Author/Authors :
BÜLBÜL, Tuba Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi - Veteriner Fakültesi - Hayvan Besleme ve Beslenme Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Energy and Nutrient Requirements of Buffaloes
Abstract :
Buffaloes are ruminants that resistance to diseases and environmental challenges, capable of effectively converting the poor quality fibrous feeds to milk and meat due to the features of digestive system. However, application of inadequate and unbalanced feeding policy may be associated with diseases and drop in productivity leading to significant economic losses. In this context, energy and nutrient requirements such as protein, minerals, vitamins, and water of buffaloes should be provided in full. This review discusses energy and nutrients demand of the buffaloes that hold a significant place in terms of mainly milk quality and meat production within country s animal population.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Buffalo , Energy Requirement , Nutrient Requirement , Milk Quality , Meat Production
JournalTitle :
Kocatepe Veterinary Journal
