Comparison of Gayal (Bos frontalis) and Yunnan Yellow Cattle (Bos taurus): In vitro Dry Matter Digestibility and Gas Production for a Range of Forages |
Xi, Dongmei
(Faculty of Animal Science, Yunnan Agricultural University)
Wanapat, Metha (Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University) Deng, Weidong (Faculty of Animal Science, Yunnan Agricultural University) He, Tianbao (Nujiang District Animal Science and Veterinary Bureau) Yang, Zhifang (Nujiang District Animal Science and Veterinary Bureau) Mao, Huaming (Faculty of Animal Science, Yunnan Agricultural University) |
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