*# 9-4-84/70, Kakatiya Nagar, Golkonda (PO), Hyderabad-8
**Buffalo Research Station, Venkataramanna Gudem (A.P.)
Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030, India
Online published on 29 December, 2011.
Four iso-nitrogenous rations (12% CP) with 0, 5, 10 and 15% calcium soap of red palm oil, prepared in the laboratory, were formulated using sorghum straw and concentrate feed ingredients and evaluated in vitro and in sacco. Average in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), in sacco DM disapperance and ‘effective degradable dry matter’ (EDDM) of the rations were similar. Further, in vivo studies have been suggested.
Calcium soap, Complete ration, Sheep, in vitro, in situ DM disappearance
