Dietary coated Astragalus polysaccharide supplementation modulates growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and serum metabolites in Angus bulls

Key Points

• Growth performance improved with coated astragalus polysaccharide, enhancing overall weight gain and health.
• Rumen fermentation showed alterations, indicating a shift towards more efficient nutrient breakdown and absorption.
• Nutrient digestibility was significantly enhanced, leading to better nutrient utilization and animal health outcomes.
• Serum metabolites indicated favorable changes, which may reflect improved metabolic function resulting from supplementation.