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The study investigates energy metabolism and fiber digestion in growing ostrich chicks (5-50 kg) using total excreta collection and radioactive indicators. Findings reveal that passage rates of digesta varied significantly but were independent of live mass, with digestibility coefficients for cell walls, hemicellulose, and cellulose not affected by mass. The hindgut was identified as a suitable environment for fermentation, contributing to 12% of the total metabolizable energy in the diet.
- Author
- Murilo Marques Maia
- Language
- EN