Feasibility of Miscanthus as alternative bedding for dairy cows
Despite dairy farmers' awareness of the importance of correct bedding for the health and comfort of their cows, they are often frugal with respect to these bedding materials in order to reduce costs. In addition, farmers are currently dependent on the availability and price fluctuations of trad...
Main Authors: | S. Van Weyenberg, T. Ulens, K. De Reu, I. Zwertvaegher, P. Demeyer, L. Pluym |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2015-03-01
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Series: | Veterinární Medicína |
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Online Access: | https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-201503-0001_feasibility-of-miscanthus-as-alternative-bedding-for-dairy-cows.php |
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