Contribution of woody plants to horses’ diets in Mediterranean rangelands

Contribution of woody plants to horses’ diets in Mediterranean rangelands

In Mediterranean countries, shrubby and woody areas provide herds with cheap fodder. However, some horse farmers are reluctant to use woody rangelands, which they associate with low-quality feed. In this article, we explore some aspects of the feeding behavior of horses on Mediterranean shrubby and...

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Main Authors: Estelle Mikicic, Magali Jouven, Laura Etienne, Sombénéwendé Rasmata Zoungrana, Denis Bastianelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2023-03-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
Subjects:
Horses
pasture feeding
animal behaviour
rangelands
nutritive value
Mediterranean zone
Online Access:https://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/36956

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