Estimation of feed intake by cattle using controlled-release capsules containing n-alkanes or chromium sesquioxide

Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 142, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 225-234

  Ferreira, L M M ^a   Olivan M ^b   Rodrigues, M A M ^a   Osoro, K ^b   Dove, H ^c   Dias Da Silva, A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TRÁS OS MONTES AND ALTO DOURO   (Portugal)

^b Área de Cultivos Hortofrutícolas y Forestales   (Spain)

^c CSIRO   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ALKANE; CATTLE; ESTIMATION METHOD; FOOD INTAKE;

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS; FRAXINUS;

EID: 8144223348     PISSN: 00218596     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0021859604004320     Document Type: Article

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