Use of n-alkanes for estimation of voluntary intake
and digestibility in donkeys ( Equus asinus )

The aim of this work was to evaluate if the n-alkanes (C32) technique can be used to determine voluntary dry matter intake (DMI) and dry matter digestibility (DMD) in grazing donkeys. Two experiments were carried out; in trial 1 DMI and DMD were measured using n-alkanes in four caged donkeys. In trial 2, n-alkanes were used to predict DMI and DMD in six donkeys grazing a star grass sward (Cynodon nlemfluensis). Results from both experiments suggest that the n-alkanes technique can be used to predict DMI and DMD with similar results than those obtained with other more sophisticated or expensive techniques.

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Application of natural wax markers in equine nutrition studies – current state, limitations and perspectives
Martin Bachmann, Johannes Hepp, Michael Zech, Michael Bulang, Annette Zeyner
Livestock Science

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M. BACHMANN, M. WENSCH-DORENDORF, M. BULANG, A. ZEYNER
The Journal of Agricultural Science

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Bolus matrix for administration of dietary markers in horses
Martin Bachmann, Monika Wensch-Dorendorf, Manuela Wulf, Maren Glatter, Michèle Siebmann, Christian Bierögel, Erika Schumann, Michael Bulang, Christine Aurich, Annette Zeyner
Livestock Science

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Preparation of synthetic alkane waxes and investigations on their suitability for application as dietary markers in farm animals
Martin Bachmann, Monika Wensch-Dorendorf, Karsten Mäder, Michael Bulang, Annette Zeyner
Livestock Science

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