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Authors
Affiliations
1 Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Gangtok, Sikkim, IN
2 Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar 243122, U. P., IN
Source
The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 14, No 8 (1977), Pagination: 237-241
Abstract
Straws constitute one of the major ingredients of the rations for ruminants, in India. Various reports indicate that sodium hydroxide spray treatment of Toughages developed by Wilson and Pigden improves the nutritive value of straws. Lime is a cheaper source of alkali and is easier to handle.