Effect of Concentrate Feeding Frequency versus Total Mixed Ration on Lactational Performance and Ruminal Characteristics of Holstein Cows |
Fan, Yang-Kwang
(Department of Animal Science, National Chung-Hsing University)
Lin, Yaun-Lung (Department of Animal Science, National Chung-Hsing University) Chen, Kuen-Jaw (Livestock Research Institute of Council of Agriculture) Chiou, Peter Wen-Shyg (Department of Animal Science, National Chung-Hsing University) |
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