An evaluation of n-alkanes as markers to estimate dry matter intake, diet selection and solid digesta passage rates in ruminants
Study 1 (exp 1, 2, and 3) assessed the use of alkanes for estimating diet composition and intake in lambs. In exp 1, 36 lambs at 30% and 45% of projected mature sizes were used in a factorial design with 2 breeds (Suffolk and Scottish Blackface), two sexes (male and female) and three feed treatments...
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University of Edinburgh
2001
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.657187 |