The effect of sample processing on gas production profiles obtained using the pressure transducer technique

Derek Cuddeford, Rebecca S. Lowman, Michael K. Theodorou

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Abstract

This research considers the effects of feedstuff processing (drying, fractionation and particle size) on the resultant fermentation characteristics of the feed. The effect of drying was investigated using fresh perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) or samples that had been microwave, freeze or oven dried. Methods of drying had no effect on dry matter (DM) loss, gas and volatile fatty acid (VFA) production profiles, although fresh grass produced significantly less gas (P
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-4
Number of pages2
JournalAnimal Feed Science and Technology
Volume97
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Mar 2002

Keywords

  • Gas production
  • Fermentation kinetics
  • Rumen microbiology
  • Sample processing

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