Fine Tuning Forage Particle Length

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Fine Tuning Forage Particle Length

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Apr 27, 2021

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What are the impacts of liquid addition, forage processing and particle length on cows’ sorting behavior? How much sorting is too much sorting? How short is too short when it comes to processed dry forages?

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Apr 27, 2021

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Fine Tuning Forage Particle Length

Fine Tuning Forage Particle Length

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