Direct-fed microbial supplementation on ruminal digestion, health, and performance of pre- and postpartum dairy cattle

Journal of Dairy Science

Volumn 89, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 260-266

  Nocek, J E ^a   Kautz, W P ^b  

^a Spruce Haven Farm and Research Center   (United States)

^b Chr Hansen's Biosystems   (United States)

Author keywords

Direct fed microbial agent; Production; Ruminal digestion

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); BOS TAURUS; ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 30844465243     PISSN: 00220302     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(06)72090-2     Document Type: Article

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