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Spent Mushroom Substrate Boosted Cattle Growth and Cut Feed Costs

Spent Mushroom Substrate Boosted Cattle Growth and Cut Feed Costs

Shiitake, Oyster mushroom

What they found

Using spent mushroom substrate as partial forage raised cattle growth 8–12% and cut feed costs 30–50%.

Using spent mushroom substrate as partial forage raised cattle growth 8–12% and cut feed costs 30–50%.

The number

increased cattle growth rates by about 8–12%

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus spp.

Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus spp.

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GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Spent mushroom substrate from cultivated mushrooms (Lentinula edodes and Pleurotus spp.) increased cattle growth rates by about 8–12% while cutting feed costs by 30–50% when used as a partial forage replacement. The fiber, residual proteins, and fungal enzymes improved rumen digestion and nutrient uptake compared with straw-based diets. This turns mushroom farm waste into a low-cost, climate-smart feed that boosts animal performance while reducing agricultural waste.

Spent mushroom substrate from cultivated mushrooms (Lentinula edodes and Pleurotus spp.) increased cattle growth rates by about 8–12% while cutting feed costs by 30–50% when used as a partial forage replacement. The fiber, residual proteins, and fungal enzymes improved rumen digestion and nutrient uptake compared with straw-based diets. This turns mushroom farm waste into a low-cost, climate-smart feed that boosts animal performance while reducing agricultural waste.

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