Exploring rumen fermentation and microbial populations in Dhofari goats fed a chitosan-added diet
Hani M. El‐Zaiat, Waleed Al‐Marzooqi, Kaadhia Al‐Kharousi
Abstract
phyla compared to the control. Adding CHI to the diet reduces the abundance of fibrolytic-degrading bacteria, however, it increases the amylolytic-degrading bacteria. Application of 360 mg of CHI/kg DM modified the relative populations of ruminal microbes, which could enhance the rumen fermentation patterns in Dhofari goats.
Topics & Concepts
RumenFibrobacter succinogenesBiologyRuminococcusPropionateFermentationAnimal scienceFood scienceDry matterFeed additiveMicrobiologyBiochemistryFecesBroilerRuminant Nutrition and Digestive PhysiologyAgronomic Practices and Intercropping SystemsAnimal Nutrition and Physiology