Factors affecting diet selection by sheep. I. Potential intake rate and acceptability of feed

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 35, Issue 4, 1984, Pages 551-563

  Kenney, P A ^a,b   Black, J L ^a  

^a CSIRO LIVESTOCK INDUSTRIES   (Australia)

^b Rutherglen Research Institute   (Australia)

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EID: 84971064904     PISSN: 00049409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/AR9840551     Document Type: Article

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