A method for estimating dry forage intake by sheep using polyethylene glycol as a faecal marker measured with NIRS

In experiments based on ruminants’ individual dry matter intake (DMI) assessment, several external markers can be used to estimate faecal output when total faeces collection is not possible. However, preparation of the markers to be administered and analytical procedures used for marker content dete...

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Main Authors: P. Hassoun, G. Viudes, P. Autran, D. Bastianelli, F. Bocquier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731113000323