Characterization of edible biomass of Atriplex halimus L. and its effect on feed and water intakes, and on blood mineral profile in non-pregnant Manchega-breed sheep

Small Ruminant Research

Volumn 91, Issue 2-3, 2010, Pages 208-214

  Otal, Julio ^a   Orengo, Juan ^a   Quiles, Alberto ^a   Hevia, María Luisa ^a   Fuentes, Francisco ^a  

^a Campus de Espinardo   (Spain)

Author keywords

Atriplex halimus; Dry matter intake; Forage quality; Minerals; Saltbush; Water intake

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; ATRIPLEX; ATRIPLEX HALIMUS; OVIS ARIES; SARCOBATUS VERMICULATUS;

EID: 77953138790     PISSN: 09214488     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2010.03.016     Document Type: Article

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