Effects of Replacing Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) Hay with Fresh Citrus Pulp on Ruminal Fermentation and Ewe Performance
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Sparkes, J.L.
(The University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science)
Chaves, A.V. (The University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science) Fung, Y.T.E. (The University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science) van Ekris, I. (The University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science) Bush, R.D. (The University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary Science) |
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