Prof. Dr. Myqerem Tafaj

Profil

Derzeitige StellungProfessor W-3 und Äquivalente
FachgebietTierzucht, Tierernährung, Tierhaltung
KeywordsFermentationsintensität, Gerüstsubstanzqualität, Kraftfuttermenge, Pansenschichten, Verdauungskinetik
Auszeichnungen

1997: Wilhelm Schauman Stiftung

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr. Winfried DrochnerInstitut für Tierernährung, Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.09.1999

Programm(e)

1998Georg Forster-Forschungsstipendien-Programm

Publikationen (Auswahl)

2018F KRASNIQI, MA KAMBERI, R KASTRATI, E EMIRI-SALLAKU, M TAFAJ : INVESTIGATION ON FEEDING LEVEL AND MILK PRODUCTION OF HOLSTEIN DAIRY COWS UNDER FARM CONDITIONS IN KOSOVO . In: Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 2018, 450-459
2018E Humer, RM Petri, JR Aschenbach, BJ Bradford, GB Penner, M Tafaj, K-H Südekum, Q Zebeli: Invited review: Practical feeding management recommendations to mitigate the risk of subacute ruminal acidosis in dairy cattle. . In: Journal of Dairy Science, 2018, 872-888
2017F Krasniqi, M Kamberi, E Emiri-Sallaku, R Kastrati, M Tafaj : Economic analysis of the impact of feeding factors in milk produced from Holstein dairy cows in Kosovo. . In: VIII International Scientific Agriculture Symposium,' Agrosym 2017 … , 2017, 2062-2068
2012Q Zebeli, JR Aschenbach, M Tafaj, J Boguhn, BN Ametaj, W Drochner: Invited review: Role of physically effective fiber and estimation of dietary fiber adequacy in high-producing dairy cattle . In: Journal of Dairy Science, 2012, 1041-1056
2011E Delia, M Tafaj, K Männer: Total Phosphorus, Phytate and Phytase Activity of Some Cereals Grown in Albania and used in Non-Ruminant Feed Rations . In: Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 2011, 2587-2590
2010Kolaneci, V., Tafaj, M. : Effect of dietary factors on digestive capacity of ruminal digesta of dairy cows estimated through nylon-bag technique . In: Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2010, 31-39
2010E Veizaj-Delia, T Piu, P Lekaj, M Tafaj: Using combined probiotic to improve growth performance of weaned piglets on extensive farm conditions . In: Livestock Science, 2010, 249-251
2008V Sileikiene, R Mosenthin, E Bauer, HP Piepho, M Tafaj, D Kruszewska, ... : Effect of ileal infusion of short-chain fatty acids on pancreatic prandial secretion and gastrointestinal hormones in pigs. . In: Pancreas , 2008, 196-202
2008Q Zebeli, M Tafaj, I Weber, H Steingass, W Drochner : Effects of dietary forage particle size and concentrate level on fermentation profile, in vitro degradation characteristics and concentration of liquid-or solid-associated bacteria.. In: Animal feed science and technology , 2008, 307-325
2008Q Zebeli, M Tafaj, B Junck, V Ölschläger, BN Ametaj, W Drochner : Evaluation of the Response of Ruminal Fermentation and Activities of Nonstarch Polysaccharide-Degrading Enzymes to Particle Length of Corn Silage in Dairy Cows. In: Journal of dairy science, 2008, 2388-2398
2008Q Zebeli, M Tafaj, B Junck, D Mansmann, H Steingass, W Drochner : Evaluation of the effects of dietary particle fractions on fermentation profile and concentration of microbiota in the rumen of dairy cows fed grass silage-based diets . In: Archives of animal nutrition , 2008, 230-240
2008Q Zebeli, J Dijkstra, M Tafaj, H Steingass, BN Ametaj, W Drochner : Modeling the adequacy of dietary fiber in dairy cows based on the responses of ruminal pH and milk fat production to composition of the diet . In: Journal of Dairy Science , 2008, 2046-2066
2007M Tafaj, Q Zebeli, C Baes, H Steingass, W Drochner : A meta-analysis examining effects of particle size of total mixed rations on intake, rumen digestion and milk production in high-yielding dairy cows in early lactation . In: Animal feed science and technology , 2007, 137-161
2007Q Zebeli, M Tafaj, I Weber, J Dijkstra, H Steingass, W Drochner : Effects of varying dietary forage particle size in two concentrate levels on chewing activity, ruminal mat characteristics, and passage in dairy cows.. In: Journal of dairy science , 2007, 1929-1942
2007Q Zebeli, V Ölschläger, M Tafaj, W Vahjen, B Junck, O Simon, W Drochner : Evaluation of counts of ruminal fibrolytic bacteria and enzyme activities in response to corn silage particle size in high-yielding dairy cows . In: JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 2007, 618-629
