Acta Vet. Brno 2010, 79: 369-375

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201079030369

Correlations of Dietary Crude Protein and Gross Energy on Blood Glucose and Urea, Milk Urea and Lactose Concentrations in Lactating Ewes

Ali Gholi Ramin1, Ali Aghazadeh2, Touraj Karamian1, Sina Ramin3

1Veterinary College, Urmia University, Iran
2Agricultural College, Urmia University, Iran
3Medical Sciences of Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

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