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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2014, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (2): 22-25.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.2013-1533

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Effects of Different Livestock Feces Collection Method on Digestibility (or Metabolic Rate)

  

  • Received:2013-06-03 Revised:2013-07-16 Online:2014-01-15 Published:2014-01-15

Abstract: In order to confirm the effects of different feces collection methods on nutrients digestibility (or metabolic rate) of livestock, the study discussed the advantages and disadvantages of different methods, and realized the relations and differences among them, through comparing and analyzing the different feces collection methods and feces treatment methods of the predecessors. And the study aimed to provide evidence for the accuracy of digestion and metabolism trials. The results showed that: total feces collection method could accurately assay. The digestibility of livestock, But it was limited by many conditions. In order to simplify total fecal collection, people used indicator method. Indicator method could greatly reduce the workload, and it was concise and convenient to application, but the results had a certain deviation.