Effect of the Moisture Content and Pellet Mill Type on the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Italian ryegrass Pellet
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Moon, Byeong Heoun
(CellTech Co., LTD.)
Shin, Jong Seo (Department of Animal Life Science, Kangwon National University) Park, Hyung Soo (Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science) Park, Byeong Ki (Nonghyup Feed Co., LTD.) Kim, Jong Geun (Graduate School of International Agricultural Technology, Seoul National University) |
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