Supplementation of graded levels of rumen-protected choline to a pelleted total mixed ration did not improve the growth and slaughter performance of fattening lambs

Supplementation of graded levels of rumen-protected choline to a pelleted total mixed ration did not improve the growth and slaughter performance of fattening lambs

Choline is an essential nutrient in ruminant diets, which contributes to the fundamental biological functions of the animal. However, choline is easily degraded in the rumen before it can be absorbed. Rumen-protected choline (RPC) supplementation might support the fast growth of ruminants. This stud...

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Main Authors: Qin Huo, Xuezhao Sun, Tingting Wu, Zelin Li, Arjan Jonker, Peihua You, Rongquan Li, Jianping Li, Wannian Tian, Changsheng Li, Chunqing Wang, Yuhua He, Innocent Rugoho, Long Cheng, Meng You
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
rumen-protected choline
pelleted total mixed ration
growth performance
digestibility
growing lambs
meat quality
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1034895/full

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