Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 260-265 , June 2007

Effect of Yeast Culture Supplementation on Digestibility of Varying Forage Quality in Mature Horses

  • L.M. Morgan, MS

      Affiliations

    • From the Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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  • J.A. Coverdale, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From the Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Josie Coverdale, Texas A&M University, 2471 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843.
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  • M.A. Froetschel, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From the Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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  • I. Yoon, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Diamond V Mills Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA

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PII: S0737-0806(07)00155-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.04.009

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 260-265 , June 2007

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