Nutritional plans on the intake, digestibility, and performance of dairy heifers of different breed compositions

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of nutritional plans and breed composition on nutrient intake and digestibility, nitrogen balance, and performance of dairy heifers in tropical conditions. Thirty-six heifers - 12 Holstein, 12 Gyr, and 12 Gyrolando F1 (½ Holstein × ½ G...

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Main Authors: Carlos Alberto Alves Oliveira Filho, Fernanda Samarini Machado, Alexandre Lima Ferreira, Thierry Ribeiro Tomich, Rogério Martins Maurício, Mariana Magalhães Campos, Camilla Flávia Portela Gomes da Silva, José Augusto Gomes de Azevêdo, Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Embrapa Informação Tecnológica 2018-02-01
Series:Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-204X2018000200247&tlng=en