Comparisons of Ramie and Corn Stover Silages: Effects on Chewing Activity, Rumen Fermentation, Microbiota and Methane Emissions in Goats

The study aimed to investigate the nutritional value of ramie (<i>Boehmeria nivea</i>) silage, and its consequences for chewing activity, rumen fermentation, and enteric methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) emissions in goats, by comparing it with corn stover (CS) silage. An in vitro rum...

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Main Authors: Xu Tian, Cheng Gao, Zhengping Hou, Rong Wang, Xiumin Zhang, Qiushuang Li, Zhongshan Wei, Duanqin Wu, Min Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Fermentation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/8/9/432