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Sodium and potassium balances and growth on high and low sodium diets

II. The feeding of protein-rich concentrates in addition to sodium

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

D. Horrocks
D. Horrocks
Affiliation:
East African Veterinary Research Organization, Muguga, P.O. Box 32, Kikuyu, Kenya
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1. Sodium and potassium balances and the growth rate of steers have been recorded for animalsreceiving a protein supplement on a high and low salt regime.

2. Zebu steers receiving less than an average of 0-2 g. sodium per day were able to grow at 82 % of the rate of Zebu steers receiving salt supplement. Shorthorn steers under the same conditions grew at 72 % of the rate of Shorthorns receiving the supplement.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 63 , Issue 3 , November 1964 , pp. 373 - 375
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1964

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