Research Progress on the Application of Fermented Plant By-products in Cattle and Sheep Production
In recent years,with the rapid development of China's cattle and sheep breeding industry,the shortage of feed resources and the competition between humans and animals for food have become increasingly prominent.To alleviate this competition and feed resource shortage,plant by-products have received widespread attention.Plant by-products are rich in nutrients such as protein,carbohydrates,and fats,making them an important feed resource for the livestock industry.Fermented plant by-products used as ruminant feed can reduce feeding costs,lower methane emissions,and improve ruminant growth performance,immune system,milk production,gut health,and the quality of beef and mutton,thus having broad application prospects in cattle and sheep production.This article summarizes the functions of fermented plant by-products and the research progress on their application in cattle and sheep production,aiming to provide a reference for the further promotion and application of fermented plant by-products in cattle and sheep production.