Feeding tropical dairy cattle with local protein and energy sources for sustainable production

Feeding tropical dairy cattle with local protein and energy sources for sustainable production

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of high protein feed (Hipro-feed) formulated with carbohydrate source in concentrate mixture on feed intake, rumen fermentation, and milk performance of lactating cows fed Ruzi grass. Sixty cross-bred dairy cows (75% Holstein–Friesian and 25% Thai...

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Main Authors: Metha Wanapat, Suban Foiklang, Surat Sukjai, Perm Tamkhonburi, Nirawan Gunun, Pongsatorn Gunun, Kampanat Phesatcha, Thitima Norrapoke, Sungchhang Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
Subjects:
High protein feed
carbohydrate source
rumen fermentation
milk production
dairy cow
smallholder dairy farms
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2017.1288627

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2017.1288627

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