1. In the first experiment sheep taken from pasture were given a low-protein diet for six weeks in individual pens. Then, for 1 week, groups were given a supplement of lucerne chaff, safflower meal or lucerne chaff plus safflower meal. In the second experiment eighteen sheep maintained on lucerne chaff rather than pasture were then depleted of protein to a greater extent by feeding on a restric...

Two trials were conducted to evaluate the effects of corn in protein supplements fed to cattle receiving low-quality forages. In Trial 1, four ruminally cannulated steers (avg BW 500 kg) and four intact steers (avg BW 270 kg) were used in a replicated latin square to determine intake and digestibility fo a low-quality meadow hay (4.3% CP) when fed no supplement (NS), 1.12 g CP/kg BW (PS), 1.12 ...

Background: Food products with a low Glycemic index (GI) help control blood glucose levels and may also reduce body weight. The risk of obesity-related chronic diseases increases the consumption refined carbohydrate-rich or diet high GI food choices. Vidaslim®, an Oral Nutrition Supplement was formulated by Signutra Inc, protein blend (whey, soy, casein), dietary Fiber (polydextrose), several p...

The purpose of the study is to influence different vitamin-mineral supplement “Tekro” doses on biochemical parameters in blood plasma and liver rabbits New Zealand breed. research methodology based according generally accepted methods. Biochemical were studied rabbits’ organisms at 45, 60, 75 90 days rearing with feeding “Tekro”, namely 3 %, 3.5 4 %. academic novelty that nowadays problem effec...