α-Ketoglutarate enhances milk protein yield in dairy cows accompanied by increased rumen microbial protein synthesis and improved dietary crude protein digestibility.
Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG), a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, has been demonstrated to exert multiple physiological benefits, including promoting growth, enhancing nitrogen utilization, improving immunity, and optimizing intestinal health in monogastric livestock and aquatic animals. However, studies i...