The relation of body circumference to horn development of two seladang raised in captivity


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Ebil Yusof, . The relation of body circumference to horn development of two seladang raised in captivity. pp. 55-62. ISSN 0121-8126

Abstract

The growth rates of two young captive seladangs (Ahad) male and (Biak) female were measured. 18 measurements of both horn and body circumference were taken from Ahad and 17 from Biak. Ahad was 18 months old while Biak was 17 months old. During the early period in captivity both animals were fed with powdered milk until the age of 3 weeks. After that supplementary food mainly grasses and leaves were added.


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Abstract

The growth rates of two young captive seladangs (Ahad) male and (Biak) female were measured. 18 measurements of both horn and body circumference were taken from Ahad and 17 from Biak. Ahad was 18 months old while Biak was 17 months old. During the early period in captivity both animals were fed with powdered milk until the age of 3 weeks. After that supplementary food mainly grasses and leaves were added.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Seladang
AGROVOC Term: Developmental physiology
AGROVOC Term: Captivity
AGROVOC Term: Body measurements
AGROVOC Term: Horns
AGROVOC Term: Animal feeding stuffs
AGROVOC Term: Pastures
AGROVOC Term: Feed grasses
AGROVOC Term: Supplementary feeding
AGROVOC Term: Body weight
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8445

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