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65 articles matching “digestibility”

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Research Article03 Oct 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 10

Nutritional enhancement of cassava pulp through Rhizopus oligosporus fermentation and its effects on in vitro nutrient digestibility and ruminal fermentation

Vatsana Sirisan

This study aimed to optimize cassava pulp fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Rhizopus oligosporus, and pectinase and to evaluate the effects of optimized fermented cassava pulp (FCP) inclusion on in vitro nutrient digestibility and ruminal fermentat…

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Research Article29 May 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 5

Effects of tropical forage inclusion in concentrate-based diets on digestibility, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of hair sheep under intensive tropical conditions

Javier Cantón Castillo

This study evaluated the effects of including Maralfalfa (Pennisetum sp.), Mombaza (Megathyrsus maximus), or CT-115 (Pennisetum purpureum) in concentrate-based diets on nutrient digestibility, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of hair sheep…

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Research Article12 May 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 5

Synergistic effects of Piper ornatum and lemuru fish oil on in vitro rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and methane mitigation

Mardiati Zain

This study evaluated the synergistic effects of Piper ornatum (PO) leaf powder and lemuru fish oil (LFO) on in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics, nutrient digestibility, and methane reduction.

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Research Article28 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Dietary calcium citrate enhances nutrient digestibility and modulates cecal microbiota function in pre-laying hens

Elena Yausheva

This study evaluated the effects of replacing calcium carbonate with calcium citrate on nutrient digestibility, cecal microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, and predicted microbial metabolic pathways in pre-laying hens.

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Research Article23 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Comparative in vitro evaluation of native Indonesian macroalgae on rumen fermentation characteristics, digestibility, gas production kinetics, and enteric methane mitigation in ruminants

Anuraga Jayanegara

This study aimed to conduct the first comparative in vitro evaluation of rumen fermentation patterns, digestibility characteristics, gas production kinetics, and enteric methane emissions using 14 native Indonesian macroalgae species.

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Research Article13 Dec 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 12

Comparative effects of Gamal (Gliricidia sepium)-based diets supplemented with Gambier (Uncaria gambir) or direct-fed microbials on rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, microbial protein synthesis, and methane mitigation in beef cattle: An in vitro evaluation

Mardiati Zain

This study aimed to compare the effects of Gamal-based diets supplemented with Gambier or DFMs on nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation characteristics, volatile fatty acids (VFAs), microbial protein synthesis (MPS), fatty acid (FA) profiles, and CH₄ mit…

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Research Article07 Dec 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 12

Microencapsulated Ganoderma lucidum extract improves antioxidant capacity, intestinal morphology, and nutrient digestibility in free-range laying hens under tropical conditions

Sureerat Thuekeaw

This study evaluated the effects of dietary microencapsulated G. lucidum extract (MGE) on laying performance, antioxidant capacity, intestinal morphology, and nutrient digestibility in free-range hens under high-temperature conditions.

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Research Article27 Nov 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 11

Synergistic effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Acacia mangium leaf tannin extract on the fermentation quality, digestibility, and metabolomic profile of Indigofera silage

Roni Ridwan and Anuraga Jayanegara

This study evaluated the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum inoculant and Acacia mangium leaf tannin extract, individually and in combination, on the chemical composition, ensiling characteristics, in vitro rumen fermentation, digestibility, and metabol…

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Research Article20 Oct 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 10

In vitro evaluation of ammoniation–fungal fermentation of citronella straw: Impacts on digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and palatability in Indonesian native sheep

Yenni Yusriani

This study examined the impact of ammoniation and fungal fermentation using Pleurotus ostreatus, Trichoderma harzianum, and Aspergillus niger on the nutritional value, digestibility, and palatability of citronella straw for ruminants.

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Research Article30 Jul 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 7

Influence of lactulose as a composition of organic-mineral feed additive on broiler chicken productivity, feed digestibility, and microbiome

Daniil E. Shoshin

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a novel four-component organic-mineral feed additive (OMFA), comprising lactulose, arginine, ultrafine silicon dioxide particles, and succinic acid, and a three-component variant (without lactulose) on growth perfor…

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Research Article17 Jul 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 7

Wood vinegar as a natural alternative to antibiotics: Effects on cecal microbiota, antioxidant status, and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens

Teck Chwen Loh

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of WV supplementation through drinking water on the cecal microbial population, volatile fatty acid (VFA) concentrations, antioxidant enzyme activity, and apparent ileal nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens.

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Research Article25 Apr 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 4

Evaluating pellet and mash rumen protected soybean groat on nutrient digestibility, animal performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of fat-tailed sheep

Joko Riyanto

his study aimed to evaluate the impact of dietary feed forms – pelleted (P10), mash (M10), and a blended form consisting of 50% pellet and 50% mash (M5P5) – on nutrient digestibility, animal performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality attributes in…

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Research Article26 Jul 2024Vol. 17 · Issue 7

Enhancing the nutritional quality and digestibility of citronella waste (Cymbopogon nardus) for ruminant feed through ammoniation and fermentation techniques

Gresy Eva Tresia

This study aimed to improve the nutritional value and in vitro digestibility of ammoniated and fermented citronella waste (CW).

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Research Article22 Mar 2024Vol. 17 · Issue 3

Nutrient digestibility, characteristics of rumen fermentation, and microbial protein synthesis from Pesisir cattle diet containing non-fiber carbohydrate to rumen degradable protein ratio and sulfur supplement

Mardiati Zain

The aim of this study was to explore the formulation of ruminant diets by synchronizing rumen degradable protein (RDP) and non-fiber carbohydrate (NFC) while adding sulfur minerals at different levels. Nutrient digestibility, NH3 concentration, volatile fatty…

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Research Article21 Apr 2023Vol. 16 · Issue 4

Influence of dietary supplementation with new Lactobacillus strains on hematology, serum biochemistry, nutritional status, digestibility, enzyme activities, and immunity in dogs

Hence, the aim of this study was to examine the possible effects of the aforementioned Lactobacillus on hematological indices, nutritional status, digestibility, enzyme activities, and immunity in dogs. From the results, a new and safe strain of Lactobacillus…

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