Simple Summary Essential oils can be used to improve animal performance as well as the
health and quality of livestock products. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the inclusion of oregano essential oil (OEO) as a
phytogenic feed additive in the diet of lambs on the productive performance, ruminal pH …

Essential oils are aromatic volatile compounds used in ruminant diets to replace ionophores,
specifically for their antimicrobial and antioxidative properties. This study investigated the …

The effects of including almond hulls (AH) in the concentrate fed to light lambs on animal
performance, diet utilization, and blood metabolites. Three isonitrogenous and isoenergetic …

Eichhornia crassipes remains a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and poses
economic challenges globally. Interestingly, its high nutritional value and abundance in …

Over the past two decades, research into the effects of essential oils (EOs) on rumen
microorganisms as an alternative to antibiotics has intensified. Yet, there are few …

5Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina, Xanxerê, Brazil♦ Corresponding author:
aleksandro. silva@ udesc. br abstract our objective was to determine whether the inclusion …

Objetivou-se verificar como a adição de aditivos fitogênicos (AF) influenciou na fermentação
ruminal, digestibilidade, desempenho, características de carcaça e qualidade da carne de …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oregano essential oil (OEO) and capsicum
oleoresin extract (CAO) supplementation on lamb slaughter characteristics, meat quality …

In an effort to improve animal performance and feed efficiency, ionophore antibiotics have
been regularly provided to ruminants since the 1900's. However, consumer concerns are …