Grain hardness and slow dry matter disappearance rate in barley
Barley grain is an important source of energy and protein for ruminant animals. However, feeding must be carefully managed to avoid maladies caused by the rapid breakdown of barley starch in the rumen. The development of slower degrading barley for ruminants may alleviate health problems associated...
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University of Saskatchewan
2008
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| Online Access: | http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-04042008-193501/ |