An appraisal of nitrogen and mineral content of forages selected by small ruminants in the humid zone of Nigeria

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byInternational Livestock Centre for Africa

Abstract

Presents a comparative analysis of the nitrogen and mineral content of grasses, herbs, shrubs & trees selected by grazing animals during the late dry, early wet, late wet & early dry seasons in south western Nigeria, identifying mineral imbalances in the diets that might be contributing factors to the observed low productivity of sheep & goats; also examines the influence of geographic zone on mineral composition of forages.

Authors

  • Carew, B.A.R.

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