The energy and nitrogen retention of Merino and Dohne Merino lambs offered a feedlot diet were measured. The energy retentions of the two breeds were relatively similar (0.96 vs. 1.00 MJ/kg BW0.75), but the Merino lambs had a higher nitrogen retention than the Dohne Merino lambs (1.38 vs. 1.04 g/kg BW0.75).
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