Effects of a blend of cinnamaldehyde-eugenol and capsicum (Xtract® Ruminant 7065) and ionophore on performance of finishing Holstein steers and on characteristics of ruminal and total tract digestion

Our objective was to evaluate the interaction of supplemental essential oils (EO) and monensin (MON) on performance and digestion. Two levels of EO (0 vs 0.011% Xtract®) and two levels of MON (0 vs 33 mg/kg) were evaluated in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. Treatment effects on 216-d growth performan...

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Main Authors: B. C. Latack, M. F. Montano, R. A. Zinn, J. Salinas-Chavira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2021.1934477