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Imperial valley lamb feeding: Data on rates of gain per month and per acre obtained in winter season feeding trials on alfalfa pasture
Authors
N. R. IttnerWm. C. Weir
Authors Affiliations
N. K. Ittner is Associate Specialist in Animal Husbandry, University of California, El Centro; Wm. C. Weir is Assistant Professor 01 Animal Husbandry, University of California, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 8(1):5-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n01p5. January 1954.
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Abstract
Lambs grazing on alfalfa pasture in the winter season of the Imperial Valley gained 9 to 10 pounds per month during two trials. The pasturage had a carrying capacity of five to six lambs per acre, and produced 40 to 50 pounds of lamb per acre per month.
Ittner N, Weir W. 1954. Imperial valley lamb feeding: Data on rates of gain per month and per acre obtained in winter season feeding trials on alfalfa pasture. Hilgardia 8(1):5-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n01p5
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