Chestnut tannin extract modulates growth performance and fatty acid composition in finishing Tan lambs by regulating blood antioxidant capacity, rumen fermentation, and biohydrogenation

Abstract Tannins as plant extracts have emerged as promising and potential alternatives for antibiotics in modern livestock cultivation systems. This study investigates the effect of dietary chestnut tannin extract (CTE) in finishing Tan lambs. Twenty-seven male Tan lambs were randomly divided into...

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Main Authors: Changpeng Gao, Mingjiang Qi, Yuxiang Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03870-3