Ruminants inhabit the consortia of gut microbes that play a critical functional role in their
maintenance and nourishment by enabling them to use cellulosic and non-cellulosic feed …

The production of healthy animal-derived food entails the effective control of foodborne
pathogens and strategies to mitigate microbial threats during rearing. Antibiotics have been …

In order to increase the utilization of herbal residues, realize efficient utilization of resources,
the bacterial community and anaerobic fermentation characteristics of alfalfa ensiling treated …

Abstract Effects of dietary supplementation of comfrey polysaccharides (CPs) on production
performance, egg quality, and microbial composition of cecum in laying hens were …

Plant extracts have been used over time in traditional medicine, mainly for their antimicrobial
activity as well as for their medicinal effects. Plant-derived products contain secondary …

Probiotics are living microorganisms that confer health benefits to host when administered in
adequate amounts. To develop novel host-specific probiotic for their application as feed …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) derived from various composts can promote significant
changes of soil properties. However, little is known about the DOM compositions and their …

Tibetan Plateau is facing serious shortage of forage in winter and spring season due to its
special geographical location. Utilization of forages is useful to alleviate the forage shortage …

Previous research demonstrated the growth promoting benefits of an essential
oil/oligosaccharide blend (EO; Stay Strong, Ralco, Inc.) or an encapsulated sodium butyrate …

Ruminant animals naturally emit methane gas owing to anaerobic microbial fermentation in
the rumen, and these gases are considered major contributors to global warming. Scientists …