The effect of Acacia angustissima on rumen fermentation was evaluated. Acacia angustissima was fed to two groups of cannulated Ethiopian highland sheeOne group (three animals) was directly supplemented with 300 g per head day-1 of sun-dried A. angustissima. These animals died after 9 and 21 days ...
Odenyo, A.A.
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Osuji, P.O.
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Karanfil, O.
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Adinew, K.
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[Microbiological evaluation of Acacia angustissima as a protein supplement for sheep]
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Microbiological evaluation of Acacia angustissima as a protein supplement for sheep
In most tropical countries poor nutrition limits ruminant productivity. The main feed resources include native pasture and crop residues, which are low in nitrogen (6.2-10.6 g/kg DM) and high in fibre (676-772 g/kg DM). Nutritional deficiencies of these feeds can be alleviated by supplementation ...
Odenyo, A.A.
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Osuji, P.O.
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Reed, J.D.
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Smith, A.H.
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Mackie, R.I.
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McSweeney, C.S.
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Hanson, Jean
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[Acacia angustissima: Its anti-nutrients constituents, toxicity and possible mechanisms to alleviate the toxicity - a short review]
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Acacia angustissima: Its anti-nutrients constituents, toxicity and possible mechanisms to alleviate the toxicity - a short review
Acacia angustissima has potential as a fodder tree, but was toxic to sheep when fed without adaptation at levels higher than 50 g per day in previous studies. In the present study it was determined that rats are sensitive to anti-nutritional factor(s) of A. angustissima and can therefore be used ...
Smith, A.H.
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Odenyo, A.A.
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Osuji, P.O.
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Wallig, M.A.
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Kandil, F.E.
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Seigler, D.S.
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Mackie, R.I.
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[Evaluation of toxicity of Acacia angustissima in a rat bioassay]
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Evaluation of toxicity of Acacia angustissima in a rat bioassay