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J. Anim Sci. 1971. 33:682-685.
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Effects of Various Levels of Sulfur upon Cellulose Digestion in Purified Diets and Lignocellulose Digestion in Corn Fodder Pellets In Vitro

J. S. Barton1, 2,, L. S. Bull1 and R. W. Hemken3

University of Maryland, College Park 20742

Abstract

The effects of varied levels of S upon the in vitro digestibility of cellulose in purified diets and lignocellulose in corn fodder pellets have been investigated. It has been observed that the level of total S, as a percentage of ration DM, has a beneficial effect upon the digestibility of cellulose and lignocellulose and that the optimum level of S in the ration DM should lie between 0.14 and 0.17%. Many of the feedstuffs fed to dairy and beef cattle contain adequate S for optimum fiber utilization; however, corn silage, a feed of increasing importance for ruminants, may be low in S in many geographical locations. It is suggested that heifers and dry cows being maintained on all corn silage diets have access to mineral supplements which contain sulfate S and that rations for producing cattle be supplemented to contain at least 0.17% S in the total DM.

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1 Department of Dairy Science.

2 This study is a portion of a thesis submitted by the senior author in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the M.S. decree to the University of Maryland Graduate School faculty. Scientific Article No. A-1663. Contribution No. 4406 of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station.

3 Present address: Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40506.






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