The influence of supplemental feed protein concentration on growth and carcass characteristics of Short Horn Zebu bulls grazing natural pastures

The influence of supplemental feed protein concentration on growth and carcass characteristics of Short Horn Zebu bulls grazing natural pastures

In Uganda, beef production is mainly based on local cattle breeds like the Short Horn Zebu (SHZ) which graze unimproved natural pastures. Sole grazing on natural pastures cannot meet the annual nutrient requirements of SHZ due to seasonal variability in quantity and quality of the pastures resulting...

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Main Authors: Ziwena Nantongo, Muhammad Kiggundu, Jon Moorby, Abasi Kigozi, Hussein K. Walusimbi, Swidiq Mugerwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific African
Subjects:
Beef production
Carcass quality
Extensive grazing
Supplementation
Zebu cattle
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001605

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