Application of Biotechnology to Improve Post-Ingestion Forage Quality in the Rumen

Authors

  • M. Sajjad Department of Zoology, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • S.M.H. Andrabi Animal Sciences Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • S. Akhter Department of Zoology, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • M. Afzal Animal Sciences Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.70.74

Keywords:

Fibrolytic enzymes, fibrous forages, ruminal bacteria

Abstract

Several methods are currently employed to manipulate rumen fermentation to enhance post-ingestion nutritive value of fibrous forages through use of biotechnology including inoculants of native and recombinant rumen microorganisms, natural adaptation and microbial feed enzymes. In this essay, progress and problems related to manipulation of rumen ecosystem through inoculation of natural and genetically modified rumen microorganisms are discussed. Also advancements in exogenous fibrolytic enzymes to improve digestibility of fibrous diets is briefly reviewed.

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Published

15.12.2007

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

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Sajjad M, Andrabi S, Akhter S, Afzal M. Application of Biotechnology to Improve Post-Ingestion Forage Quality in the Rumen . Pak. J. Nutr. [Internet]. 2007 Dec. 15 [cited 2025 Jul. 6];7(1):70–74. Available from: https://pjnonline.org/pjn/article/view/588

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