Effect of supplementation with lake soil on the growth of Arsi sheep

Investigates the mineral composition of lake soils drawn from Lakes Ziway, Shala and Abiata in Ethiopia, traditionally believed to improve production and reproduction of both cattle and sheep; tests their efficacy as a mineral supplement for Arsi sheep growth; voluntary feed intake and weight gain o...

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Autores principales: Kurtu, M.Y., Ido, D., Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
Formato: Conference Paper
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Institute of Agricultural Research 1991
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50447
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Sumario:Investigates the mineral composition of lake soils drawn from Lakes Ziway, Shala and Abiata in Ethiopia, traditionally believed to improve production and reproduction of both cattle and sheep; tests their efficacy as a mineral supplement for Arsi sheep growth; voluntary feed intake and weight gain of sheep were major parameters under investigation.