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Feed formulation and mixing for small-scale feed producers

Published

2021

Status

Open Access

Language

en

ILRI Programs

  • Feed and forage development
Manual
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114694

Citation

Gachuiri, C. and Lukuyu, B. 2021. Feed formulation and mixing for small-scale feed producers. ILRI Manual 45. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

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  • animal feeding
  • feeds
  • livestock
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Author(s)

  • Gachuiri, Charles
  • Lukuyu, Ben A.

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