Effect of carbohydrate source on productive performance, ruminal and systemic health of grazing cows

Background: The nutritional limitations of Cenchrus clandestinus –i.e., high protein and low energy concentrations- make it necessary to supplement cows with non-fibrous carbohydrate (NFC) sources to improve productive performance. Nevertheless, such supplementation can lead to ruminal acidosis. Obj...

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Main Authors: Luis M. Gómez-Osorio, Sandra L. Posada-Ochoa, Ricardo Rosero-Noguera, Martha E. Olivera-Angel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2020-04-01
Series:Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias
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Online Access:https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/rccp/article/view/341782