The influence of feeding frequency on feed intake, nutrient utilization and nitrogen metabolism in growing zebu cattle

Autor:	J. E. Umoh, U. J. Ikhatua, O. W. Ehoche
Rok vydání:	1987
Předmět:	Animal science Nutrient Feed consumption Genetics Hay Animal Science and Zoology Biology Beef cattle Once daily Zebu Agronomy and Crop Science Nitrogen cycle Feed conversion ratio
Zdroj:	The Journal of Agricultural Science. 108:639-642
ISSN:	1469-5146 0021-8596
DOI:	10.1017/s0021859600080060
Popis:	SummaryEighteen bulls were used to investigate the influence of feeding frequency on feed consumption, nutrient utilization and nitrogen metabolism in growing zebu cattle.Results indicated higher feed intake, nutrient utilization and average daily live-weight gains for animals fed two or three times daily compared with those fed once daily. Feed efficiency and feed cost per kg gain as well as nitrogen metabolism also increased as the frequency of feeding increased from once to three times daily.More frequent feeding could evidently be of practical advantage in intensive beef cattle production where zebu cattle are raised on tropical hay diets.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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