Essays about: "forages"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 45 essays containing the word forages.

  1. 6. The effect of a feruloyl esterase producing inoculant along with mechanical treatment prior to ensiling on fibre digestibility of grass silage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Kiros Kelkay Haile; [2019]
    Keywords : ryegrass; in vitro incubation; feruloyl esterase; ensiling; meadow fescue; fibre digestibility;

    Abstract : Plant fibre is the main portion of dairy cattle diets. It is also important in maintaining health and proper function of the rumen. However, digestibility of fibre is relatively low, and, in most cases, it is not more than 60%. In cell walls of grasses and cereals, lignin and hemicellulose are connected, forming a matrix. READ MORE

  3. 7. Mineral elements in clover- and grass forage in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Kajsa Lätt; [2019]
    Keywords : soil; maps; forage; macro minerals; micro minerals;

    Abstract : Minerals are essential elements for all living organisms. Plants and animals need minerals to function and maintain a balanced physiological state. Minerals are also important in the ecological cycle. The minerals originate in the soil and makes the foundation of the plants nutritional value for the animals. READ MORE

  4. 8. Naturbeteskött : ur aspekterna miljö, klimat och näringskvalitet

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Emma Larsson; [2019]
    Keywords : nötkött; naturbete; miljö; klimat; fettsyror; antioxidanter;

    Abstract : Hur livsmedelsförsörjningen ska lösas för en växande befolkning samtidigt som växthusgasutsläppen hålls nere är frågor som står högt upp både på den globala och lokala agendan. Nötkött kommer generellt sett inte väl ut med avseende på växthusgasutsläppen från produktionen. READ MORE

  5. 9. Effects of silage and haylage on feed intake, growth and health in two meat type chicken genotypes

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Temwanoku Ioakim; [2018]
    Keywords : silage; haylage; broiler hybrid; feed intake; growth; health;

    Abstract : In this project the effect of grass silage and haylage on feed intake (FI), growth and health of two meat type chicken hybrids, Ross 308 and Rowan Ranger were studied. The study was carried out at the Swedish Livestock Research Center, located in Funbo-Lövsta, Uppsala for a period of 42 days. READ MORE

  6. 10. Feeding routines and feed quality on small-scale dairy farms in Baringo, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Maja Möller; [2018]
    Keywords : Small-scale dairy farm; smallholder dairy farm; fodder; feed; Dairy meal; Kenya; Baringo; feed quality; feeding routines;

    Abstract : An increasing population together with a growing interest in consumption of animal proteins requires an intensified dairy production in Kenya. The aver-age milk production of 4.4 litres per cow and day is neither efficient enough nor reach the genetic capacity of the exotic dairy cattle used in the small-holder dairy sector. READ MORE