The effect of age of regrowth on content and release of manganese, iron, zinc and copper from four tropical forages incubated in sacco in rumen of sheep

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Abstract

Investigates the changes due to age of regrowth on mineral content of four tropical forages and release of these minerals in sacco in the rumen of sheep.

Citation

Animal Feed Science and Technology;20(2): 171-176

Authors

  • Kabaija, E.
  • Smith, O.B.

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