| Author(s) |
Savage, D B
Nolan, J V
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| Publication Date |
2009
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| Abstract |
This communication describes the application of calculations for estimating basal metabolic rate (BMR) and metabolisable energy requirement to sheep exposed to hot climatic conditions. Graham et al. (1974) studied animal factors that affect BMR and found that the BMR of weaned sheep of up to 27 months of age was well described by the following equation. BMR (MJ/d) = 0.257 × FW0.75exp(–0.08A) + 2.8G + 0.046DE where FW is fasted live weight (kg), A is age in years, G is growth rate (kg/d) in the 2–4 weeks before fasting and DE is intake of digestible energy (DE, MJ/d) before fasting.
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| Citation |
Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition - Australia, v.17, p. 195-195
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| ISSN |
0819-4823
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| Language |
en
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| Publisher |
University of New England
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| Title |
Prediction of fasting heat production and metabolisable energy requirements of sheep exposed to hot conditions
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| Type of document |
Conference Publication
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| Entity Type |
Publication
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