Effects of Rhodobacter sphaeroides protein on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and serum metabolites in dairy calves during the pre- and postweaning periods-Research Articles-China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance

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Article Name:

Effects of Rhodobacter sphaeroides protein on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and serum metabolites in dairy calves during the pre- and postweaning periods

Journal Name:

Journal of Dairy Science

Chinese Institution:

Institute of Feed Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Partner Institution:

Department of Animal and Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University

Publication Date:

2025

Contact Person:

Mahmoud Abdelsattar

Email:

m.m.abdelsattar@agr.svu.edu.eg

Publishcation Main Content(highlights):

This study replaced calf dietary protein with Rhodobacter sphaeroides protein (RSP) and found that 5.89 % supplementation increased daily weight gain and antioxidant capacity while reducing feed intake; higher doses decreased nutrient digestibility.