Effect of Two Types of Total Mixed Rations on Production Performances of Holstein Friesian Cows in Early Lactation
Subject Areas : CamelB.C. Kalansooriya 1 , R.M.A.S. Bandara 2 , H.M.G.P. Herath 3
1 - Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka
2 - Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka
3 - Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka
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