Nitrate decreases ruminal methane production with slight changes to ruminal methanogen composition of nitrate-adapted steers.
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SUBMITTER: Zhao L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5859718 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar
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Nitrate decreases ruminal methane production with slight changes to ruminal methanogen composition of nitrate-adapted steers.
Zhao Liping L Meng Qingxiang Q Li Yan Y Wu Hao H Huo Yunlong Y Zhang Xinzhuang X Zhou Zhenming Z
BMC microbiology 20180320 1
<h4>Background</h4>This study was conducted to examine effects of nitrate on ruminal methane production, methanogen abundance, and composition. Six rumen-fistulated Limousin×Jinnan steers were fed diets supplemented with either 0% (0NR), 1% (1NR), or 2% (2NR) nitrate (dry matter basis) regimens in succession. Rumen fluid was taken after two-week adaptation for evaluation of in vitro methane production, methanogen abundance, and composition measurements.<h4>Results</h4>Results showed that nitrate ...[more]
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