Publications by authors named "Mulong Lu"
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of spent mushroom substrate (P.SMS), which is characterized by high production but low utilization, on feed utilization and liver serum indices from the perspective of duodenal microorganisms. Forty-five 3-month-old Hu sheep were randomly assigned to five groups and fed diets in which whole-plant corn silage (WPCS) was substituted with P.
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- The study investigated how Pleurotus Spent Mushroom Substrate (P.SMS) affects the rumen microbiota of Hu sheep by varying dietary substitutions of whole-plant corn silage with P.SMS.
- Forty-five Hu sheep were divided into five groups, where each group received different levels of P.SMS (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%).
- Results showed that while moderate levels of P.SMS (below 15%) improved rumen function, higher levels (15% and above) negatively impacted feed efficiency, kidney function, and oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood.
The branches and leaves (LBL) are known to contain a range of active substances that have positive effects on animal immunity and antioxidation. This study aimed to examine how LBL impacts the growth and slaughter performance as well as rumen fermentation and microbiota in Hu sheep. A total of 50 male Hu sheep of indigenous origin, aged 3 months, were randomly divided into 5 groups of 10 sheep each.
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