Starch in ruminant diets: a review

Summary Background: starch is an important energy source for ruminants nutrition. This carbohydrate is often used to improve rumen fermentation, optimizing digestion of structural carbohydrates and increasing protein flow to the small intestine. Microbial and digestive enzymes are involved in star...

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Main Authors: Luis M Gómez, Sandra L Posada, Martha Olivera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia
Series:Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0120-06902016000200077&lng=en&tlng=en