Abstract
Experiments will be conducted to elucidate the metabolism of glycerol in finishing sheep. In experiment 1 the performance and carcass characteristics of crossbred sheep will be assessed. Fourty lambs (approximately 20 kg BW) will be used, which will be divided by weight in a complete randomized block design and subjected to four experimental diets containing 0, 10, 20, or 30% crude glycer…