Effects of Tannin-Rich Forages (<i>Lespedeza bicolor</i> and <i>Polygonum viviparum</i> ) Mixed With <i>Medicago sativa</i> on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation.

ABSTRACT: Ruminant production is currently facing many challenges, and thus it is essential to develop native sustainable feed resources. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa ) is a high-quality legume forage, but its rapid degradation in the rumen leads to bloating and more urine and methane production, resulting in nitrogen waste and environmental pollution. Mixing alfalfa with tannin-rich forages is an effective way to improve rumen fermentation. Therefore, to utilize tannin-rich forages such as Lespedeza bicolor and Polygonum viviparum as a partial replacement for alfalfa in the feed, three in vitro fermentation experiments were performed. In Experiments 1, 2, and 3, L. bicolor leaves, P. viviparum leaves, and P. viviparum bulbils were mixed with alfalfa at differen

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12519511 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature