Exogenous amylase increases gas production and improves in vitro ruminal digestion kinetics of sorghum and corn grains

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of exogenous amylase on gas production, in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), and in vitro digestion kinetics of sorghum (Sorghum vulgaris) and two corn hybrids of different grain textures. Ruminal fluid was collected from two rumen-fist...

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Main Authors: A.S. Silva, L.G.R. Pereira, M.S. Pedreira, F.S. Machado, M.M. Campos, C.S. Cortinhas, T.S. Acedo, R.D. Santos, J.P.P Rodrigues, R.M. Maurício, T.R. Tomich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2023-06-01
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352023000300511&tlng=en