The effect of preweaning growth restriction on the feed intake and efficiency of cattle on a grain-based diet before slaughter

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 44, Issue 4-5, 2004, Pages 483-488

  Hennessy, D W ^a   Arthur, P F ^a  

^a NSW AGRICULTURE   (Australia)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

CATTLE;

BOS TAURUS;

EID: 3042742742     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/ea02110     Document Type: Conference Paper

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