INFLUENCE DU MODE DE PRÉSENTATION D'UN ALIMENT COMPLET SUR LA VITESSE DU TRANSIT DIGESTIF ET LA DIGESTIBILITÉ CHEZ LE PONEY

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Abstract
A complete mixed feed was subjected to different treatments, either grinding, pelleting or popping, and offered to 5 ponies placed in metabolism crates to study the effects of mechanical or moist-heat treatments feed transit rat and digestibility. The average digestive transit rates were not significantly affected by the physical form of the feed. The digestibilities of dry matter and organic matter, especially that of the N-free extract without starch, were improved by pelleting and especially by popping, while the apparent crude protein digestibility was slightly reduced. These treatments did not affect the blood glucose level.

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