Investigating the impact of reducing protein in legume diets

Mounting legislative requirements to reduce nitrogen (N) and ammonia output from dairy farms coupled with price volatility around soya and other protein sources in dairy cow diets means alternatives are now being seriously.

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Investigating the impact of reducing protein in legume diets

Mounting legislative requirements to reduce nitrogen (N) and ammonia output from dairy farms coupled with price volatility around soya and other protein sources in dairy cow diets means alternatives are...

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