Effect of propolis product on digestibility and ruminal parameters in buffaloes consuming a forage-based diet

This study evaluated the Propolis product (LLOS) effects on feed intake, dry matter (DM) and nutrients total digestibility, rumen characteristics and microbial efficiency in buffaloes fed a roughage based diet (70% Cynodon spp hay and 30% concentrate). Using a 4¥4 latin square design, four crossbred...

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Main Authors: Eduardo M. da Paula, Rafael B. Samensari, Fabiano L. Simioni, Maribel V. Valero, Lucimar P.P. de Moura, Selma L. Franco, Lucia M. Zeoula, João Batista G. Costa Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-10-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/2649