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The effect of fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum) supplementation on the performance and milk yield characteristics of dairy goats
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart, Çanakkale, (Türkiye) Turkey
Türker Savaş
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart, Çanakkale, (Türkiye) Turkey
Yonca Karagül Yüceer
Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University
of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart, Çanakkale, (Türkiye) Turkey
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Short summary
This study aimed to determine the effect of fenugreek seed supplementation on milk yield and milk quality characteristics in dairy goats. The goats' milk yield was not affected by fenugreek seed supplementation, whereas an increased milk fat content and decreased serum cholesterol and triglyceride level were observed. Fenugreek seed supplementation increased the oleic acid, elaidic acid, and arachidonic acid concentrations and changed the volatile compounds found in milk.
This study aimed to determine the effect of fenugreek seed supplementation on milk yield and...