Manipulation of rumen fluid pH and its influence on cellulolysis in sacco, dry matter degradation and the rumen microflora of sheep offered either hay or concentrate

Animal Feed Science and Technology

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 1983, Pages 1-14

  Mould, F L ^a   Orskov E R ^a  

^a ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 48749147274     PISSN: 03778401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0377-8401(83)90002-0     Document Type: Article

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