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Energy deficiency in kikuyu grass containing high levels of nitrogen

  • 1990
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 20
J.P. Marais, D.L. Figenschou and G.A.J. Woodley Page: 16 - 20

Elevated rumen ammonia levels in sheep on high nitrogen kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum Hochst) grass were indicative of a protein/energy imbalance in the grass. To correct the imbalance, grass containing 22% crude protein required maize meal supplementation of at least 20%…

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