Tannins and digestibility in the steenbok (Raphicerus campestris).
1. The influence of tannins on the digestion of a small ruminant was investigated. 2. A 1% tannic acid diet was compared with a normal diet. 3. The digestion of protein decreased by 7.04%, fibre by 9.77% and energy utilization decreased by 7.94%. 4. Tannic acid has a marked depressing effect on the digestibility of the steenbok.
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Department of Collective First Year Training, Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunsa.
Van Hoven
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D000818:Animals; D000866:Antelopes / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D001188:Artiodactyla / Q000502:physiology*; D004063:Digestion / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D011506:Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D013634:Tannins / Q000494:pharmacology*
D011506:Proteins; D013634:Tannins