ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023
Effects of Rumen Fermentation Characteristics on Stress-Related Hormones and Behavior in Sheep.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comprehensive improvement of induced ruminal acidosis in lambs: targeted microencapsulated essential oils and marine algae restore rumen function, systemic health, immunity, and welfare.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- High-protein feed elevates ruminal and plasma ammonia and is associated with altered open-field behavior in Suffolk sheep.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Optimizing Essential Oil Mixtures: Synergistic Effects on Cattle Rumen Fermentation and Methane Emission.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Feed Efficiency and Growth Performance in Thai Beef Cattle Fed Cricket Meal as a Soybean Meal Replacement.Veterinary medicine international · 2025Article
- Rumen Development of Tianhua Mutton Sheep Was Better than That of Gansu Alpine Fine Wool Sheep under Grazing Conditions.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
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Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between rumen fermentation, stress-related hormones, and behavior in sheep with the aim of providing insights for improving animal welfare and feed management practices. Eight lambs were assigned to either a high concentration or control group. Blood samples were collected for hormone analysis, and an open field test was conducted to observe behavioral stress responses. The results showed that diet composition may affect the behavior of ruminants in response to stressors and novel situations, as evidenced by the higher number of escape attempts in the high-concentration group. In addition, analyses of individual volatile fatty acids (VFAs) showed a significant positive correlation between the acetic acid/propionic acid ratio and sniffing behavior of the novel object (
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