Effect of coal mine pit water on the productivity of cattle. II. Effect of increasing concentrations of pit water on feed intake and health

Australian Journal of Agriculture Research

Volumn 48, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 155-164

  Harper, G S ^a   King, T J ^a   Hill, B D ^a   Harper, C M L ^a   Hunter, R A ^a  

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Author keywords

drinking water; growth; health; sulfate

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS;

EID: 0030890697     PISSN: 00049409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/A96067     Document Type: Article

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