Explore
Communities in English
Advertise on Engormix

Guidelines for the metabolic cage of cattle

Published: July 27, 2018
Summary
Introduction The metabolic cages are used to study the metabolism of feeds in the animal. Metabolic trials are conducted to collect the feces, urine and feeds residue using precisely for analysis nutrients intake, digestibility, nitrogen and mineral balance. It is generally conducted in confined shed/shelter with underground place for urine collection. It is observed that due to movement of an...
Related topics
Authors:
Dr. Umesh Sontakke
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)
Follow
Dr. Shivlal Singh Kundu
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)
Follow
Sonali Prusty
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)
Follow
Goutam Mondal
Follow
Show more
Join to be able to comment.
Once you join Engormix, you will be able to participate in all content and forums.
* Required information
Would you like to discuss another topic? Create a new post to engage with experts in the community.
Create a post
Dr. N.r.sarker
24 de agosto de 2018

This information helps a nutritionist how to conduct a metabolic trial and what are the requirements. Definitely, it helps the scientists.

Dr. Dipankar Patra
31 de julio de 2020
Nice guideline. Can you send me the contact of supplier/manufacturer of the Goat metabolism cages. Regards
Muhammad Naeem Tahir
27 de marzo de 2023
But these cages do not provide the facility for the measurement of gases exchange betwee animals n the surroundings
1
Join Engormix and be part of the largest agribusiness social network in the world.
LoginRegister