Feed Intake Regulation by Physical and Chemical Diet Properties and Feeding Strategies in Ruminants
Akbar Nikkhah
Citation : Akbar Nikkhah, Feed Intake Regulation by Physical and Chemical Diet Properties and Feeding Strategies in Ruminants International Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 2018, 4(2) : 1-4
Feed intake is regulated by a number of dietary and feeding management factors. Physical and chemical properties of dietary fiber and forage to concentrate ratio are amongst the most important dietary factors controlling feed intake. The important feeding strategies regulating feed intake in high-producing ruminants include feeding frequency, feeding sequence, and feeding timing. These factors independently or in interaction with other factors influence feed intake and its diurnal rhythms in ruminants. The quantification of such influences requires future research.