Effects of Partial Replacment of Dietary Forage Using Kelp Powder (<i>Thallus laminariae</i>) on Ruminal Fermentation and Lactation Performances of Dairy Cows

Background: Kelp powder, which was rich in novel oligosaccharides and iodine might be utilized by the rumen microbiome, promoted the ruminal fermentation and finally enhanced the lactation performance of dairy cows. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of kelp powder p...

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Main Authors: Fuguang Xue, Fuyu Sun, Linshu Jiang, Dengke Hua, Yue Wang, Xuemei Nan, Yiguang Zhao, Benhai Xiong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/10/852