Dietary supplementation with citrus peel extract in transition period improves rumen microbial composition and ameliorates energy metabolism and lactation performance of dairy cows

Abstract Background During the transition period, excessive negative energy balance (NEB) lead to metabolic disorders and reduced milk yield. Rumen microbes are responsible for resolving plant material and producing volatile fatty acids (VFA), which are the primary energy source for cows. In this st...

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Main Authors: Lingxue Ju, Qi Shao, Zhiyuan Fang, Erminio Trevisi, Meng Chen, Yuxiang Song, Wenwen Gao, Lin Lei, Xinwei Li, Guowen Liu, Xiliang Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-024-01110-8