Methane yield from dry and lactating cows diets in the Po Plain (Italy) using an in vitro gas production technique

The aim of the study was to measure total gas and methane (CH4) production from 30 total mixed rations (TMRs) fed to dry and lactating cows in 20 commercial dairies in the Po Plain (Italy). Samples were analysed for chemical composition, <em>in situ</em> 48 h fibre digestibility (NDFD) a...

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Main Authors: Gianni Matteo Crovetto, Paola Amodeo, Stefania Colombini, Luca Malagutti, Mario Pirondini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/2605