Unlocking the potential of willow condensed tannins: effects on rumen fermentation, microbiome, and metabolome for sustainable ruminant nutrition

Abstract Background Sustainable livestock production is essential for meeting the growing global protein demand while minimising environmental impacts. Exploring alternative forages that enhance nutrient utilisation and reduce reliance on imported feeds is a potential strategy. Condensed tannins (CT...

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Main Authors: Joshua P. Thompson, Omar Cristobal-Carballo, Tianhai Yan, Katie Lawther, Nicholas J. Dimonaco, Wayne E. Zeller, Zhenbin Zhang, Sharon Huws, Laudina Safo, Andrew D. Southam, Christian Ludwig, Gavin R. Lloyd, Sokratis Stergiadis, Katerina Theodoridou
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-025-00444-6
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