Grazing willow (Salix spp.) fodder blocks for increased reproductive rates and internal parasite control in mated hoggets

Animal Feed Science and Technology

Volumn 150, Issue 1-2, 2009, Pages 46-61

  Musonda, K ^a   Barry, T N ^a   McWilliam, E L ^a   Lopez Villalobos, N ^a   Pomroy, W E ^a  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Condensed tannin; Hogget reproduction; Nematode control; Willow (Salix spp.); Willow (Salix spp.) fodder blocks

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; LOLIUM PERENNE; SALIX; TRIFOLIUM; TRIFOLIUM REPENS;

EID: 62749175793     PISSN: 03778401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2008.08.003     Document Type: Article

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