Eglésia Rodrigues Leite, Aírton Mendes Conde Júnior, Clarisse Maria Barbosa Fonseca, Hatawa Melo de Almeida Monteiro, Maria Acelina Martins de Carvalho, Wanderson Gabriel Gomes de Melo, Ana Lúcia Teodoro, Daniel de Jesus Silva, Larissa Stefany da Silva Oliveira, José Cláudio Barros Ferraz, Dayseanny de Oliveira Bezerra
In the northeastern region of Brazil, sheep and goat farming, encompassing around 20 million animals, is predominantly a subsistence activity. Forage quality plays a crucial role in animal productivity, posing a complex interplay between plant and animal aspects. The Caatinga biome, vital for livestock in the region, serves as a significant source for animal diet through pastures. This study aimed to conduct a histomorphometric evaluation of sheep rumens in a semi-extensive system, comparing those feeding on native Caatinga pastures to those on cultivated pastures...
March 2024: Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia