Makkar et al., 2014. FAO, Regional office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok
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Makkar, H. P. S.; Moran, J., 2014. Feeding dairy cattle in the Tropics: a manual for trainers and practitioners. FAO, Regional office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok
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This document provides information and tools for trainers and practitioners working with smallholders dairy farmers in tropical Asia. It gives clear explanations on dairy cows digestive system and their needs. The document provides many examples of feeds and diets that can be successfully fed to enhance milk production. Feeding of new born calves and heifers is also considered in the document.
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Makkar et al., 2014
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