Effects of Brachiaria decumbens stapf in short- and long-term feeding on in vitro rumen fermentation and growth performance in sheep

• Main Author: Jaapar, Mimi Syazwani
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Brachiaria decumbens; Rumen fermentation; Feeds
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/104465/1/MIMI%20SYAZWANI%20BINTI%20JAAPAR%20-%20IR.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/104465/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Brachiaria species have been planted on more than 80% of improved farming pastures with Brachiaria decumbens as the most favoured species. It is important because of its high productivity under intensive use, and its tolerance of low fertility soil. However, the presence of steroidal saponins in...