Lingonberry Leaves Modify Rumen Protozoa Population, Carbohydrate Digestion, and Morphology of Gastrointestinal Tract in Sheep: A Preliminary Study

Lingonberry Leaves Modify Rumen Protozoa Population, Carbohydrate Digestion, and Morphology of Gastrointestinal Tract in Sheep: A Preliminary Study

Leaves, the main by-product of lingonberry harvesting, can be effectively used as a functional feed additive due to their health-promoting properties. This study evaluated the effects of lingonberry leaf (LL) supplementation on rumen fermentation, protozoal populations, and gastrointestinal morpholo...

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Main Authors: Małgorzata P. Majewska, Renata Miltko, Grzegorz Bełżecki, Marcin Barszcz, Misza Kinsner, Barbara Kowalik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
condensed tannins
protozoa
polysaccharidases
short-chain fatty acids
histology
sheep
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/15/3161
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