How forage characteristics influence behaviour and intake in small ruminants: a review.

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• Publication year

  2000

• Venue

  Livestock Production Science

• Publication date

  2000-05-15

• Fields of study

  Agricultural and Food Sciences, Biology

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  DOI 10.1016/S0301-6226(00)00172-X
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