Total and non-fibrous carbohydrates intake and digestibility of five forage sorghum silages harvested in a Brazilian semi-arid region.

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Sorghum has potential to be used as a feed source for ruminants, especially in semi-arid regions, owing to its high resistance to drought and extreme temperatures factors that contribute to increase its yield for silage production as compared to traditional crops (i.e. corn) grown under arid conditions.

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Semiárido, Sorgo Forrageiro, Digestibilidade, Cordeiro, Metabolismo, Metabolismo Animal, Nutrição Animal, Ruminante, Lambs, Metabolism, Nutrition, Ruminants, Sorghum silage

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