Feeding Essential Oils to Neonatal Holstein Dairy Calves Results in Increased Ruminal Prevotellaceae Abundance and Propionate Concentrations
Since antibiotic use in animal production has become a public health concern, great efforts are being dedicated to find effective and viable alternatives. While essential oils (EO) have become attractive candidates for use in the livestock industry, their mode of action and microbial targets in food...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/5/120 |