Pear pulp and pear molasses: Nutritional value for cattle and palatability to sheep tested in feeding trials with commercial products
Authors
H. R. GuilbertW. C. Weir
Authors Affiliations
H. R. Guilbert is Professor 01 Animal Husbandry, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis; W. C. Weir is Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 5(11):6-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n11p6. November 1951.
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Abstract
Pear molasses and pear pulp are two by-product feeds–highly palatable to sheep and cattle–which recently became available to the livestock industry.
Guilbert H, Weir W. 1951. Pear pulp and pear molasses: Nutritional value for cattle and palatability to sheep tested in feeding trials with commercial products. Hilgardia 5(11):6-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n11p6
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