Optimizing Economic Value Through Enhanced Nutrient Digestibility in Ruminants: Recent Advances and Implications
Keywords:
digestibility, nutrient, ruminants, optimization, efficiency, economyAbstract
Efficient nutrient digestibility is essential to optimize feed efficiency, performance, and productivity in ruminants production. Therefore, this review aims to explore economic implications of technology to increase nutrient digestibility in ruminants production systems. The review procedures were carried out using an exploratory approach through literature studies sourced from Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed, which were scientific databases capable of storing high-quality articles. The results showed that innovation and technology in feed processing (such as Handheld Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy devices, heating methods, precision grinding techniques, integrating ultrasonic treatment with enzyme supplementation and microwave-assisted alkali treatments), enzyme supplementation, specifically cellulase and xylanase combined with encapsulation techniques, probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic supplementation can increase nutrient digestibility, fermentation rate, nutrient availability, and absorption. Increasing nutrient digestibility in ruminants offered significant economic benefits, such as reducing input costs and increasing livestock productivity. Integration of various strategies is key to increasing productivity and sustainability in ruminants production systems. Increasing nutrient digestibility not only achieved higher productivity but also contributed to a sustainable and efficient food production system and ensured the long-term continuity of ruminants production.
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