Evolution of fermentation parameters in Rusitec fermenters operated at different dilution rates and concentrate retention times

Martinez M.E., Ranilla M.J., Ramos S., Tejido M.L., Carro M.D. Evolution of fermentation parameters in Rusitec fermenters operated at different dilution rates and concentrate retention times. In : Ranilla M.J. (ed.), Carro M.D. (ed.), Ben Salem H. (ed.), Morand-Fehr P. (ed.). Challenging strategies to promote the sheep and goat sector in the current global context. Zaragoza : CIHEAM / CSIC / Universidad de Leon / FAO, 2011. p. 121-126. (Options Mediterraneennes : Serie A. Seminaires Mediterraneens; n. 99). 13. International Seminar of the Sub-Network on Nutrition of the FAO-CIHEAM Inter-Regional Cooperative Research and Development Network on Sheep and Goats, 2009/10/14-16, Leon (Spain). http://om.ciheam.org/om/pdf/a99/00801545.pdf

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