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The effect of fibrolytic enzyme application on the rate and extent of alfalfa stem fermentation, assessed in vitro

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

D. Colombatto ,
F. L. Mould ,
M. K. Bhat  and
E. Owen
D. Colombatto
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, PO Box 237, RG6 6AR, UK FMS Division, Institute of Food Research, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UA, UK
F. L. Mould
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, PO Box 237, RG6 6AR, UK
M. K. Bhat
Affiliation:
FMS Division, Institute of Food Research, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UA, UK
E. Owen
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, PO Box 237, RG6 6AR, UK
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A number of fibrolytic enzyme preparations have been shown to increase the rate and extent of fermentation of alfalfa fractions (Colombatto et al., 2000a). However, responses to enzyme addition have been mixed and several factors are believed to be involved. Among these, specific enzyme activities and application rates are very important. The present study examined a commercial enzyme preparation already established as effective, for its ability to increase the rate and extent of in vitro fermentation of alfalfa stems, when applied at different levels.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2002 , 2002 , pp. 209
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2002

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