A review of ratite nutrition

被引：26

作者：

Angel, CR

机构：

[1] Purina Mills, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63166

来源：

ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 1996年 / 60卷 / 3-4期

关键词：

ostrich; emu; rhea; performance; nutrient requirements; digestibility;

D O I：

10.1016/0377-8401(96)00981-9

中图分类号：

S8 [畜牧、动物医学、狩猎、蚕、蜂];

学科分类号：

0905 ;

摘要：

This paper reviews the literature available on ostrich, emu and rhea nutrition, Information on the unique characteristics of the gastrointestinal tract and general biological information about these flightless birds is presented, The following information is discussed: nutrient digestibility in ostriches and emus, nutrient requirements of ratites, lysine requirements of growing emus, and ostrich and emu performance. To the author's knowledge, there are no scientific studies published on rhea performance or nutrition.

引用

页码：241 / 246

页数：6

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