Effect of buffers and alfalfa hay on ruminal and systemic parameters of sheep fed high-concentrate diets
1985
Ha, J.K. (Seoul National Univ., Suwon (Korea R.)) | Embry, L.B. (South Dakota State Univ. (USA))
Lambs weighing an average of 35 kg were housed in metabolism cages to study the effects of bentonite, limestone and NaHCO3 at 2% levels and alfalfa hay at a 10% level added to all-concentrate lamb diets. Ruminal and systemic parameters were measured during the onset of acidosis. The effects of these buffering materials (alfalfa omitted) on ration digestibility and mineral retention in addition to the ruminal and systemic parameters were investigated under the same conditions following a 20-day adaptation period
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