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Effect of Concentrate Crude Protein Level on Grass Silage Intake, Milk Yield and Nutrient Utilisation by Dairy Cows in Early Lactation

T. Kokkonen Department of Animal Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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A. Tsehai Tesfa Department of Animal Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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M. Tuori Department of Animal Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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S. Yrjänen Department of Animal Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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L. Syrjälä-Qvist Department of Animal Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Pages 213-227 | Published online: 08 Sep 2010

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