Effects of feeding level and duration on finishing performance and slaughter traits of Holstein-Friesian young bulls

Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 145-160

  Keane, M G ^a   Fallon, R J ^a  

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Author keywords

Carcass; Feeds; Growth; Young bulls

Indexed keywords

EID: 0035563102     PISSN: 07916833     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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