Effects of Different Combinations of Sugar and Starch Concentrations on Ruminal Fermentation and Bacterial-Community Composition in vitro

High levels of starch is known to have positive effects on both energy supply and milk yield but increases the risk of rumen acidosis. The use of sugar as a non-structural carbohydrate could circumvent this risk while maintaining the benefits, but its effects and that of the simultaneous use of both...

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Main Authors: Jia-nan Dong, Song-ze Li, Xue Chen, Gui-xin Qin, Tao Wang, Zhe Sun, Di Wu, Wei Zhao, Natnael Demelash, Xue-feng Zhang, Yu-guo Zhen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.727714/full