Effect of processing and feeding strategy of the spineless cactus ( Opuntia fícus-indica Mill.) for lactating cows: Ingestive behavior

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of feeding strategy and processing of the spineless cactus on the ingestive behavior of lactating Holstein cows. Eight cows with a mean live weight of 453 ± 75.8 kg, production of 14 kg of milk per day and 20 weeks of lactation at the beginning of the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied animal behaviour science 2010-06, Vol.125 (1), p.1-8
Hauptverfasser:	da Silva Vilela, Márcio, de Andrade Ferreira, Marcelo, de Azevedo, Marcílio, Modesto, Elisa Cristina, Farias, Iderval, Guimarães, Amanda Vasconcelos, Bispo, Safira Valença
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	animal behavior chopping cladodes cutting dairy cows Diets feed concentrates feed intake feed processing feeding behavior feeds fodder machines lactation leaves Mastication Opuntia ficus-indica Processing Rumination Semi-arid Strategic supply Total mixed ration
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