Influence of Nutrient Supplementation on Body Weight and Condition and Pregnancy of Market Beef Cows Grazing Stockpiled and Spring-Growth Tall Fescue1

Professional Animal Scientist, Jun 2005 by Looper, M L, Aiken, G E, Flores, R, Rosenkrans, C F Jr

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