Pancreatic Exocrine Secretion and Digestion in the Sheep

Abstract

The effects of pancreatic exocrine secretion on digestive processes in the alimentary tract of the sheep have been studied. Animals in which the pancreatic duct was ligated were compared with pair-fed controls in which the duct was intact. Lack of pancreatic exocrine secretion led to a reduction of 65 % in the rate of wool growth and a 22% reduction in body weight over a 6-week period.