Inclusion of Yerba Mate (<i>Ilex paraguariensis</i>) Extract in the Diet of Growing Lambs: Effects on Blood Parameters, Animal Performance, and Carcass Traits

Inclusion of Yerba Mate (<i>Ilex paraguariensis</i>) Extract in the Diet of Growing Lambs: Effects on Blood Parameters, Animal Performance, and Carcass Traits

This study aimed to evaluate levels of yerba mate (<i>Ilex paraguariensis</i>) extract (YME), as a feed additive in the diets of growing lambs on serum biochemical parameters and hematological indices, animal performance, body metrics and carcass traits. Thirty-six entire (nine per treat...

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Main Authors: Richard R. Lobo, Rafaela Vincenzi, Danny A. Rojas-Moreno, Annelise A. G. Lobo, Caroline M. da Silva, Vanderlei Benetel-Junior, Laura R. Ghussn, Vinícius C. Mufalo, Alexandre Berndt, Sarita B. Gallo, Rafael S. B. Pinheiro, Ives C. da S. Bueno, Antonio P. Faciola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
additive
performance
plant extract
small ruminants
white blood cells
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/961

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