Journal article
Effects of isovalerate supplements on morphology and functional gene expression of rumen mucosa in pre- and post-weaning dairy calves
Abstract
Isovalerate supplements could stimulate rumen development by improving morphology and function of rumen mucosa, and then promote the growth of calves. This study was done to evaluate the effects of isovalerate supplements on morphology and functional gene expression of rumen mucosa in dairy calves. In total, 48 Chinese Holstein male calves with 15 days of age and 45.1±0.36 kg of BW were randomly assigned to four groups. The treatments were: …
Authors
Liu Q; Wang C; Guo G; Huo WJ; Zhang YL; Pei CX; Zhang SL; Wang H
Journal
Animal, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 491–500
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2018
DOI
10.1017/s175173111700194x
ISSN
1751-7311