Effects of particle length and maturity stage of whole crop barley silage on feed intake, chewing activity and eating behaviour by growing dairy steers

Whole crop cereal silage has proven to be a good and flexible feed alternative to growing cattle and can be fed alone or together with other forage sources. Whole crop silages constitute a less homogenous material compared to grass silage, with awns rich in starch and stalks with a high fiber concen...

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Main Author: Sahlin, Ann
Format: L3
Language:Inglés
Swedish
Published: SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health (until 231231) 2006
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