Combination of legume-based herbage and total mixed ration (TMR) maintains intake and nutrient utilization of TMR and improves nitrogen utilization of herbage in heifers

Combination of legume-based herbage and total mixed ration (TMR) maintains intake and nutrient utilization of TMR and improves nitrogen utilization of herbage in heifers

Diets combining herbage and total mixed rations (TMR) are increasingly used in temperate regions for feeding ruminants, but little information is available regarding the effects on nutrient intake and digestion of this feeding management in beef cattle. The aim of this study was to determine the eff...

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Main Authors: A. Santana, C. Cajarville, A. Mendoza, J.L. Repetto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
partial mixed ration
mixed diets
pasture
feeding system
microbial protein synthesis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731116001956

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