Effects of Monensin, Calcareous Algae, and Essential Oils on Performance, Carcass Traits, and Methane Emissions Across Different Breeds of Feedlot-Finished Beef Cattle

Effects of Monensin, Calcareous Algae, and Essential Oils on Performance, Carcass Traits, and Methane Emissions Across Different Breeds of Feedlot-Finished Beef Cattle

With the growing use of crossbred cattle in Brazilian feedlots and increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use as growth promoters, this study examines the impact of three feed additives—monensin (MON), monensin with <i>Lithothamnium calcareum</i> (LCM), and a blend of essential oils (B...

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Main Authors: Pedro Guerreiro, Diogo F. A. Costa, Arnaldo C. Limede, Guilhermo F. S. Congio, Murillo A. P. Meschiatti, Priscila A. Bernardes, Flavio A. Portela Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Ruminants
Subjects:
antibiotic
buffer
essential oil blend
ionophore
seaweed
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-933X/5/1/2
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