Effects of different doses of oregano essential oil on growth performance, health parameters, and the gut microbiome-metabolome profile in heat-stressed Pinan cattle (Piedmontese × Nanyang)
Supplementation with 7 g/d OEO optimally improved overall health and metabolic function in heat-stressed bulls, whereas a 14 g/d dose offered no additional benefits.
Authors
- Jiangge Wang
- Jiaxi Sheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4312-3755)
- Lei Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6223-4035)
- Xiaohu Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8973-438X)
- Tengyun Gao
- Liyang Zhang
- Qiaozhen Li
Institutions
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (IN)
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (IN)
- Henan Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1712904
- Primary Topic
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Key Research and Development Program of China