Utilization of urea and molasses supplements by cattle grazing cereal stubbles

• Published in: Australian journal of agricultural research Vol. 40; no. 1
• Main Authors: Coombe, J.B, Mulholland, J.G. (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Canberra (Australia). Div. of Plant Industry)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 1989
• Subjects: BOVIN; COMPLEMENT ALIMENTAIRE; EFFICACITE ALIMENTAIRE; EFICIENCIA DE CONVERSION DEL PIENSO; GANADO BOVINO; MELASSE; MELAZA; SUPLEMENTOS; UREA; UREE

In 2 experiments, urea and molasses were fed to cattle grazing oat or wheat stubble, with cattle fistulated in the oesophagus or in the rumen in the second experiment to study responses, and metabolites in the rumen. Intakes of all supplements were highly variable among individuals but mean intakes...