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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Decomposition of oxalic acid in vitro by rumen contents

PS Watts

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 8(3) 266 - 270
Published: 1957

Abstract

The rumen contents of sheep habituated to the intake of small quantities of oxalic acid are able to decompose considerably increased amounts of this substance. The presence of excess calcium decreases the amount decomposed.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AR9570266

© CSIRO 1957

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