A total of 16 FLF samples from each bucket were taken
weekly in the morning immediately before feeding. The pH,
microbial composition, and the concentration of organic acids
and of ethanol were measured.
Individual feed intake was recorded weekly by weighing
the offered feed and refusals and determining their dry
matter content. Individual body weight was recorded weekly.
The animals were introduced to the study in three series of
24, 18, and 18 animals each.