Feeding alfalfa silage inoculated with feruloyl esterase-producing Limosilactobacillus reuteri to lactating dairy goats is associated with better hepatic antioxidant capacity

Feruloyl esterase produced by certain microorganisms can help breakdown plant fiber. We investigated effects of inoculating feruloyl esterase-producing lactic acid bacteria (FLAB) in alfalfa silage on production performance and blood and liver markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in lactating dairy goats. Alfalfa was ensiled for 1 mo without additive (control, CON), with Limosilactobacillus reuteri YM13 without feruloyl esterase activity (YM13), or with a feruloyl esterase-producing L. r