Herbage Characteristics Affecting Intake by Dairy Heifers Grazing Grass-Monoculture and Grass-Birdsfoot Trefoil
Pasture-based dairies have become more prevalent in recent years due to a higher proportion of organic milk demand and production. Organic certification requires that animals must graze at least 120 days in each growing season. However, dry matter intake is often limited when dairy animals receive m...
Main Author: | Rose, Marcus F. |
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Format: | Others |
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DigitalCommons@USU
2019
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Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7655 https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8790&context=etd |
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