Digestion characteristic and energy requirement of native ruminants in Northeast Thailand

Country
Thailand

Description

[Synopsis]

Native ruminants, such as Thai native cattle and swamp buffalo, are able to efficiently digest low quality roughage without protein supplement. And these animals require less energy to maintain basal metabolism. Therefore, these animals can be effectively raised with low quality feed.

Affiliation

Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences Animal Production and Grassland Division

Classification

Technical A

Term of research

FY1994-1999

Responsible researcher

KAWASHIMA Tomoyuki ( Animal Production and Grassland Division )

SUMAMAL Witthaya ( Khon Kaen Animal Nutrition Research and Development Center )

PHOLSEN Pimpaporn ( Khon Kaen Animal Nutrition Research and Development Center )

NARMSILEE Rumphrai ( Khon Kaen Animal Nutrition Research and Development Center )

TERADA Fuminori ( National Institute of Animal Industry )

ほか
Japanese PDF

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