The Influence of Abomasal Supplements of Some Amino Acids and Sulphur-Containing Compounds on Wool Growth Rate

Abstract

Effects on wool growth rate of abomasal supplements of several amino acids (glycine, glutamic acid, arginine, lysine, and threonine) and of some sulphurcontaining compounds (L-cysteamine, sulphuric acid, and methionine hydroxy analogue) were examined. None of the abomasal supplements, apart from methionine hydroxy analogue, was effective for stimulating wool growth. Methionine hydroxy analogue did not influence wool growth rate when given as a dietary supplement.