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The effects of ruminal and duodenal casein infusion on intake of red clover silage, milk production and microbial protein synthesis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

H. Khalili
Affiliation:
Agricultural Research Centre, Institute of Animal Production, FIN-31600 Jokioinen, Finland
P. Huhtanen
Affiliation:
Agricultural Research Centre, Institute of Animal Production, FIN-31600 Jokioinen, Finland
S. Jaakkola
Affiliation:
Agricultural Research Centre, Institute of Animal Production, FIN-31600 Jokioinen, Finland
T. Varvikko
Affiliation:
Agricultural Research Centre, Institute of Animal Production, FIN-31600 Jokioinen, Finland
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Enhanced cellulolytic activity in the rumen and improved balance between amino acids and energy have been suggested to increase silage dry matter intake in cows given high quality protein supplements. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of casein infused continuously into the rumen, duodenum or both on forage intake, milk yield, milk composition and microbial protein production.

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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 1995

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