2007E Veizaj, M Tafaj, K Männer : The effect of the combined probiotic preparation on growth performance, digestibility, microbial composition of intestine and faeces of weaned piglets. . In: Agricultura (Slovenia) , 2007, 37-41
2006M Eklund, R Mosenthin, M Tafaj, J Wamatu : Effects of betaine and condensed molasses solubles on nitrogen balance and nutrient digestibility in piglets fed diets deficient in methionine and low in compatible .... In: Archives of animal nutrition, 2006, 289-300
2006I Weber, H Steingass, M Tafaj, W Drochner : Effects of carbohydrate composition in concentrate mixture of a total mixed ration on feed intake, performance and ruminal fermentation in dairy cows . In: 15 International Science Symposium on Nutrition of Domestic Animals' Zadravec-Erjavec Days, 2006, 10-16
2006M Tafaj, Q Zebeli, A Maulbetsch, H Steingaß, W Drochner : Effects of fibre concentration of diets consisting of hay and slowly degradable concentrate on ruminal fermentation and digesta particle size in mid-lactation dairy cows . In: Archives of Animal Nutrition, 2006, 254-266
2006Q Zebeli, M Tafaj, H Steingass, B Metzler, W Drochner : Effects of physically effective fiber on digestive processes and milk fat content in early lactating dairy cows fed total mixed rations . In: Journal of dairy science , 2006, 651-668
2006V Sileikiene, G Diebold, M Tafaj, R Mosenthin : Effects of supplementation of xylanase, phospholipase or combination of both to a wheat-based diet on digestive function in early-weaned piglets. . In: Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences , 2006, 47-55
2006M Tafaj, M Schollenberger, J Feofilowa, Q Zebeli, H Steingass, W. Drochner : Relationship between thiamine concentration and fermentation patterns in the rumen fluid of dairy cows fed with graded concentrate levels . In: Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition , 2006, 335-343
2006W Drochner, M Schollenberger, S Götz, U Lauber, M Tafaj, HP Piepho : Subacute effects of moderate feed loads of isolated Fusarium toxin deoxynivalenol on selected parameters of metabolism in weaned growing piglets.. In: Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition , 2006, 421-428
2005V Sileikiene, R Mosenthin, M Tafaj, D Kruszewska, B Weström, I Mattsson : Effect of short chain fatty acids infused intraileally on interdigestive exocrine pancreatic secretions in growing pigs.. In: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition , 2005, 253-259
2005M Tafaj, Q Zebeli, B Junck, H Steingass, W Drochner : Effects of particle size of a total mixed ration on in vivo ruminal fermentation patterns and inocula characteristics used for in vitro gas production . In: Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2005, 139-154
2005M Tafaj, A Maulbetsch, Q Zebeli, H Steingaß, W Drochner : Effects of physically effective fibre concentration of diets consisting of hay and slowly degradable concentrate on chewing activity in mid lactation dairy cows under constant intake level. . In: Archives of Animal Nutrition , 2005, 313-324
2005I Weber, H Steingass, M Tafaj, W Drochner : INTERACTIONS BETWEEN HOST DIET AND IN SITU DEGRADATION OF NUTRIENTS USING MIXED RATIONS OF VARYING CARBOHYDRATE COMPOSITION . In: UBERSICHTEN ZUR TIERERNAHRUNG, 2005, 101
2005M Tafaj, V Kolaneci, B Junck, A Maulbetsch, H Steingass, W Drochner : Influence of fiber content and concentrate level on chewing activity, ruminal digestion, digesta passage rate and nutrient digestibility in dairy cows in late lactation . In: Cellulose , 2005, 30
2005Myqerem Tafaj, V. Kolaneci, B. Junck, A. Maulbetsch, H. Steingass and W. Drochner: Influence of fiber content and concentrate level on chewing activity, ruminal digestion, digesta passage rate and nutrient digestibility in dairy cows in late lactation.. In: Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. , 2005, 1116-1124
2005A Macri, M Schollenberger, W Drochner, M Tafaj, MV Morar : Investigation on the “In vitro” degradation of zearalenone in rumen fluid . In: Mycotoxin research, 2005, 65
2004M Tafaj, B Junck, A Maulbetsch, H Steingass, HP Piepho, W Drochner : Digesta characteristics of dorsal, middle and ventral rumen of cows fed with different hay qualities and concentrate levels . In: Archives of Animal Nutrition, 2004, 325-342
