Earth materials: Growth trials show no benefit to chicks on practical starting ration
Authors
F. H. KratzerC. R. Grau
Authors Affiliations
F. H. Kratzer is Associate Professor of Poultry Husbandry, University of California, Davis; C. R. Grau is Associate Professor of Poultry Husbandry, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 8(5):14-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n05p14. May 1954.
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Abstract
Results of growth trials with young chicks indicate no justification for the use of natural earth materials in rations for those chicks fed a practical starting ration.
Kratzer F, Grau C. 1954. Earth materials: Growth trials show no benefit to chicks on practical starting ration. Hilgardia 8(5):14-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n05p14
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