Nutritive value of forage legumes used for grazing and silage – R.J. ...
Nutritive value of forage legumes used for grazing and silage – R.J. ...
Nutritive value of forage legumes used for grazing and silage – R.J. ...
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Methane<br />
• Usually lower <strong>for</strong> animals fed <strong><strong>for</strong>age</strong><br />
<strong>legumes</strong><br />
• Variety <strong>of</strong> mechanisms:<br />
<strong>–</strong> Lower fibre content<br />
<strong>–</strong> Higher DM intakes<br />
<strong>–</strong> Higher passage rates (reduced residence)<br />
<strong>–</strong> Secondary plant metabolites such as<br />
condensed tannins in some <strong>legumes</strong>
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