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To evaluate the effects of dietary grape branch and leaf silage on growth performance, serum parameters, gut microbiota, and metabolism in Kazakh rams.

February 14, 2026BiologyOpen Access

Effects of Dietary Grape Branch and Leaf Silage on Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolism in Kazakh Rams

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LSLinHai SongXinjiang Agricultural University SASubinuer ABUDULIXinjiang Agricultural University KAKadeliya ABUDUREYIMUXinjiang Agricultural University

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Experimental assessment evaluates grape branch and leaf silage's effects on growth and gut health in Kazakh rams, suggesting a novel feed resource.

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To evaluate the effects of dietary grape branch and leaf silage on growth performance, serum parameters, gut microbiota, and metabolism in Kazakh rams.
Sixty Kazakh rams aged 6 months were randomly assigned to three dietary groups: control, EG50, and EG100.
The study included a 120-day feeding trial after a 7-day adaptation.
Key parameters such as growth performance, serum biochemical markers, and gut microbiota were measured.
Slaughter performance and metabolomic profiles were analyzed to assess dietary effects.
The EG100 group showed increased dressing percentage and decreased tail fat weight and percentage compared to the control group.
Serum immunoglobulin levels and antioxidant enzyme activities significantly increased in the EG100 group, with reduced inflammatory cytokines and oxidative damage markers.
Analysis of jejunal microbiota revealed increased Firmicutes abundance and beneficial genera in the EG100 group.
Metabolomic analysis identified significant enrichment in bile acid biosynthesis and glycerophospholipid metabolism pathways in the EG100 group.

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Song et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699011932ccff479cfe5862c https://doi.org/10.3390/biology15040322

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Experimental assessment evaluates grape branch and leaf silage's effects on growth and gut health in Kazakh rams, suggesting a novel feed resource.

Effects of Dietary Grape Branch and Leaf Silage on Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolism in Kazakh Rams

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