Effects of rumen-bypass protein supplement on growth performance, hepatic mitochondrial protein complexes, and hepatic immune gene expression of beef steers with divergent residual feed intake
Modoluwamu D. Idowu, Godstime Ayobami Taiwo, Taylor S Sidney, Emily Treon, Yarahy Leal, Deborah Ologunagba, Francisca Eichie, Andres Alfredo Pech-Cervantes, Ibukun Michael Ogunade
This study examines how a rumen-bypass protein supplement affects growth, immune gene expression, and mitochondrial function in beef steers with different residual feed intake phenotypes, finding effects dependent on RFI status.
PLoS ONE · Jul 3, 2024Peer-reviewedGenomics