Energy and Protein Values of Four Forages, Including A Comparison Between Tropical and Temperate Species

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 28, Issue 6, 1988, Pages 729-736

  Margan, D E ^a   Graham, N Mcc ^a   Minson, D J ^a   Searle, T W ^a  

^a CSIRO LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES   (Australia)

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EID: 84970551492     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA9880729     Document Type: Article

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