Inclusion of unqualified cacao pod in mineral feed block: a novel strategy to improve rumen fermentation and mitigate methane emissions in beef cattle
These findings suggest that unqualified cacao pods can enhance nutrient utilization and mitigate enteric methane emissions, offering a sustainable strategy for valorizing cacao byproducts in ruminant production.
Authors
- Wuttikorn Srakaew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3208-220X)
- Chanon Suntara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9924-5459)
- Chantira Wongnen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7160-8660)
- Apichaya Feepakpro
- Supanida Thongpun
- Tanyatip Jittaniramon
- Ratchanee Bourapa
Institutions
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- Khon Kaen University (TH)
- Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (TH)
- Walailak University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Animal Bioscience
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.25.0436
- Primary Topic
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna