Physiological Effects of Ergot Alkaloid and Indole-Diterpene Consumption on Sheep under Hot and Thermoneutral Ambient Temperature Conditions
A controlled feeding study was undertaken to determine the physiological and production effects of consuming perennial ryegrass alkaloids (fed via seed) under extreme heat in sheep. Twenty-four Merino ewe weaners (6 months; initial BW 30.8 ± 1.0 kg) were selected and the treatment period lasted 21 d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/6/37 |