Protein supplementation for sheep fed with tropical forage
The effects of increasing levels of protein supplementation (50, 100, 150 and 200 animal per day) and mineral salt on feed intake, nutrient digestibility and ingestive behavior of sheep consuming tropical forage (Pennisetum purpureum Schum) were evaluated. Five non-castrated crossbred lambs (½ Sant...
Main Authors: | D. M. G. Carvalho, J. J. Silva, M. J. Santos, C. S. Teixeira, E. P. Brito, N. P. Fragata |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Instituto de Zootecnia
2020-07-01
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Series: | Boletim de Indústria Animal |
Online Access: | http://ojs.iz.sp.gov.br/index.php/bia/article/view/1334 |
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