Bioavailability of alfalfa calcium
Date
2012-10-04
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract
The availability of oxalate and non-oxalate calcium in alfalfa was determined using a chick assay. Oxalate-bound calcium was found to contribute only 16% as much influence as nonoxalate calcium. The nonoxalate calcium in alfalfa was 18% more available than calcium carbonate (precipitated chalk).
Description
Keywords
Dairy, Calcium, Alfalfa, Weight gain, Intake
