Effect of inclusion of HMBi in the ration of goats on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, rumen bacteria community and blood serum parameters

In conclusion, HMBi supplementation has no negative effect on apparent digestibility, antioxidant index and the ruminal bacteria composition. Therefore, 0.10% supplementation of HMBi is recommended in the diet of goats to improve the growth performance.

Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - February 19, 2020 Category: Zoology Authors: Dong Chen, Jingcai Yan, Weijun Shen, Yang Song, Xinyi Lan, Kangle Yi, Aziz ur Rahman Muhammad Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research