The effects of an Aspergillus oryzae extract containing alpha-amylase activity on ruminal fermentation and milk production in lactating Holstein cows

Animal Science

Volumn 81, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 365-374

  Tricarico, J M ^a   Johnston, J D ^b   Dawson, K A ^a   Hanson, K C ^c   McLeod, K R ^c   Harmon, D L ^c  

^a ALLTECH INC   (United States)

^b Ritchie Feed and Seed Inc   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

Author keywords

Aspergillus oryzae; Dairy cows; Milk production; Starch

Indexed keywords

ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE; BOS TAURUS;

EID: 30344469677     PISSN: 13577298     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1079/ASC50410365     Document Type: Article

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