Ingestive behaviour of steers grazing Brachiaria brizantha cultivar Marandu and in feedlot in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-019-01912-3
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the ingestive behaviour of steers grazing Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu and in feedlot regimen in Brazil. Fifty crossbred steers, with an average weight of 275 ± 8.18 kg, were distributed… read more here.
Keywords: grazing brachiaria; behaviour steers; feedlot; ingestive behaviour ... See more keywords
Small differences in biohydrogenation resulted from the similar retention times of fluid in the rumen of cattle grazing wet season C3 and C4 forage species
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.05.010
Abstract: The effects of forage type and season on retention time (RT) and the fatty acid (FA) profile of the rumen fluid (RF) of steers grazing a range of grasses and a legume/grass mix were evaluated.… read more here.
Keywords: grass; forage species; steers grazing; wet season ... See more keywords
Effect of sward height on short-term intake by steers grazing winter oat pastures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2019.04.018
Abstract: Abstract Sward structure and animal grazing behaviour are key variables in determining herbage intake. The present study was carried out with the objective of evaluating the effect of different sward heights (SH) on the short-term… read more here.
Keywords: term intake; grazing winter; sward; steers grazing ... See more keywords