Effect of Harvesting Time on Starch Degradation in Rumen of Whole-Plant Corn and Its Silage

Whole-plant corn silage is a critical feedstuff in global ruminant production, and its nutrient composition is closely tied to harvest timing. As starch acts as the primary energy source in silage-based diets, investigating changes in starch degradation rate provides a theoretical basis for optimizi...

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Published in:Fermentation
Main Authors: Long Zhang, Shiqin Liu, Xuepeng Wang, He Wang, Songze Li, Yuguo Zhen, Xuefeng Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/11/9/522