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Influence of different loading levels, cutting and mixing times on total mixed ration (TMR) homogeneity in a vertical mixing wagon during distribution: a case study

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Pages 1093-1098 | Received 10 Jan 2019, Accepted 03 May 2019, Published online: 28 May 2019

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