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The effect of thrice-weekly ingestion of urea on wool production by grazing sheep.

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Peirce, A.W., Moule, G.R. and Jackson, M.N.S. (1955) The effect of thrice-weekly ingestion of urea on wool production by grazing sheep. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 12 (4). pp. 107-117.

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Two trials of the effect of urea on wool production of Merino sheep were conducted in north-western Queensland. The urea was incorporated in compressed rations containing ground wheat and molasses, or ground wheat, bloodmeal and molasses, or was given as a mixture with molasses. These supplements were given thrice-weekly and, depending on the one used, the amount of urea offered on each occasion ranged from 25g. to 45g. In general, the urea-containing rations were not palatable. Each of the urea supplements in the amount given was toxic. The feeding of urea did not lead to increased wool production.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland
Subjects:Animal culture > Feeds and feeding. Animal nutrition
Animal culture > Sheep > Wool production
Live Archive:17 Jun 2024 00:24
Last Modified:17 Jun 2024 05:44

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