2004Myqerem Tafaj, B. Junck, Anja Maulbetsch, H. Steingaß, H.-P. Piepho and W. Drochner: Digesta characteristics of dorsal, middle and ventral rumen of cows fed with different hay qualities and concentrate levels. . In: Arch. Anim. Nutr., 2004, 325-342
2004M Tafaj, Q Zebeli, M Schollenberger, B Junck, W Drochner: Effect of the grass silage particle size offered as TMR on the ruminal thiamine concentration in high-yielding dairy cows. . In: Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences , 2004, 219-222
2004Myqerem Tafaj, Q. Zebeli, M. Schollenberger, B. Junck and W. Drochner: Effect of the grass silage particle size offered as TMR on the ruminal thiamine concentration in high.yielding dairy cows. . In: J. Anim. Feed. Sci. , 2004, 219-222
2004W Drochner, M Schollenberger, HP Piepho, S Götz, U Lauber, M Tafaj : Serum IgA-promoting effects induced by feed loads containing isolated deoxynivalenol (DON) in growing piglets. . In: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, 2004, 1051-1067
2003TAFAJ, M., J. FEOFILOVA, A. MAULBETSCH and W. DROCHNER: Local differences of protozoa numbers and pH in the rumen of dairy cows fed various concentrate levels.. In: Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol., 2003, 64
2002STEINGASS, H., S. MACK, G. U. LANG, M. TAFAJ, A. SUSENBETH & W. DROCHNER Extensivierung der Grundfuttererzeugung und Variation des Kraftfutterangebotes: Faktoren der Futteraufnahme, Lebendmasseentwicklung und Leistung bei Kühen der Rasse Deutsche Holsteins. 2. Mitteilung: Kühe mit mehreren Abkalbungen. . In: Züchtungskunde, 2002, 169-182
2002TAFAJ, M., V. KOLANECI, A. MAULBETSCH, H. STEINGAß AND W. DROCHNER Influence of hay quality and concentrate level on passage rate in dairy cows.. In: World Buiatrics Congress, Abstracts, 2002, 193
2002TAFAJ, M., B. JUNCK, VALBONA KOLANECI, ANJA MAULBETSCH, H. STEINGAß AND W. DROCHNER: Relationship between digestion and physical characteristics of rumen digesta in dairy cows.. In: Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol., 2002, 31
2001TAFAJ, M., ANJA MAULBETSCH, B. JUNCK, H. STEINGAß & W. DROCHNER A Method for Studying of Local Differences in Ruminal Fermentation in Dairy Cattle. . In: Archives of Animal Nutrition, 2001, 341-347
2001TAFAJ, M., ANJA MAULBETSCH, B. JUNCK, H. STEINGAß and W. DROCHNER: Development of a method to study local properties of rumen contents in dairy cows.. In: Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol., 2001, 122
2001TAFAJ, M., H. STEINGASS and W. DROCHNER: Influence of hay particle size at different concentrate and feeding levels on digestive processes and feed intake in ruminants. 2. Passage, digestibility and feed intake. In: Archives of Animal Nutrition, 2001, 234-259
2001JUNCK, B., M. TAFAJ, ANJA MAULBETSCH, H. STEINGAß and W. DROCHNER: Local differences of rumen digesta composition in dairy cows fed different hay qualities and concentrate levels.. In: Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol., 2001, 127
2001MAULBETSCH ANJA, M. TAFAJ, B. JUNCK, VALBONA KOLANECI, H. STEINGAß and W. DROCHNER Local differences of ruminal feremtation in dairy cows fed different hay qualities and concentrate levels.. In: Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol., 2001, 128
2001MAULBETSCH ANJA, M. TAFAJ, B. JUNCK, H. STEINGAß u. W. DROCHNER: Lokale Unterschiede im Pansen bei Parametern der ruminalen Fermentation von Milchkühen bei Variation von Heuqualität und Kraftfutterniveau.. In: 113.VDLUFA-KONGRESS in BERLIN, Kurzfassungen der Referate, 2001, 22-24
2000TAFAJ, M., H. STEINGAß & W. DROCHNER Einfluß der Grundfutterqualität bei unterschidlichen Kraftfutterniveau auf Nähstoffverdaulichkeit und Fermentation im Pansen bei Milchkühen.. In: Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol., 2000, 90
2000Myqerem Tafaj, E. Delia, Th. Piu: The influence of probiotics Lactobacillus on growth parameters of weaned piglets. In: Alb. J. Agr. Sci., 2000, 79-86
1999TAFAJ, M., H. STEINGASS, A. SUSENBETH, G. LANG and W. DROCHNER Einfluß der Partikellänge von Heu auf Verdauungsvorgänge und Futteraufnahme bei Wiederkäuer bei Variation von Kraftfutter- und Fütterungsniveau. 1. Kauaktivität und Fermentation im Pansen.. In: Archives of Animal Nutrition, 1999, 167-184