Nutritional evaluation of kale (Brassica oleracea)

T.N. Barry, T.R. Manley, T.C. Reid, K.R. Wilson, P. Hemmingsen and K.R. Millar

Invermay Agricultural Research Centre, Mosgiel and Wallaceville Animal Research Centre, Upper Hutt

Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 1980, 40: 231-234

Rumen fermentation of S-methyl-cysteine sulphoxide and induced copper deficiency were implicated in the low growth rates of young ruminants fed kale diets. Young cattle grazing kale for prolonged periods should receive Cu supplementation.

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