Grazing behaviour of Miranda donkeys in a natural mountain pasture and parasitic level changes
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- 作者：M. Coutoa ; b ; A.S. Santosb ; c ; anasofiasantos@euvg.pt" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; J. Labordad ; M. Nó ; voad ; L.M. Ferreirae ; L.M. Madeira de Carvalhoa
- 关键词：Donkeys ; Diet selection ; Gastrointestinal parasites ; Tannins ; Mountain pastures
- 刊名：Livestock Science
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：April 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：186
- 期：Complete
- 页码：16-21
- 全文大小：705 K
文摘
We assess feeding behaviour, diet selection and parasite level in grazing donkeys.
Donkeys showed a preference for herbaceous vegetation.
Despite this, donkeys can incorporate up to 30% of shrubs in their diet.
A relation between feeding behaviour and a natural parasite control is proposed.
Parasite level increase was delayed in relation with existing information.