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1977
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As to the utilization of plant matter not suited for direct consumption by man, ruminants are of outstanding importance. This fact is related with the function of their specific stomach system. The paper discusses the microbial protein synthesis from NPN compounds. When 50 per cent of digestible crude protein required by fattening cattle were replaced, daily live weight gains of 997 g were reached; beef quality was not affected. Similarly favourable results were obtained with dairy cows when replacing by NPN compounds 50 to 100 per cent of extracted meals. Further on, the problem of crude-fibre digestion in connection with the possibility of utilizing grass stands and straw for milk and beef production is discussed.
Citation
Sommer, Alexander, "Influence of Feeding on Health and Productivity of Ruminants" (1977). IGC Proceedings (1977-2023). 1.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1977/plenary/1)
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Influence of Feeding on Health and Productivity of Ruminants
As to the utilization of plant matter not suited for direct consumption by man, ruminants are of outstanding importance. This fact is related with the function of their specific stomach system. The paper discusses the microbial protein synthesis from NPN compounds. When 50 per cent of digestible crude protein required by fattening cattle were replaced, daily live weight gains of 997 g were reached; beef quality was not affected. Similarly favourable results were obtained with dairy cows when replacing by NPN compounds 50 to 100 per cent of extracted meals. Further on, the problem of crude-fibre digestion in connection with the possibility of utilizing grass stands and straw for milk and beef production is discussed.
