Seasonal Variations in Voluntary Intake and ApparentDigestibility of Forages by Goats in the Chinese Altai Mountains

Seasonal Variations in Voluntary Intake and ApparentDigestibility of Forages by Goats in the Chinese Altai Mountains

Forage availability and quality directly impact animal performance, ultimately affecting productivity and health. This study aimed to understand the interaction between qualitative and quantitative vegetation availability and feed intake of goats on alpine pastures in the Chinese Altai Mountains. Th...

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Main Authors: Alimu Shabier, Greta Jordan, Andreas Buerkert, Ximing Zhang, Eva Schlecht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
alpine pastures
feed intake
forage variability
goats
grazing itineraries
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/13/1652

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