Comparative Effects of Whole, Ground, Dry-Rolled, and Steam-Flaked Corn on Digestion and Growth Performance in Feedlot Cattle

Professional Animal Scientist, Jun 2005 by Corona, L, Rodriguez, S, Ware, R A, Zinn, R A

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