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Contribution of fractionated crop residues to dry-season livestock feed resources in the Abet plains, central Nigeria

Discusses the contribution of crop residues to livestock feed resources during the dry season in the Abet plains, central Nigeria. Determines the grain and vegetative dry matter yields of predominant crops and the relationship between the two; percentage composition of crop residues; fiber, silica c...

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Main Author: Powell, J.M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1985
Subjects:
feed resources
crop residues
dry season
agropastoral systems
mixed farming
fulani ethnic group
farming systems
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4607
Summary:Discusses the contribution of crop residues to livestock feed resources during the dry season in the Abet plains, central Nigeria. Determines the grain and vegetative dry matter yields of predominant crops and the relationship between the two; percentage composition of crop residues; fiber, silica content and apparent digestibility of crop residue plant parts; and the quality of total crop residues.

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