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Estimation of DM mass in the digestive tract of sheep using a compartmental digesta kinetics model

  • M C Barnett
  • , I de Barbieri
  • , R S Hegarty
  • , V H Oddy
  • , J V Nolan

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Abstract

Compartmental models are frequently used to determine the retention time of digesta in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of sheep without surgical intervention. However, few can calculate the mass of DM in the different compartments of the GIT. Our intention was to develop such a model.
Original languageEnglish
Pagesviii-viii
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventMODNUT 2014: 8th International Workshop on Modelling Nutrient Digestion and Utilisation in Farm Animals - Cairns, Australia
Duration: 15 Sept 201417 Sept 2014

Conference

ConferenceMODNUT 2014: 8th International Workshop on Modelling Nutrient Digestion and Utilisation in Farm Animals
CityCairns, Australia
Period15/09/1417/09/14

Keywords

  • Animal Nutrition

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