The influence of supplemental feed protein concentration on growth and carcass characteristics of Short Horn Zebu bulls grazing natural pastures
In Uganda, beef production is mainly based on local cattle breeds like the Short Horn Zebu (SHZ) which graze unimproved natural pastures. Sole grazing on natural pastures cannot meet the annual nutrient requirements of SHZ due to seasonal variability in quantity and quality of the pastures resulting...
Main Authors: | Ziwena Nantongo, Muhammad Kiggundu, Jon Moorby, Abasi Kigozi, Hussein K. Walusimbi, Swidiq Mugerwa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-09-01
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Series: | Scientific African |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001605 |
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