Methods in modelling feeding behaviour and intake in herbivores

Animal Research

Volumn 45, Issue SUPPL., 1996, Pages 153-164

  Mertens, D R ^a  

^a U S DAIRY FORAGE RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 3042974583     PISSN: 16273583     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1051/animres:19960636     Document Type: Article

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