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Nutritional evaluation of kale (Brassica oleracea)

Nutritional evaluation of kale (Brassica oleracea)
Peer reviewed
Barry TN, Manley TR, Reid TC, Wilson KR, Hemmingsen P, Millar KR
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, Volume 40, pp 231-234, Jan 1980

Article class: Conference Presentation

Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Bodyweight/liveweight/condition score, Copper, Diet/rations/food, Growth/development, Minerals/elememts, Nutrition/metabolism, Pasture/crop, Physiology, Poisoning - chemical, Trace elements

Animal Type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep

Publisher: New Zealand Society of Animal Production

Abstract

Rumen fermentation of S-methyl-cysteine sulphoxide and induced copper deficiency were implicated in the low growth rates of young ruminants fed kale diets. Young cattle grazing kale for prolonged periods should receive Cu supplementation.

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