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Effects of plants containing secondary compounds and plant oils on rumen fermentation and ecology

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A number of experiments have been conducted to investigate effects of tropical plants containing condensed tannins and/or saponins present in tropical plants and some plant oils on rumen fermentation and ecology in ruminants. Based on both in vitro and in vivo trials, the results revealed important effects on rumen microorganisms and fermentation including methane production. Incorporation and/or supplementation of these plants containing secondary metabolites have potential for improving rumen ecology and subsequently productivity in ruminants.

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The authors are grateful to International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna for the financial support. We also thank TROFREC, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, for providing financial support and research facilities.

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    Metha Wanapat, Pongthon Kongmun, Onanong Poungchompu, Anusorn Cherdthong, Pichad Khejornsart, Ruangyote Pilajun & Sujittra Kaenpakdee

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Wanapat, M., Kongmun, P., Poungchompu, O. et al. Effects of plants containing secondary compounds and plant oils on rumen fermentation and ecology. Trop Anim Health Prod 44, 399–405 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-011-9949-3

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