<i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> Alters Rumen Bacteria to Enhance Fiber Digestion, Improves Antioxidant Capacity and Immunity Indices of Small Intestinal Mucosa, and Enhances Liver Metabolites for Energy Synthesis in Tibetan Sheep

<i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> Alters Rumen Bacteria to Enhance Fiber Digestion, Improves Antioxidant Capacity and Immunity Indices of Small Intestinal Mucosa, and Enhances Liver Metabolites for Energy Synthesis in Tibetan Sheep

Natural, non-toxic feed additives can potentially replace chemical medications and antibiotics that are offered sheep to improve performance. In the present study, Tibetan sheep were supplemented with the root of <i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> (AMT), a traditional herb used widely in Chi...

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Main Authors: Xianju Wang, Changsheng Hu, Luming Ding, Yiguo Tang, Haiyan Wei, Cuixia Jiang, Qi Yan, Quanmin Dong, Abraham Allan Degen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Astragalus membranaceus</i>
rumen bacteria
Tibetan sheep
immunity indices
antioxidant capacity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3236

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