The effects of monensin on milk production and levels of metabolites in blood and rumen fluid of Holstein-Friesian cows in early lactation

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 39, Issue 8, 1999, Pages 933-940

  Granzin, B C ^a,b   Dryden, G McL ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

^b Wollongbar Agricultural Institute   (Australia)

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EID: 0033491927     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA99033     Document Type: Article

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