Chinese herbal medicine additives offer a wide range of benefits to livestock, not only by providing essential nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements that improve feed utilization and promote growth, but also by containing bioactive compounds like polysaccharides, organic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids. These natural substances help strengthen the immune system, prevent diseases, and support overall health in animals.
Herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Radix Rehmanniae, Polygonum multiflorum, Dioscorea opposita, Citrus reticulata, Paeonia lactiflora, Amorphophallus konjac, Tetrapanax papyriferus, Leonurus japonicus, and Schisandra chinensis are commonly used in combination. When added at a rate of 180 grams per day to the concentrate feed for cows, these herbs can significantly enhance milk production and increase the fat content of the milk.
In a study conducted by Fan Zhenhua et al. (2001), 20 cows with similar body weight, parity, calving days, and milk yield were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group received a diet supplemented with Chinese herbal medicine additives, while the control group did not. After 60 days, the experimental group showed an average daily milk production increase of 4.3 kg compared to the control group, along with a 0.17 percentage point rise in milk fat content. The results demonstrated a significant positive impact on dairy performance.
In addition to herbal supplements, enzyme preparations also play a crucial role in improving feed efficiency. These enzymes break down plant cell walls, reduce anti-nutritional factors, and release nutrients more effectively, particularly crude fiber. Liu Yunbo et al. (2002) found that adding 0.2% of a compound enzyme preparation to the diet of dairy cows led to a 13.72% increase in milk yield and a 3.28% improvement in milk fat percentage. This further highlights the value of using enzyme-based feed additives in modern dairy farming.
By integrating both herbal and enzymatic feed additives, farmers can optimize animal health, improve productivity, and achieve better economic returns. These natural and scientifically supported methods are gaining popularity in sustainable agriculture practices worldwide.
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Whey protein then undergoes another process to make one of three main types:
1. Concentrate: Products with whey protein concentrate vary widely in their protein, lactose and fat content. Whey protein concentrate is in many protein drinks, bars and nutritional products. It’s also used in infant formula.
2. Isolate: This type is consistently high in protein and low in fat or lactose. You may see it listed on the labels of protein supplements, such as bars and drinks. Whey protein isolate may be a suitable choice for people who are lactose intolerant — but don’t try any of these if you have a milk allergy.
3. Hydrolysate: Also known as hydrolyzed whey protein, whey hydrolysate is the easiest to digest. It’s gentle on digestion because its long protein chains, called peptides, are pre-broken down into shorter ones. Specialized infant formulas often use hydrolyzed whey protein. You may also see it in medical supplements for nutritional deficiencies.
Whey protein may be useful for:
· Muscle building: Muscles love protein, especially complete proteins like whey. “Whey protein contains branched-chain amino acids, a specific type of amino acid that helps with muscle building,” Smith says.
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