Intake of Condensed Tannins (<i>Acacia mearnsii</i>) by Lambs in Confinement and Its Impact on Growth Performance, Rumen Environment, and Meat

Intake of Condensed Tannins (<i>Acacia mearnsii</i>) by Lambs in Confinement and Its Impact on Growth Performance, Rumen Environment, and Meat

This study determined whether adding condensed tannins to the diet of confined lamb improves performance, metabolism, health, and meat composition and quality. We used 24 Lacaune lambs with an average initial weight of 24.5 ± 0.24 kg. The animals were divided into 12 pens with two animals each. In t...

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Main Authors: Andrei L. R. Brunetto, Ana Luiza F. dos Santos, Isadora Zago, Guilherme L. Deolino, Luisa Nora, Vitor L. Molosse, Rafael V. P. Lago, Aline de C. Machado, Roger Wagner, Jelson N. Nauderer, Bianca F. Bissacotti, Aniela P. Kempka, Bruna Klein, Aleksandro S. Da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Fermentation
Subjects:
natural extracts
ruminants
antioxidant
fatty acids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/10/12/630
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