Livestock and greenhouse gas emissions: The importance of getting the numbers right, by Herrero et al. [Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 166-167, 779-782]

Animal Feed Science and Technology

Volumn 172, Issue 3-4, 2012, Pages 252-256

  Goodland, Robert ^a   Anhang, Jeff ^b  

^a WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE   (United States)

^b WORLD BANK GROUP   (United States)

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EID: 84857454987     PISSN: 03778401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.12.028     Document Type: Letter

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