Effects of Fermentation and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cottonseed Protein on Rumen Fermentation Characteristics, Intestinal Barrier Function, and Hepatic Metabolism in Suckling Lambs.

ABSTRACT: The research aimed to examine the effects of fermentation and enzymatic hydrolysis of cottonseed protein on body weight changes, serum biochemistry, rumen function, intestinal health, and liver metabolism of suckling lambs. A total of twelve 7-day-old healthy male Hu sheep body weights (5.27 ± 0.48 kg) were randomly distributed into two groups. Starter feed regimens containing microbial fermentation of cottonseed protein (MFCP) or enzymatic hydrolysate of cottonseed protein (EHCP) were administered to lambs during the initial 60-day period. Results showed that compared with EHCP group, the serum glucose, ruminal acetic, propionic, butyric and valeric acids concentrations, jejunal immunoglobulin G content and mRNA expressions of Claudin 1 and Occludin, as well as the relative

SUBMITTER: Niu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466640 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature