Effects of guanidinoacetic acid supplementation on growth performance, serum biochemical parameters, immune function, and antioxidant capacity in Xinjiang Hu sheep
Supplementation with guanidinoacetic acid improves growth performance and immune function in Xinjiang Hu sheep, indicating potential for better health and productivity.
Key Points
Rumen-protected guanidinoacetic acid significantly improved growth performance and nutrient metabolism in Xinjiang Hu sheep, reducing feed-to-gain ratio.
Supplementation with guanidinoacetic acid enhanced serum biochemical profiles, evidenced by increased glucose and albumin levels while reducing triglycerides.
The study involved sixty-three healthy Hu rams divided into groups receiving different diets, assessing their growth and immune response.
Findings highlight the innovative use of RPGAA as a dietary strategy to optimize sheep farming under harsh environmental conditions in northern Xinjiang.