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Effects of Adding Butyrate or Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes on Ruminal Epithelium, Metabolism, and Microbiota of Beef Cattle.
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Feedlot cattle produce high concentrations of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) through ruminal fermentation, with butyrate playing a crucial role in epithelial development and SCFA absorption. This study evaluated the effects of dietary sodium butyrate or exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on the ruminal epithelium and microbiota. Three rumen-cannulated Aberdeen Angus steers were assigned to a replicated 3 × 3 Latin square design, totaling six experimental periods. Each period lasted 28 d, comprising 14 d of adaptation and 14 d of finishing. Diets only differed in additive inclusion: CON-control; ENZ-exogenous enzyme complex (0.01% of the dry matter [DM]); BUT-sodium butyrate (0.3% DM during adaptation; 0.1% during finishing). The ENZ reduced the ruminal temperature (
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