Rumen Degradability of Barley, Oats, Sorghum, Triticale, and Wheat In Situ and the Effect of Pelleting

Feeding cereal grain to cattle is common practice for optimal beef and milk production. High concentrations of starch and other soluble carbohydrates may cause acidosis. Information on the effect of processing on starch and protein degradability in the rumen are scarce. This study was to determine t...

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Main Authors: Liyi Pan, Kim H. Huang, Todd Middlebrook, Dagong Zhang, Wayne L. Bryden, Xiuhua Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/7/647