Effects of supplementary concentrate level in winter, and subsequent finishing on pasture or indoors, on performance and carcass traits of Holstein–Friesian, Aberdeen Angus×Holstein–Friesian and Belgian Blue×Holstein–Friesian steers
Authors:
- M.G. KeaneMKM.G. Keane
- M.J. DrennanMDM.J. Drennan
- 1 April 2009
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Livestock Science
- Vol. 121 (2-3) , 250-258
Abstract
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