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The research aims to explore the effects of early supplemental feeding on growth restriction in post-weaning lambs through gastrointestinal and metabolic changes.

May 17, 2026Applied and Environmental MicrobiologyOpen Access

Early supplemental feeding improves post-weaning growth restriction in lambs via the gastrointestinal-metabolic axis

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LZLele ZhuNorthwest A&F University MWMengmeng WangNorthwest A&F University XZXi ZhangGeneral Cardiology

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Randomized trial examines early supplemental feeding's effect on growth in lambs, indicating improved gastrointestinal health and nutrient utilization.

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The research aims to explore the effects of early supplemental feeding on growth restriction in post-weaning lambs through gastrointestinal and metabolic changes.
Sixty Tan lambs were assigned to three groups: control (suckling only), Trial Group I (free-access ESF from 10 days), and Trial Group II (free-access + forced isolation from 15 days).
Growth performance, rumen fermentation, intestinal morphology, serum metabolites, and rumen microbiota were analyzed comprehensively.
Trial Group I showed significant improvements in body weight and average daily gain compared to control.
Rumen butyrate and acetate levels increased, alongside beneficial microbiota like Bifidobacteriaceae and Sharpea.
Both supplemental feeding groups displayed enhanced intestinal development and better serum metabolite profiles compared to control.

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Zhu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095b1b7880e6d24efe0d96 https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.02421-25

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Randomized trial examines early supplemental feeding's effect on growth in lambs, indicating improved gastrointestinal health and nutrient utilization.

Early supplemental feeding improves post-weaning growth restriction in lambs via the gastrointestinal-metabolic axis

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Early supplemental feeding improves post-weaning growth restriction in lambs via the gastrointestinal-metabolic axis

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