Rotational vs. continuous intensive stocking management of bahiagrass pasture for cows and calves

Agronomy Journal

Volumn 91, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 11-16

  Williams, M J ^a   Hammond, A C ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

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[No Author keywords available]

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BOS TAURUS; PASPALUM NOTATUM;

EID: 0032926109     PISSN: 00021962     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2134/agronj1999.00021962009100010003x     Document Type: Article

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