Improving feed efficiency through selection for lower net feed intake (NFI) in beef cattle
Exton, S.
Southern beef update 2003, NSW Agriculture Agricultural Institute, Wagga Wagga, Australia, 6 November 2003: 44-46
2003
Accession: 004196803
This article discusses the use of net feed intake (NFI) in analysing feed efficiency in beef cattle (Australia).
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