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The role of feed additives in ruminant nutrition

The role of feed additives in ruminant nutrition and management systems: past, present and future

Published: August 14, 2012
Summary
Rumen microbiology The rumen is the first stomach of cattle, sheep and goats. All digestion in this organ is carried out by a microbial population which consists of ciliate protozoa, anaerobic bacteria and anaerobic fungi. The bacteria are genetically very diverse, deriving from many different origins, whereas the protozoa are monophyletic, thought to have evolved from a symbiotic protozoan wh...
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Authors:
John Wallace
University of Aberdeen, UK
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Rasheed D
17 de octubre de 2012
I am Engineer Rasheed from Jordan Thank you to this topic I hope to work study on some plants in South Jordan, where the importance of improving the efficiency of rumen digestion, especially in the arid and semi-arid regions.
Munene Nderi
18 de octubre de 2012
7/10/2012 Thank you prof. This demonstrates that there is a lot of potential in plants to improve rumen digestion. Dr.Munene Nderi Chuka university college Chuka-Kenya
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