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Sudan Journal of Agricultural Research
The degradation of common Libyan feeds in the rumen of sheep
Mohamed Elamin Elimam1, Mahmoud Mohamed EI Bergatti2 and Mohamed Ardawa Farkash2
Abstract:
Artificial fibre bags were used to determine the degradation characteristics
of common Libyan feeds in the rumen of Barbary rams. The crude protein in
different hays and grasses was lower than values reported in the literature
and higher than in straws. The rumen degradation characteristics of
concentrates were relatively higher than roughages. The results provided
information for the application of new concepts of protein nutrition in
ruminants and suggested using different methods to improve the nutritive
value of roughages or feeding them at higher feeding levels to allow the
animals to select the better parts.
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Sudan Journal of Agricultural Research Vol.2(1999) PP. 81-83
