The effect of physical form of orchardgrass hay on the passage of particulate matter through the rumen of sheep

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 78, Issue 5, 2000, Pages 1338-1354

  Bernard, L ^a   Chaise, J P ^a   Baumont, R ^a   Poncet, C ^a  

^a UMR1213 HERBIVORES   (France)

Author keywords

Markers; Particle size; Physical properties; Rates; Rumen; Sheep

Indexed keywords

DACTYLIS; OVIS ARIES;

ANIMAL; ANIMAL FOOD; ARTICLE; DIGESTION; DRINKING; DUODENUM; FEEDING BEHAVIOR; MALE; METABOLISM; PHYSIOLOGY; POACEAE; RUMINANT STOMACH; SHEEP; TIME;

ANIMAL FEED; ANIMALS; DIGESTION; DRINKING; DUODENUM; FEEDING BEHAVIOR; MALE; POACEAE; RUMEN; SHEEP; TIME FACTORS;

EID: 0034184888     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2000.7851338x     Document Type: Article

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