Ruminant nutrition research in South Africa during the decade 1985/1995
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Meissner, H.H. (Heinz)
Van Niekerk, Willem A.
Paulsmeier, D.V.
Henning, P.H.
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South African Society for Animal Science
Abstract
Research on ruminant nutrition in South Africa is reviewed for the decade1 985/1995. The review covers the following topics: feed requirements and forage preferences in relation to carrying capacity, intake measurement and control/prediction. Pasture utilization, protein digestion and metabolism, supplementation with carbohydrate, protein and fat, mineral nutrition, feed additives and treatments to improve nutritive value. Pointers to future endeavours also are discussed.
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Ruminant nutrition, South Africa (SA)
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Meissner, H.H., Van Niekerk, W.A., Paulsmeier, D.V. et al. 1995, 'Ruminant nutrition research in South Africa during the decade 1985/1995', South African Journal of Animal Science, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 118-131.