Effects of nonstructural carbohydrate level and starch:sugar ratio on microbial metabolism in continuous culture of rumen contents

Animal Feed Science and Technology

Volumn 128, Issue 3-4, 2006, Pages 307-319

  Hoover, W H ^a   Tucker, C ^b   Harris, J ^b   Sniffen, C J ^c   de Ondarza, M B ^d  

^a WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Westway Feed Products   (United States)

^c Fencrest LLC   (United States)

^d Paradox Nutrition LLC   (United States)

Author keywords

Microbial growth; Nonstructural carbohydrate; Starch; Sugar

Indexed keywords

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 33646533775     PISSN: 03778401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2005.11.011     Document Type: Article

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