Long-Term Mootral Application Impacts Methane Production and the Microbial Community in the Rumen Simulation Technique System.

ABSTRACT: Methane emissions by ruminants contribute to global warming and result in a loss of dietary energy for the animals. One possibility of reducing methane emissions is by dietary strategies. In the present trial, we investigated the long-term effects of Mootral, a feed additive consisting of garlic powder (Allium sativum) and bitter orange extracts (Citrus aurantium), on fermentation parameters and the microbial community in the rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC) system. The experiment lasted 38 days and was divided into three phases: an equilibration period of 7 days, a baseline period (BL) of 3 days, and experimental period (EP) of 28 days. Twelve fermentation vessels were divided into three groups (n = 4): control (CON), short-term (ST), and long-term (LT) applicatio

SUBMITTER: Brede J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8531547 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature