Effects of Partial Replacement of Alfalfa Hay with Alfalfa Silage in Dairy Cows: Impacts on Production Performance and Rumen Microbiota

As an important feed source for ruminants, alfalfa’s rational and efficient utilization is of great significance for the production and economic benefits of pastures. This study focuses on Sanhe dairy cows and includes a control group (CON group, alfalfa in the diet is hay) and an experimental group...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Tian Xia, Zixin Liu, Ziyan Yang, Aoyu Jiang, Chuanshe Zhou, Zhiliang Tan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	dairy cow alfalfa silage alfalfa hay production performance rumen microbiota
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/18/2748