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Effect of CRYSTALYX® on the performance of breeding ewes during first three months of pregnancy while grazing grass outdoors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

A. S. Chaudhry ,
C. J. Lister  and
P. Rowlinson
A. S. Chaudhry
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, University of Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
C. J. Lister
Affiliation:
Caltech Limited, Solway Mills, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria. CA7 4AJ, UK
P. Rowlinson
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, University of Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
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It is recognised that feeding grass alone cannot satisfy the nutritional needs of breeding sheep and this consequently can impair their health and production. However, if grass is fed together with a suitable supplement that is specifically formulated to compensate for the nutrient deficiency of that grass then its utilisation followed by animal performance can be improved. This study examined the effect of feeding ad libitum an Extra High Energy (16MJ ME/kg DM) supplement (Crystalyx®) containing sugars, oil, protein (12%) and minerals on the performance of breeding ewes when grazing grass outdoor pre-joining and during first 3 months of post-joining with rams.

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Sheep Nutrition
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2003 , 2003 , pp. 186
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2003

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Chaudhry, A. S, Rowlinson, P, and Lister, C. J. 2002. Impact of feed supplements on in vitro degradability of barley straw and grass nuts. Proceedings of the British Societ of Animal Science, York, p 169.Google Scholar