Meissner, H.H. (Heinz)Van Niekerk, Willem A.Paulsmeier, D.V.Henning, P.H.2020-09-012020-09-011995Meissner, 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. 118-131.0375-1589 (print)2221-4062 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76019Research 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.en© South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS)Ruminant nutritionSouth Africa (SA)Article