Effect of Prickly Pear Cactus Peel Supplementation on Milk Production, Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation of Sheep and the Maternal Effects on Growth and Physiological Performance of Suckling Offspring

Effect of Prickly Pear Cactus Peel Supplementation on Milk Production, Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation of Sheep and the Maternal Effects on Growth and Physiological Performance of Suckling Offspring

Prickly pear cactus peels (<i>Opuntia ficus</i>-<i>indica</i>, PPCP) are sustainable byproducts available in arid regions and a rich source of antioxidants. Fifteen multiparous Barki ewes (2–3 years old, 46.94 ± 0.59 kg body weight, BW) at postpartum were individually distrib...

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Main Authors: Sabrin A. Morshedy, Aymen E. Abdal Mohsen, Mohamed M. Basyony, Rafa Almeer, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Yassmine M. El-Gindy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
prickly pear cactus peels
Barki ewes
nutrient digestibility
rumen fermentation
maternal effect
physiological status
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1476

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