Feeding sorghum stover to Ethiopian sheep and cattle: Effect of chopping and amount offered on intake and selection

Presents results of a study conducted to determine the intake and selectivity of sheep and cattle offered sorghum stover in varying quantities and form (either chopped or unchopped). Includes data on live-weight gain, stover offered, stover intake, sheath intake, stem intake and stover refusal of chopped and unchopped straw.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Osafo, E.L.K., Owen, E., Said, A.N., Gill, E.M., McAllan, A.B.
Format: Conference Paper biblioteca
Language:English
Published: British Society of Animal Production 1993
Subjects:sheep, cattle, animal feeding, sorghum, straw, comminution, feed intake, feed preferences, rams, bulls,
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50549
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Summary:Presents results of a study conducted to determine the intake and selectivity of sheep and cattle offered sorghum stover in varying quantities and form (either chopped or unchopped). Includes data on live-weight gain, stover offered, stover intake, sheath intake, stem intake and stover refusal of chopped and unchopped straw.