Effect of Tea Saponins on Rumen Microbiota and Rumen Function in Qinchuan Beef Cattle

Antibiotics can promote livestock growth but have side effects, so the search for safe and effective alternatives to antibiotics is urgent. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of supplementing cattle feed with tea saponins on ruminal bacteria and fungi. Sixteen Qinchuan beef cattle with a live b...

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Main Authors: Xiaopeng Qu, Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, Yanqing Zhao, Jiahan Deng, Jing Ma, Juze Wang, Nada Alkhorayef, Samia S. Alkhalil, Sameer D. Pant, Hongtao Lei, Linsen Zan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/2/374