Case study: Effects of Protein Source Added to Molasses-based Supplements on Performance of Range Cows

Professional Animal Scientist

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 264-268

  Cooke, R F ^a   Arthington, J D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Cow; Molasses; Performance; Protein; Range

Indexed keywords

EID: 70450158982     PISSN: 10807446     EISSN: 1525318X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1532/S1080-7446(15)30850-0     Document Type: Article

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