PSVII-11 Effects of Wheat Cultivars on Chemical Composition, in Vitro Digestibility, and Rumen Fermentation Characteristic of Sprouted Grains

Abstract This study aimed to estimate the effect of wheat cultivars on in vitro rumen digestibility and fermentation characteristics sprouted grains. Three cultivars, Arriheuk (ARH), Saekeumkang (SAK), Jokyoung (JOK), were harvested at 6 days cultivation stages, while Keunalbory (KEA) was a positive control. The collected grains dried 55oC for 48 h, ground pass 1-mm screen chemical compositions incubation. For incubation, fluid from cannulated Hanwoo heifer mixed with Van Soest medium 1:2 ratio. Ground (0.3 g) mixture fluid/Van (30 mL) placed into incubation bottles quadruplicates incubated 0, 24, h. After bottle contents centrifuged collect supernatant residues analyses digestibilities dry matter (IVDMD) organic (IVOMD), respectively. Crude protein content (27.7 vs. 20.4%) JOK greater (P< 0.05) than that KEA, but lowest ARH SAK. crude ash, neutral detergent fiber, acid fiber lower AK SK KEA. IVDMD (58.7 64.7%) IVOMD (71.9 77.1%) less SAK In pH highest JOK, ammonia-N other Total volatile fatty SAK, molar percent propionate butyrate greatest ARH, Therefore, this could conclude had feed values similar