The influence of molasses and yeast culture on the performance of growing bulls on grass silage-based diet

Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences

Volumn 5, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 201-214

  Huhtanen, P ^a   Hissa, Kari ^b  

^a FINNISH FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Finland)

^b Suomen Rehu Oy   (Finland)

Author keywords

Growing cattle; Molasses; Silage; Yeast culture

Indexed keywords

EID: 0038848553     PISSN: 12301388     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.22358/jafs/69600/1996     Document Type: Article

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