Effects of Zinc Sulfate or Propylene Glycol on Intake, Digestibility, and Forage Selection by Grazing Sheep in a Semi-Arid Region During the Rainy Season

Effects of Zinc Sulfate or Propylene Glycol on Intake, Digestibility, and Forage Selection by Grazing Sheep in a Semi-Arid Region During the Rainy Season

The objective of this study was to determine intake, nutrient availability, and animal selection of major forage species in sheep supplemented with zinc sulfate or propylene glycol in <i>Caatinga</i>-native pastures during the rainy season. Twenty-four mixed Santa In&#234;s sheep, al...

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Main Authors: Hélio Costa, Eloisa Saliba, Diego Galvani, Marco Bomfim, Ângela Maria Lana, Ana Luiza Borges, Aline Landim, Antonio Faciola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>caatinga</i>
native pasture
forage quality
ruminal extrusa sample
selectivity
tannins
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/11/867

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