Analysis of Nutrient Composition, Rumen Degradation Characteristics, and Feeding Value of Chinese Rye Grass, Barley Grass, and Naked Oat Straw

Analysis of Nutrient Composition, Rumen Degradation Characteristics, and Feeding Value of Chinese Rye Grass, Barley Grass, and Naked Oat Straw

The current study was designed to investigate the chemical composition, rumen degradation characteristics, and feeding value of three roughages commonly used in Asia as ruminant feed, including Chinese rye grass (CRG), barley grass (BG), and naked oat straw (NO). Four Holstein Friesian cows equipped...

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Main Authors: Yulin Ma, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Yanfang Liu, Jianxin Xiao, Xu Chen, Shoukun Ji, Zhijun Cao, Shengli Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
Chinese rye grass
barley grass
naked oat straw
rumen degradation rate
feed value
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2486

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