Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
5 years ago

Urea-treated wheat straw boosts camel weight gain without adverse effects.

International journal of food, agriculture and environment
Effect of feeding urea-treated wheat straw on body weight gain and biochemical metabolites of young camels
Saad I. Al-Sultan

Paper Summary

Feeding camels urea-treated wheat straw with increased protein content led to higher weight gain compared to feeding regular straw. The urea did not harm the camels' liver, heart, or muscles.

Related papers

Theme background image
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
8 years ago

Genetic selection in sheep alters body metabolism response to nutrition.

Protein Metabolism
Sustainable Diets
Meat Quality
Theme background image
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Potato proteins boost growth in early-weaned pigs, improving farming efficiency.

Gut Health
Ruminant Health
Human Milk
Theme background image
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Adding beta-mannanase to pig diets boosts growth and nutrient digestibility.

Gut Health
Animal Welfare
Meat Quality