Effects of quadric probiotic blends on rumen fermentation, nutrient degradability, and methane emission in sheep: an in vitro study

Faculty Agriculture Year: 2025
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages: 1-13
Authors:
Journal: AMB Express Springer Volume: 2191-0855
Keywords : Effects , quadric probiotic blends , rumen fermentation, nutrient    
Abstract:
The considerable contribution of ruminant livestock to methane emissions has become a major global concern in recent years. Although dietary approaches for reducing ruminant methane emissions have been explored, the sustainable potential of probiotics to influence rumen function and lower methane production has increasingly attracted research attention. While previous studies have focused on single or dual-strain probiotics, this study is among the first to evaluate the synergistic effects of quadric-strain formulations. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of multi-strain probiotic blends, each at two distinct concentrations on rumen fermentation, nutrient degradability, and methane emission in sheep using an in vitro gas production technique following a completely randomized design. The basal diet with no probiotic supplements served as a control, while the supplemented bacterial combinations were Bacillus licheniformis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, and Bifidobacterium bifidum (ABLB; at a ratio of 1:1:1:1) at levels of 2 × 109 (ABLB2) and 4 × 109 (ABLB4) CFU/g of feed, and Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis plus Bifidobacterium bifidum (CPSB; at a ratio of 1:1:1:1) at levels of 2 × 109 (CPSB2) and 4 × 109 (CPSB4) CFU/g of feed. Probiotic supplementation significantly improved in vitro dry matter and fiber degradability (IVDMD and IVCFD), with the most effective results observed in ABLB treatments. These blends also reduced methane production and ammonia-N concentrations, while increasing total volatile fatty acids (TVFA), indicating more efficient fermentation. Protozoa counts were notably lower in treated groups, supporting the role of probiotics in mitigating methane via microbial modulation (P < 0.01). Probiotic supplementation did not affect the values of pH (P > 0.05). Predictive values for metabolizable energy (ME), net energy for lactation (NEL), and organic matter digestibility (OMD) were improved across treatments. These findings highlight the potential of targeted probiotic formulations to enhance rumen efficiency and reduce
   
     
 
       

Author Related Publications

  • Khaled Mohammed Ali AlMarakby, "Characterization of progesterone profile, physiological responses, milk composition and blood biochemical and hematological indices at the early stage of lactation in goats.", Taylor&Francis, 2018 More
  • Khaled Mohammed Ali AlMarakby, "Impact of Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles on Health and Performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fish", IDOSI Publications, 2018 More
  • Khaled Mohammed Ali AlMarakby, "Effect of exogenous hormone treatments on spermatogenesis in male grey mullet out of the spawning season", IJFAS Publications, 2016 More
  • Khaled Mohammed Ali AlMarakby, "Impact of lunar phase at birth on testicular morphology, semen characteristics and blood chemistry of male goats", Taylor&Francis, 2019 More
  • Khaled Mohammed Ali AlMarakby, "Influence of fish meal replacement with graded levels of corn gluten meal on performance, feed efficiency, body chemical analysis and economic revenue of the Nile tilapia fish Oreochromis niloticus", Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2022 More

Department Related Publications

  • Sabry Mohamed Shehata, "Influence of Dietary CHO and Protein Sources on Digestibility, Rumen Parameters and Weight Gain of Male Goats.", Benha Vet.Med., 2006 More
  • Asmaa Mohamed Said Musa, "Growth Performance, Semen Quality and Health Status as Affected by using ‎Panicum Maximum in Rabbits Feed", Unique ‎Scientific ‎Publishers(USP)‎, 2021 More
  • Asmaa Mohamed Said Musa, "IMPACT OF REPLACEMENT CLOVER HAY BY IN PANICUM MAXIMUM (GUINEA GRASS) HAY AS AN ALTERNATIVE FEED RESOURCE RABBIT FEEDING", Egyptian Journal ‎of Rabbit ‎Science (EJRS)‎, 2020 More
  • Asmaa Mohamed Said Musa, "EFFECT OF SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES AND/OR spirulina platensis ON GROWTH, HEMATOBIOCHEMICAL, ANTIOXIDANT STATUS, HORMONAL PROFILE, IMMUNITY, AND APOPTOSIS OF GROWING RABBITS EXPOSED TO THERMAL STRESS", Egyptian Journal ‎of Rabbit ‎Science (EJRS)‎, 2022 More
  • Asmaa Mohamed Said Musa, "Growth, Carcass Traits, Blood Hematology, Serum Metabolites, Immunity, and Oxidative Indices of Growing Rabbits Fed Diets Supplemented with Red or Black Pepper Oils", Multidisciplinary ‎Digital Publishing ‎Institute (MDPI)‎, 2018 More
Tweet