Interaction of molasses and monensin in alfalfa hay- or corn silage-based diets on rumen fermentation, total tract digestibility, and milk production by Holstein cows

Journal of Dairy Science

Volumn 92, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 270-285

  Oelker, E R ^a   Reveneau, C ^a   Firkins, J L ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Milk fat production; Molasses; Monensin

Indexed keywords

MEDICAGO SATIVA; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 58349103929     PISSN: 00220302     EISSN: 15253198     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3168/jds.2008-1432     Document Type: Article

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