non digestibility oligosaccharides (2000)

Houdijk, J.G.M., Bosch, M.W., Tamminga, S., Verstegen, M.W.A., Berenpas, E.B., Knoop, H.

The effects of two types of nondigestible oligosaccharides (NDO), fructooligosaccharides (FOS), and transgalactooligosaccharides (TOS) were studied on growing and weanling pigs' nutrient digestion....

Effect of viscosity on digestion of nutrients in conventional and germ-free chicks (2000)

Langhout, D.J., Schutte, J.B., Sloetjes, H., Verstegen, M.W.A., Tamminga, S.

A study was conducted with conventional and germ-free broiler chicks to obtain more information on the role of the intestinal microflora in the anti-nutritive effects of NSP in broiler chicks. As the...

Fermentation of the endosperm cell walls of monocotyledon and dicotyledon plant species: The relationship between cell wall characteristics and fermentability (2000)

Tamminga, S., Williams, B.A., Verstegen, M.W.A.

Cell walls from the endosperm of four monocotyledons (maize, wheat, rye, and rice) and four dicotyledons (soya bean, lupin, faba bean, and pea) seeds were studied to relate cell wall composition and...

Effects of ageing on the in vitro fermentation of cell walls and cell contents of entire, fractioned and composite leaves of Italian ryegrass (2000)

Williams, B.A., Oostdam, A.J., Groot, J.C.J., Boer, H., Tamminga, S.

Changes in fermentability of cell walls and cell contents of Italian ryegrass leaves at two stages of maturity were measured to explain the generally observed decline in herbage quality with ageing....

In sacco degradation characteristics of organic matter, neutral detergent fibre and crude protein of fresh grass fertilized with different amounts of nitrogen. (1996)

Valk, H., Kappers, I.E., Tamminga, S.

Thirty composite grass samples, containing mainly Lolium perenne, were taken at three measuring periods in the spring and summer of 1991 and 1992 and two in the autumn of 1992 and 1993 from plots...

Influence of stage of maturity of grass silages on protein digestion and microbial protein synthesis in the rumen (1994)

M.W. Bosch, J. Van Bruchem, S. Tamminga

In four change-over experiments, wilted grass silages, differing in growth stage at harvesting and as a consequence in cell wall content, were fed ad libitum to dairy cows in early and late...

Influence of stage of maturity of grass silages on protein digestion and microbial protein synthesis in the rumen (1994)

M.W. Bosch, J. Van Bruchem, S. Tamminga

In four change-over experiments, wilted grass silages, differing in growth stage at harvesting and as a consequence in cell wall content, were fed ad libitum to dairy cows in early and late...

Partitioning of dietary nitrogen between body components and waste in young growing pigs (1994)

P. Bikker, S. Tamminga

In experiment 1, 90 female pigs were fed, from 20 to 45 kg, at two energy intake levels (2x and 3x maintenance requirement) and 15 protein intakes ranging from 127 to 350 g/day. Protein deposition...

Partitioning of dietary nitrogen between body components and waste in young growing pigs (1994)

P. Bikker, S. Tamminga

In experiment 1, 90 female pigs were fed, from 20 to 45 kg, at two energy intake levels (2x and 3x maintenance requirement) and 15 protein intakes ranging from 127 to 350 g/day. Protein deposition...

Influence of stage of maturity of grass silages on protein digestion and microbial protein synthesis in the rumen. (1994)

Bosch, M.W., Tamminga, S.

In four change-over experiments, wilted grass silages, differing in growth stage at harvesting and as a consequence in cell wall content, were fed ad libitum to dairy cows in early and late...

Influence of cell wall content of grass silage on digestion processes in dairy cows. 4. Protein digestion and microbial protein synthesis in the rumen. (1994)

Bosch, M.W., Tamminga, S.

In four change-over experiments, wilted grass silages, differing in growth stage at harvesting and as a consequence in cell wall content, were fed ad libitum to dairy cows in early and late...

Partitioning of dietary nitrogen between body components and waste in young growing pigs. (1994)

Bikker, P., Verstegen, M.W.A., Tamminga, S.

In experiment 1, 90 female pigs were fed, from 20 to 45 kg, at two energy intake levels (2x and 3x maintenance requirement) and 15 protein intakes ranging from 127 to 350 g/day. Protein deposition...

Intake and rumen degradation in cattle fed napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) supplemented with various levels of Desmodium intortum and Ipomoea batatus vines (1970)

Kariuki, J.N., Tamminga, S., Gachuiri, C.K., Gitau, G.K., Muia, J.M.K.

This study was conducted to assess the effect of greenleaf desmodium (Desmodium intortum) and sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatus) supplementation of napier grass on dry matter intake, degradation and...