Indian Journal of Dairy Science

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2010, VOL. 63, No. 6

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Fibrolytic Enzymes: Role and Potential Application in Ruminant Nutrition
 

S.K.Shelke, S.S.Thakur and Chandrashekhar
MDRI, Karnal


Fibrolytic enzymes supplementation to the ration of cows and buffaloes appears to be a promising technology for improving the fiber utilization and milk production. However, the effectiveness of addition of fibrolytic enzymes depends on several factors such as type of ration, nature and activity of enzymes, level and mode of enzyme supplementation. Most of the research work carried out in developed countries had been on low fiber rations, whereas under tropical ruminant feeding systems, high fiber rations containing agro industrial byproducts and crop residues need to be evaluated for the effectiveness of fibrolytic enzyme supplementation.