Effects of Olive (<i>Olea europaea</i> L.) Leaves with Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities on In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation and Methane Emission

Effects of Olive (<i>Olea europaea</i> L.) Leaves with Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities on In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation and Methane Emission

We evaluated whether olive leaves (OLs) are effective as feed additives and supplements for ruminants and the potential methane reduction effects during in vitro fermentation. Two Hanwoo cows (460 ± 20 kg) equipped with cannula were fed Timothy hay and corn-based feed 3% of the body weight at a rati...

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Main Authors: Shin Ja Lee, Hyun Sang Kim, Jun Sik Eom, You Young Choi, Seong Uk Jo, Gyo Moon Chu, Yookyung Lee, Jakyeom Seo, Kyoung Hoon Kim, Sung Sill Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
olive leaves
antioxidant
antimicrobial agent
ruminal fermentation
methane production
animal feed
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/2008

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