Effects of water restriction on feed intake, digestion, and energy utilization by mature female St. Croix sheep
Eleven St. Croix ewes (46.9 ± 1.59 kg BW and 3.6 ± 0.67 yr age) were used in a crossover design to evaluate effects of restricted drinking water availability on intake of a 50% concentrate diet, digestion, and energy utilization. After 2 wk to determine ad libitum water consumption, there were two 4...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Veterinary and Animal Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X20300454 |