Effect of feeding endophyte-infected feed and bedding on the performance of broilers

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 71-76

  Hermes, J C ^a   Nakaue, H S ^a   Craig, A M ^a  

^a OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Broiler performance; Endophyte; Ergovaline

Indexed keywords

FESTUCA; FUNGI; LOLIUM; LOLIUM PERENNE; SCHEDONORUS ARUNDINACEUS;

EID: 2042456749     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/japr/13.1.71     Document Type: Article

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