Effects of bentonite on rumen fermentation and duodenal flow of dietary components in sheep fed palm kernel cake by-product

Feeding palm kernel cake (PKC) by-product, which contains relatively high levels of copper (Cu), may result in hepatic Cu accumulation in ruminants and in chronic Cu toxicity in sheep. Supplements of bentonite were efficient in alleviating accumulation of Cu in the liver. The objective of the presen...

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Main Authors: Ivan, M, Neill, L, Alimon, R, Jalaludin, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2001
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116074/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116074/1/116074.pdf