Acid-insoluble ash as a measure of dry matter digestibility in captive African elephants (Loxodonta africana)

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20052.abs There are limited data on the diet dry matter digestibility (DMD) of captive African elephants. Although the total fecal collection method is the standard for determining DMD, it is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and expensive. The acid-insoluble ash (AIA) marker technique has been used successfully to determine DMD in ruminants and monogastrics. The objective of […]