Use of Fecal Indices as a Non-Invasive Tool for Nutritional Evaluation in Extensive-Grazing Sheep
The aim of the present study was to assess the reliability of fecal indices as predictors of nutrient intake in sheep under extensive grazing conditions. Fecal concentrations of 2,6-diaminopimelic acid (DAPAf), nitrogen (FN) and phosphorous (FP) were determined in four sheep kept in an extensive gra...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-12-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/1/46 |