Effects of feeding ensiled kale (Brassica oleracea) on the performance of finishing lambs

Grass and Forage Science

Volumn 53, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 346-352

  Vipond, J E ^a   Duncan, A J ^b   Turner, D ^a   Goddyn, L ^b   Horgan, G W ^c  

^a SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE   (United Kingdom)

^b SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

^c ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0032446498     PISSN: 01425242     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2494.1998.00142.x     Document Type: Article

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