A study of rumen fill on eating behaviour and voluntary intake in sheep using rumen digesta exchange method

被引:2
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作者
Izumi, K [1 ]
Nagata, S
Nakamura, J
Okamoto, M
机构
[1] Rakuno Gakuen Univ, Res Farm, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
[2] Rakuno Gakuen Univ, Fac Dairy Sci, Ebetsu, Hokkaido 0698501, Japan
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关键词
rumen fill; first meal; voluntary intake; eating behaviour; sheep;
D O I
10.22358/jafs/73749/2004
中图分类号
S8 [畜牧、 动物医学、狩猎、蚕、蜂];
学科分类号
0905 ;
摘要
In order to test the influence of rumen fill on eating behaviour and voluntary intake in sheep offered hay, the rumen digesta from sheep at two hours after feeding was exchanged with that from sheep immediately before feeding. Four rumen-cannulated sheep were fed with grass hay ad libitum. Two pairs were made consisting of one sheep in the group fed at 8.30 and another sheep in the 10.30 group. The rumen digesta of the two sheep within a pair were exchanged at 10.30. We analysed the relationship between eating behaviour and rumen fill, and discussed the mechanism of voluntary intake.
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页码:103 / 106
页数:4
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