The SF6 tracer technique: Methane measurement from ruminants

Measuring Methane Production from Ruminants

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 33-67

  Johnson, K A ^a   Westberg, H H ^b   Michal, J J ^a   Cossalman, M W ^b  

^a Department of Animal Sciences ^*  (United States)

^b Washington State University   (United States)

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EID: 84892334155     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-6133-2_3     Document Type: Chapter

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