The effect of high broiler litter diets as survival ration on the health of sheep

The use of broiler litter as an emergency feed during droughts and other periods of feed shortages was evaluated in terms of its effect on the health of sheep. Pure broiler litter (i.e. excreta plus wood shavings), and litter mixed with 7.5 or 15 % molasses were fed for 83 days to 2-year-old wethers...

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Main Authors: D.T. Mavimbela, J.B.J. Van Ryssen, R. Last
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1997-07-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/892