Beef special: Benefits of using molasses blends in cereal beef systems

Incorporating a molasses-based liquid feed can have a significant impact on diet presentation and performance in cereal-fed cattle

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Beef special: Benefits of using molasses blends in cereal beef systems

Dr Phil Holder from ED&F Man says that while molasses blends are widely acknowledged as a way to reduce dust, this undervalues the other benefits they can bring. Achieving high feed intakes and feed...

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