Metabolic Profile of Steers Subjected to Normal Feeding, Fasting, and Re-Feeding Conditions

The effects of feeding, fasting, and re-feeding on the metabolic and ruminal profiles of growing cattle were studied. Blood and urine samples were obtained from 12 crossbred steers weighing approximately 300 kg during the following periods: 11 h of normal feeding (postprandial period), 48 consecutiv...

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Main Authors: Enrico Lippi Ortolani, Celson Akio Maruta, Raimundo Alves Barrêto Júnior, Clara Satsuki Mori, Alexandre Coutinho Antonelli, Maria Claudia Araripe Sucupira, Antonio Humberto Hamad Minervino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/7/3/95