Phytogenic Modulation of Rumen Fermentation Reshapes Amino Acid Metabolism in Weaned Dairy Calves: A Mechanistic Insight

July 22, 2026AnimalsOpen Access

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This research aims to assess the effects of an essential oil blend on rumen fermentation and amino acid metabolism in weaned dairy calves.
16 weaned Holstein calves (100 ± 6 kg) were blocked by body weight and randomly allotted into two groups: a control group and an essential oil blend (EOB) group.
The EOB group received 0.5 g of EOB per kg of dry matter for 60 days while assessing growth performance and serum amino acids.
Rumen fermentation parameters like pH, valeric acid, acetate, and propionate levels were measured.
Growth performance was not significantly affected by the treatment.
Rumen pH decreased, while valeric acid, acetate, and propionate levels increased with EOB supplementation.
Serum leucine levels decreased, whereas aspartate levels increased, with alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism being notably affected.

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Evaluates essential oil blend impact on amino acid metabolism in weaned calves, indicating metabolic modulation implications.

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