The Growth and Composition of Wool IV. The Differential Response of Growth and of Sulphur Content of Wool to the Level of Sulphur-Containing Amino Acids given Per Abomasum

Abstract

Various amoWlts of DL-methionine or L-cysteine were infused directly into the abomasum of sheep as supplements to a diet of chopped wheaten and Lucerne hay, and effects on wool growth and sulphur content of wool were measured.