Rumen fermentation and methane production in the African Buffalo <i>Syncerus Caffer</i> (Sparrman, 1779) in the Kruger National Park
Fermentation experiments were performed on 36 buffaloes Syncems coffer. Body mass varied from 135-580 kg with an average for adults of 500 kg. Net mass of the reticulo-rumen content varied from 14-134 kg with a DM of 14,5. Fermentation rate was found to be 167,08 @ 13,53 fJimo\ gas^TpD/gDM/ hour and...
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1980-12-01
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| Series: | Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
| Online Access: | https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/635 |