Rumen ciliate protozoa in cattle fed elephant-grass and two concentrate levels Protozoários ciliados no rúmen de bovinos alimentados com dietas de capim-elefante e com dois níveis de concentrado
The influence of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and two levels of concentrate (20 and 40%) on rumen ciliate protozoa were evaluated in seven lactating Holstein-Zebu crossbred and rumen fistulated cows. The animals were provided with three diets: only elephant grass (D1) and forage plus 20 and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal da Bahia
2008-04-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Saúde e Produção Animal |
Online Access: | http://revistas.ufba.br/index.php/rbspa/article/view/874 |