Estimation and comparison of benefits due to feeding hay and silage during the dry season on commercial dual-purpose cattle production systems in Honduras and Costa Rica

Smallholders with dual-purpose cattle production systems in most Central America experience a shortage of forages during the dry season (4-8 month. As a result, substantially lower milk production and weight gain occurs. Dual-purpose operations seeking to maximize milk and beef production in the dry...

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Main Authors:	Schoonhoven, Aart van, Holmann, Federico J., Argel M., Pedro J., Pérez, E., Ordoñez, J.C., Chaves, J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	2006
Subjects:	cattle milk production hay silage making animal feeding costs honduras ganado bovino producción lechera heno ensilaje alimentación de los animales costos
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/43420