ReviewTropical animal health and production2025
Probiotic supplementation in sustainable sheep production: impacts on health, performance, and methane mitigation.
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- Dietary Supplementation with Rumen-DerivedAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Effects of Prenatal Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Probiotic Supplementation on Stress Parameters, Immune Response and Lamb Survival Rates in Ewes.Veterinary medicine and science · 2026Article
- Bacillus-based probiotic supplementation reshapes rumen bacterial and fungal communities and enhances carbohydrate-degrading functional capacity in weaned yaks.BMC microbiology · 2026Article
- Effects of Dietary Composite Postbiotic Preparation on Growth Performance, Immune Function, and Gut Microbiota in Nubian Black Goats.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
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- Dietary Spirulina platensis phycocyanin enhances growth performance, antioxidant status, and immune-related gene expression in Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica).Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Growth performance and physiometabolic safety of probiotic-Curcuma herbal supplementation in local female lambs of Indonesia.Veterinary world · 2026Article
- Camel plasma as an innovative non-antibiotic therapy forVeterinary world · 2026Article
- Effect of dual bacterial combinations on in vitro nutrient degradability, gas production, methane emission, ruminal fermentation parameters and predictive values in sheep.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Biowaste-grown live microbial feed additive sustainably and significantly cut enteric methane emissions in Indian livestock.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Effects of quadric probiotic blends on rumen fermentation, nutrient degradability, and methane emission in sheep: an in vitro study.AMB Express · 2025Article
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- PartialFrontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
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- Synergistic effects of enzyme-microbe co-fermentation on the nutritional quality and digestibility of corn stalks.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms conferring health benefits, are increasingly recognized for their potential to enhance animal productivity, mitigate environmental impact, and improve overall animal health. Ruminants, including sheep, are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, a key factor in climate change. Literature from 2003 to 2024 was retrieved from PubMed (Medline), Web of Science, and CAB Direct using the keywords: sheep, sustainability, probiotics, methane emission, and greenhouse gas emissions. The inclusion of probiotics in sheep diets demonstrates potential as a methane mitigation strategy through the stimulation of beneficial bacteria and the suppression of methanogenic microbial activity. Probiotics can improve rumen fermentation parameters by increasing volatile fatty acid production, decreasing protozoal numbers, and improving gas production. Additionally, probiotics can sustain intestinal health, boost nutrient digestibility, and strengthen the immune system. Although promising, the variable effectiveness of probiotics underscores the importance of refining formulations and delivery methods, taking into account strain, dose, and administration. Further studies are crucial to understand the underlying mechanisms and maximize their impact on sheep productivity. This review delves into the potential of probiotics to improve growth, health, and environmental sustainability in the sheep industry, drawing on insights from in vitro and in vivo studies.
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