Tributyrin in the Diet of Lambs and Its Impacts on Energy Metabolism and Oxidative Status in the Liver and Intestine, as Well as the Fatty Acid Profile in Meat

This study aimed to determine whether adding tributyrin to the diet of lambs impacts health, energy metabolism, ruminal environment, and meat quality. Twelve lambs were used; the control group received a basal diet, while the tributyrin group received a diet with the additive mixed with concentrate (2 g/day/animal). The blood count was used for Leukocyte and lymphocyte counts, which were significantly higher in tributyrin-fed animals than in controls. The activity of the enzymes adenylate...