Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Collection Period in Digestibility Trial
The collection period in a digestibility trial in ruminants as well as non-ruminants should be:
- 4–5 days
- 14–21 days
- 21–28 days
- 7–10 days — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 7–10 days
Standard collection period = 7–10 days for both ruminants and non-ruminants. This ensures steady-state feed intake and faecal output.
| Period | Ruminant |
|---|
| Period | Ruminant | Horse / Swine |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Adjustment | 10–12 days | 7–10 days |
| Collection | 7–10 days | 7–10 days |
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