The effects of different dietary fibre levels on methane production and growth performance of Bonsmara and Nguni steers
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of different dietary fibre levels on methane production and growth performance of Bonsmara and Nguni steers. Nine Bonsmara and nine Nguni male weaners aged 8 – 9 months were used for the study. On arrival, animals were fed Eragrostis curvula hay on a...
Main Author: | Jiyana, Sanele Thabani |
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Other Authors: | Mbatha, Khanyisile R. |
Format: | Others |
Language: | en |
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2019
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26190 |
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