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Ruminant nutrition research in South Africa during the decade 1985/1995
Meissner, H.H. (Heinz); Van Niekerk, Willem A.; Paulsmeier, D.V.; Henning, P.H.
Research on ruminant nutrition in South Africa is reviewed for the decade1 985/1995. The review covers the following topics: feed requirements and forage preferences in relation to carrying capacity, intake measurement and control/prediction. Pasture utilization, protein digestion and metabolism, supplementation with carbohydrate, protein and fat, mineral nutrition, feed additives and treatments to improve nutritive value. Pointers to future endeavours also are discussed.