Effects of kudzu vine ( Pueraria lobata ) on the intestinal microflora and volatile fatty acids in meat rabbits
Chengfang Gao,
Lei Sang,
Shikun Sun
et al.
Abstract:Adding flavonoid-rich kudzu vine (Pueraria lobata) meal to animal feed can improve intestinal microflora. Here, we investigated the effects of kudzu vine meal on the growth performance,caecal microbial diversity, caecal microbial number, intestinal pH, and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) of meat rabbits. Two hundred weaned Ira rabbits were randomly divided into four groups. Meat rabbits in the control group (group A) were fed a basal diet without kudzu vine meal; those in the three test groups were fed experimenta… Show more
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