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Algebraic methods to determine total tract mean retention time of digesta in ponies given ad libitum access to pelleted diets containing different levels of unmolassed sugar beet pulp

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 November 2017

J. J. Hyslop*
Affiliation:
University of Edinburgh, Dept. Vet. Clinical Studies, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK
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Current address: SAC Select Services, FBS Area Office, Bush Estate Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 0PH, UK Email: jimmy.hyslop@sac.co.uk
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Digesta passage rate may have influenced previously reported work on the intakes, apparent digestibilities and nutritive values of complete pelleted diets containing unmolassed sugar beet pulp (USBP) at levels ranging from 0-800 g/kg dry matter (DM) when offered to ponies (Hyslop, 2002). This study’s objective was to compare total tract mean retention time (TMRT) of digesta using two algebraic calculation methods in the same ponies.

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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2005

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