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Determining and predicting feed intake in crossbred sheep from weaning until maturity.
Tropical animal health and production - 23 Sept 2023
Theron P G, Brand T S, Cloete S W P, van Zyl J H C
Abstract excerpt
Access to simple, accurate feed intake models would facilitate decision-making in feedlots as feed costs are a major part of operational expenditure. This study aimed to develop genotype-specific feed intake models for South African feedlot lambs. Four ram and four ewe lambs each of eight genotypes were raised under ideal growth conditions from weaning until 1 year of age. Feed intake and growth were monitored...
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