September 10, 2025Frontiers in Animal ScienceOpen Access

Effects of silage from different maize varieties on growth traits, meat quality, slaughter performance, apparent digestibility of nutrients, and rumen microbiota in Hu sheep

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Observational analysis shows improved growth performance and digestibility in Hu sheep with DengHai 605 silage, suggesting benefits for meat quality.

The DengHai 605 silage improved growth performance in Hu sheep, leading to higher weight gains.
Significant differences were observed in feed-to-weight ratios among maize varieties, with DengHai 605 being more efficient.
The experimental period lasted 80 days, with noteworthy effects on meat quality measured by shear force and cooking loss.
These results indicate DengHai 605 silage could enhance Hu sheep diets and profitability for farmers.

Yan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis shows improved growth performance and digestibility in Hu sheep with DengHai 605 silage, suggesting benefits for meat quality.