Dietary selection by goats and the implications for range management in the Chihuahuan Desert: a review
M Mellado - The Rangeland Journal, 2016 - CSIRO Publishing
Field studies characterising the forage resources of mixed-breed goats on Chihuahuan
Desert rangelands were reviewed and the principal sources of variation in their diet choices …
Desert rangelands were reviewed and the principal sources of variation in their diet choices …
Small ruminant production based on rangelands to optimize animal nutrition and health: Building an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate nutraceutical plants
RA Torres-Fajardo, PG González-Pech… - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The low deciduous forest is an ecosystem covering 8% of México's surface
and is present in 15 of the 32 states of the country. It has been observed that sheep and …
and is present in 15 of the 32 states of the country. It has been observed that sheep and …
Morphological and physiological adaptations for browsing and grazing
Woody plants and grasses are two functionally distinct food groups that pose different
mechanical, nutritional, and ecological challenges to herbivores. Accordingly, herbivores …
mechanical, nutritional, and ecological challenges to herbivores. Accordingly, herbivores …
Salivary tannin-binding proteins: a foraging advantage for goats?
Tannins are a key chemical defense that plants use against mammalian herbivores. To cope
with tannins, many herbivores have evolved salivary tannin-binding proteins that precipitate …
with tannins, many herbivores have evolved salivary tannin-binding proteins that precipitate …
Effect of soil type: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of phytochemicals in some browse species leaves found in savannah biome of South Africa
In semi-arid regions, browse plant species are used as feed and for medicinal purposes for
both animals and humans. The limitation of the utilization of these species to medicinal …
both animals and humans. The limitation of the utilization of these species to medicinal …
Seasonal dynamics on nutritive value, chemical estimates and in vitro dry matter degradability of some woody species found in rangelands of South Africa
Unlocking browse species in semi-arid regions can be a key to improving the livestock
productivity. The research was conducted to assess the browse species variation in …
productivity. The research was conducted to assess the browse species variation in …
Intake and selection of goats grazing heterogeneous vegetation: Effect of gastrointestinal nematodes and condensed tannins
RA Torres-Fajardo, JA Navarro-Alberto… - Rangeland Ecology & …, 2019 - Elsevier
Feeding behavior is a multifactorial process with pivotal relevance for the maintenance and
survival of ruminants. This study evaluated the effect of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) …
survival of ruminants. This study evaluated the effect of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) …
Effects of soil type on density of trees and nutritive value of tree leaves in selected communal areas of South Africa
This study aimed to describe the distribution and nutritive value of woody species growing in
clay-loamy and red-brown sand from selected localities of North West, South Africa. Three …
clay-loamy and red-brown sand from selected localities of North West, South Africa. Three …
Valorization of red grape pomace waste using polyethylene glycol and fibrolytic enzymes: Physiological and meat quality responses in broilers
Simple Summary Red grape pomace (GP) waste, although rich in beneficial phenolic
compounds, is traditionally disposed in landfills and through incineration, resulting in …
compounds, is traditionally disposed in landfills and through incineration, resulting in …
Nutrients profile of 52 browse species found in semi-arid areas of South Africa for livestock production: Effect of harvesting site
The use of these browse plant species as feed supplements to livestock is restricted due to a
lack of knowledge about their nutritional status. This study was conducted to evaluate the …
lack of knowledge about their nutritional status. This study was conducted to evaluate the …