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Nitrogen balance studies with the milk-fed lamb
5.* Effect of frequency of feeding
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 March 2007
Abstract
1. Thirty-three cross-bred lambs were given reconstituted dried whole cow's milk from 1 week of age at different levels of intake and at different frequencies of feeding.
2. Feeding frequency had no effect on live-weight gain, N retention or total body composition.
3. Lambs given two feeds daily had significantly heavier abomasums than pair-fed lambs given six feeds daily.
4. The weights of fat, protein (N x 6.25) and water in the body were closely related to empty body weight; body composition (% of empty body) was not significantly affected by the level of milk intake or by the rate of growth.
5. Live-weight gain was closely related to energy intake (r = +0.99) and to N retention (r = +0.97). A live-weight gain of 100 g was associated with an intake of 511 kcal and a N retention of 2.28 g N.
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