Dried tea residue can alter the blood metabolism and the composition and functionality of the intestinal microbiota in Hu sheep.

ABSTRACT: Ruminant animals face multiple challenges during the rearing process, including immune disorders and oxidative stress. Green tea by-products have gained widespread attention for their significant immunomodulatory and antioxidant effects, leading to their application in livestock production. In this study, we investigated the effects of Dried Tea Residue (DTR) as a feed additive on the growth performance, blood biochemical indicators, and hindgut microbial structure and function of Hu sheep. Sixteen Hu sheep were randomly divided into two groups and fed with 0 and 100 g/d of DTR, respectively. Data were recorded over a 56-day feeding period. Compared to the control group, there were no significant changes in the production performance of Hu sheep fed with DTR. However, the sheep fed with DT

SUBMITTER: Guo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655126 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature