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Faiz-Ul Hassan1,2, Muhammad Adeel Arshad2, Hossam M Ebeid3
1Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|December 2, 2020
Summary
Rumen microbes are key to ruminant nutrition and efficiency. Modulating these microbes with plant compounds can improve animal performance and reduce methane gas emissions.
Area of Science:
- Ruminant microbiology and nutrition
- Animal science and environmental impact
- Gut microbiome and fermentation
Background:
- Ruminant gut microbes are essential for digesting feed and meeting host nutritional needs.
- Rumen microbiome function directly impacts feed conversion efficiency and animal physiology.
- Methane (CH4) production by methanogens is a significant environmental concern in livestock.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review dietary interactions within the rumen microbiome and their effects on fermentation.
- To provide an overview of phytogenic compounds for modulating rumen microbes and fermentation.
- To discuss strategies for reducing methane emissions from ruminants using dietary interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing in vitro and in vivo studies on phytogenic compounds in ruminants.
- Analysis of dietary interactions and their impact on rumen fermentation dynamics.
- Evaluation of plant secondary metabolites like essential oils, saponins, and tannins.
Main Results:
- Phytogenic feed additives can modulate rumen microflora and alter fermentation patterns.
- Dietary interventions and feed additives offer strategies to manipulate rumen microbiome.
- Understanding rumen dynamics is crucial for optimizing host efficiency and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
Conclusions:
- Phytogenic compounds show potential for improving ruminant performance and reducing methane output.
- Dietary modulation of the rumen microbiome is a promising strategy for sustainable livestock production.
- Further research on phytogenic compounds can enhance ruminant efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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