Effect of Supplemental Bamboo Leaf Extract on Milk Production, Composition, Biochemical Indices, and Fecal Microbiota Diversity in Grazing <i>Yili</i> Mares.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: This study investigated the effects of dietary bamboo leaf extract (BLE) on milk parameters and intestinal microbiota in lactating Yili mares. Methods: Twenty-four Yili mares of similar age (10 ± 2 years), weight (360.62 ± 15.23 kg) and body condition were selected for this study and randomly divided into four groups of six mares each: an untreated control group (CG) and three experimental groups (EG1, EG2, EG3) were fed a basal diet supplemented with 0, 10, 20, or 30 g/day of BLE, respectively, for 60 days. Then, horse milk composition, antioxidant activity, and immunoglobulin levels along with the relative abundance of fecal microbiota were measured. Results: Compared with the control group, supplementation with BLE for 60 days significantly im

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature