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Chapter 1 - Feed supplements for dairy cattle: C. Jamie Newbold, Aberystwyth University, UK; 1 Introduction 2 Dietary buffers to control rumen acidity 3 Antibiotics for improved production 4 Fat supplementation 5 Immunological control of the rumen microbial population 6 Plant extracts to manipulate rumen fermentation, boost production and decrease emissions 7 Direct-fed microbials, probiotics and exogenous fibrolytic enzymes 8 Other supplements to control GHG emissions 9 Conclusion 10 Where to look for further information 11 References Chapter 2 - The use of probiotics as supplements for ruminants: Frédérique Chaucheyras-Durand and Lysiane Dunière, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UMR 454 MEDIS, France; 1 Introduction 2 Critical periods in the ruminant lifecycle as targets for probiotics 3 Definitions, delivery mechanisms and regulation 4 Benefits and modes of action of probiotics: young ruminants 5 Benefits and modes of action of probiotics: feed efficiency in adult ruminants 6 Benefits and modes of action of probiotics: methane production 7 Benefits and modes of action of probiotics: pathogen control 8 Benefits and modes of action of probiotics: effects on the immune system 9 Conclusions and future trends 10 Acknowledgments 11 Where to look for further information section 12 References Chapter 3 - Plant secondary compounds: beneficial roles in sustainable ruminant nutrition and productivity: David R. Yáñez-Ruiz and Alejandro Belanche, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, CSIC, Spain; 1 Introduction 2 Essential oils (EO) 3 Tannins 4 Saponins 5 Future trends and conclusion 6 References Chapter 4 - Seaweed as a potential protein supplement in animal feeds: Sung Woo Kim, North Carolina State University, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Novel protein sources for animal feeds 3 Seaweed production for foods and feeds 4 Nutrient composition of seaweeds 5 Seaweeds as protein supplements in feeds 6 Conclusion 7 Where to look for further information 8 References Chapter 5 - Nutritional and anti-methanogenic potentials of macroalgae for ruminants: Deepak Pandey, Nord University, Norway; Morteza Mansouryar, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Margarita Novoa-Garrido, Geir Næss and Viswanath Kiron, Nord University, Norway; Hanne Helene Hansen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Mette Olaf Nielsen, Aarhus University, Denmark; and Prabhat Khanal, Nord University, Norway; 1 Introduction 2 Nutritional value of macroalgae 3 Digestibility of macroalgae as a feed or feed ingredients 4 Anti-methanogenic properties of macroalgae 5 Processing and seasonal effects on anti-methanogenic properties of macroalgae 6 Future perspectives 7 Conclusion 8 Where to look for further information 9 Funding 10 References