Effect of sward surface height on intake and grazing behaviour by lactating Holstein Friesian cows

Grass and Forage Science

Volumn 52, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 309-321

  Gibb, M J ^a   Huckle, C A ^a   Nuthall, R ^a   Rook, A J ^a  

^a ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CATTLE; FORAGE INTAKE; GRAZING BEHAVIOUR; SWARD HEIGHT;

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS; FRIESIA;

EID: 0031443606     PISSN: 01425242     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2494.1997.tb02361.x     Document Type: Article

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