The forage quality of shrub legume species planted in acid soils of the llanos and forest margins of Colombia was evaluated by the Tropical Forages Program (TFP) of CIAT. Results showed differences in quality among and within species. Species free of tannins such as Cratylia argentea and Desmodiu...
Lascano, Carlos E.
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Maass, Brigitte L.
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Keller-Grein, Gerhard
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[Forage quality of shrub legumes evaluated in acid soils]
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Forage quality of shrub legumes evaluated in acid soils
Lascano, Carlos E.
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[Conceptos sobre la regulación del consumo de forrajes en rumiantes]
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Conceptos sobre la regulación del consumo de forrajes en rumiantes
This article summarizes the information obtained in several trials on the nutritive quality, intake, and acceptability of Cratylia argentea.In addition, results are presented of the use of this legume as a supplement for sheep fed low-quality forage and for dairy cows grazing during the dry and r...
En este artículo se resume la información disponible de algunos ensayos sobre calidad nutritiva, consumo y aceptabilidad de Cratytia argentea. Además, se presentan resultados sobre la utilización de esta leguminosa como suplemento a ovinos alimentados con forrajes de baja calidad y a vacas de lec...