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- The study investigates the use of the marine plant Posidonia oceanica as a fiber source in dairy goat diets, substituting it for barley straw.
- Supplementation with P. oceanica at 225 and 450 g per day did not negatively impact goats' body weight, milk production, or health status.
- Goats receiving P. oceanica produced more milk fat and had lower somatic cell counts, indicating improved milk quality and reduced oxidative stress risks.
Article Abstract
Background: The marine plant Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile can be a source of fibre to increase the efficiency of product costs. The aim of the present study was to assess the productive (milk production and performance) and metabolic (blood metabolites) effects of P. oceanica in the ration of dairy goats as a substitute for straw. Posidonia oceanica was used at 225 and 450 g day(-1) per goat in lieu of barley straw.
Result: Supplementation with P. oceanica had no detrimental effects on the body weight, milk production and metabolic status of goats. Goats fed P. oceanica produced more milk fat, had a lower somatic cell count in their milk and showed a decreased risk of oxidative stress.
Conclusion: Goats can be fed P oceanica at levels of up to 450 g day(-1) without detrimental effects on milk production and health, therefore P. oceanica can be a substitute for barley straw in the nutrition of goats.
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