Microbiomic and Metabolomic Insights into the Roles of Hydrolysable Versus Condensed Tannins on the Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestion, and Rumen Fermentation in Liaoning Cashmere Goats.

ABSTRACT: This study was conducted to compare the effects of hydrolysable versus condensed tannins on growth performance, nutrient digestion, and rumen fermentation in goats. A total of 27 Liaoning cashmere goats with similar initial body weights were randomly distributed into three groups: a basal diet, a basal diet +0.5% tannic acid (hydrolysable tannin, HT), or a basal diet +0.5% quebracho tannin (condensed tannin, CT), respectively. Compared to the control group, HT showed a decreased (p < 0.05) feed intake, while CT showed an increased (p < 0.05) feed intake and body weight gain. Digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber did not differ (p > 0.05) among groups. The HT group showed lower pH and acetic acid concentration in t

SUBMITTER: Zhu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12029424 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature