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metabolizable energy [1 record]

Record 1 2007-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Science
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
DEF

The total amount of energy in feed less the losses in feces, combustible gases, and urine.

OBS

The energy availability from the feedstuffs and the energy requirement of animals are characterized by the metabolizable energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zootechnie
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
CONT

Il est possible de mesurer l'énergie perdue par les gaz formés au cours des fermentations digestives et dans l'urine. Ces pertes soustraites à l'énergie digestible, permettent de déterminer l'énergie métabolisable qui représente environ de 40 à 70 % de l'énergie brute de l'aliment.

OBS

Énergie digestible moins pertes produites par les gaz et l'urine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Zootecnia
  • Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
DEF

La diferencia entre la energía ingerida y las pérdidas de energía en metano y orina.

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