Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 91, Issue 10 , Pages 3814-3823 , October 2008

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Fertility in Dairy Cows: 1. Dietary Energy Source and Ovarian Function

Received 18 January 2008 ,Accepted 19 May 2008.

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PII: S0022-0302(08)71007-5

doi: 10.3168/jds.2008-1031

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 91, Issue 10 , Pages 3814-3823 , October 2008

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