The aim of the present study was to trace the feeding behavior of early weaned lambs deprived of roughage compared with lambs that were fed alfalfa hay ad libitum. The results showed that lambs deprived of roughage intake 10% more concentrated feed, compared to the animals of the second group, which received alfalfa hay. The lambs intake 12.5% more feed, compared to the animals deprived of roughage. The lambs deprived of roughage made fewer attempts to feed (P
Key words: Alfalfa; Feeding behavior; Feed intake; Lamb; Roughage; Ruminating
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