In vitro rumen feed degradability assessed with DaisyII and batch culture: effect of sample size

In vitro degradability with DaisyII (D) equipment is commonly performed with 0.5g of feed sample into each filter bag. Literature reported that a reduction of the ratio of sample size to bag surface could facilitate the release of soluble or fine particulate. A reduction of sample size to 0.25 g cou...

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Main Authors: Stefano Schiavon, Lucia Bailoni, Franco Tagliapietra, Mirko Cattani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/817