Effect of Total Mixed Ration on Growth Performance, Rumen Fermentation, Nutrient Digestion, and Rumen Microbiome in Angus Beef Cattle during the Growing and Fattening Phases

This study investigates the impact of varying concentrate levels in the diets of Angus beef cattle on their performance, nutrient digestion, and metabolism during the growth (7 to 12 months) and fattening (13 to 30 months) phases. Fifteen Angus steers were continuously fed and divided into low-conce...

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Published in:	Fermentation
Main Authors:	Wei Li, Boping Ye, Baoyun Wu, Xin Yi, Xiang Li, Runa A, Xiaojing Cui, Zhiyu Zhou, Yang Cheng, Xiaowen Zhu, Xiren Tang, Xinyue Fu, Ning Li, Hao Wu, Zhenming Zhou
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Subjects:	fattening period rumen microbiome growth performance digestive metabolism
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/10/4/205