Effect of Rhodophyta extracts on ruminal fermentation characteristics, methanogenesis and microbial populations.

Journal: Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences
Published Date: Dec 21, 2017

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Due to the threat of global warming, the livestock industry is increasingly interested in exploring how feed additives may reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, especially from ruminants. This study investigated the effect of Rhodophyta supplemented bovine diets on rumen fermentation and rumen microbial diversity.

Authors

  • Shin Ja Lee
    Institute of Agriculture and Life Science and University-Centered Labs, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea.
  • Nyeon Hak Shin
    Livestock Experiment Station, Gyeongsangnamdo Livestock Promotion Research Institute, Sancheong 52733, Korea.
  • Jin Suk Jeong
    Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 program) and Institute of Agriculture & Life Science (IALS), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea.
  • Eun Tae Kim
    National Institute of Animal Science, RDA, Cheonan 31000, Korea.
  • Su Kyoung Lee
    Institute of Agriculture and Life Science and University-Centered Labs, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea.
  • Sung Sill Lee
    Institute of Agriculture and Life Science and University-Centered Labs, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea.

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