SEASONAL VARIATION OF IN VITRO DIGESTIBILITY IN THE KUDU, Tragelaphus strepsiceros
- 1 December 1984
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Animal Science
- Vol. 64 (5) , 208-209
- https://doi.org/10.4141/cjas84-227
Abstract
The seasonal variation and character of kudu rumen fluid inoculum was investigated. Three substrates used in in vitro fermentations yielded high cellulose digestibilities during the dry winter months. Organic matter digestibilities followed similar trends but did not reflect total rumen fermentative ability. Minimal hemicellulose digestion was observed. Key words: In vitro digestibility, cellulose, kuduKeywords
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