RUMINAL DIGESTION OF ALFALFA STRAINS SELECTED FOR SLOW AND FAST INITIAL RATES OF DIGESTION
1985 ◽
Vol 65
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pp. 157-161
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A feeding trial, using six fistulated sheep, was conducted to evaluate two strains of alfalfa that were selected for slow and fast initial rates of digestion (IRD). To determine how these strains affect rumen metabolism, samples of rumen fluid were collected before feeding, as well as 2 h and 4 h after feeding. Concentrations of soluble protein, soluble carbohydrates, chlorophyll, volatile fatty acids and hydrogen ions were significantly lower in rumen fluid from sheep fed slow-IRD alfalfa compared to sheep fed fast-IRD alfalfa. These results show that the bloat-causing potential of alfalfa might be reduced through further breeding for slow-IRD strains. Key words: Bloat, legumes, Medicago sativa L., nylon bag, chlorophyll, pH
1982 ◽
Vol 99
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pp. 215-224
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1976 ◽
Vol 56
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pp. 227-232
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1964 ◽
Vol 15
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pp. 274-282
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1929 ◽
Vol 19
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pp. 649-655
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2011 ◽
Vol 79
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pp. 16-25
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1980 ◽
Vol 94
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pp. 219-227
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