Change in Nitrogen Fractions and Ruminal Nitrogen Degradability of Orchardgrass and Alfalfa during the Ensiling Process and the Subsequent Effects on Nitrogen Utilization by Sheep |
Nguyen, H.V.
(Nguyen Huu Van, Faculty of Animal Science, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry)
Kawai, M. (Department of Animal Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine) Takahashi, J. (Department of Animal Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine) Matsuoka, S. (Department of Animal Science, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine) |
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