Publications by authors named "Lucero Abigail Velazquez-Cruz"
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation with calcium propionate (CaPr) or sodium propionate (NaPr) on growth performance, ruminal fermentation, and meat quality of finishing lambs. Twenty-seven non-castrated Creole male lambs (24.95 ± 2.
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- A study evaluated the effects of a polyherbal feed mixture on the growth and health of 40 Holstein calves, examining blood chemistry, biometry, and gene expression during their pre-ruminant to weaning period.
- The optimal treatment dosage of the polyherbal mixture was found to be 4 g/d, resulting in better weight gain, hip height, and thoracic girth compared to other doses.
- Gene analysis showed upregulation in processes related to immune response and metabolism, indicating beneficial effects on the calves' health and growth from the herbal treatment.