Alfalfa Utilization by Livestock
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Gerald E. Higginbotham Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Fresno, CA Carolyn L. Stull Extension Specialist, University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis Nyles G. Peterson Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Riverside, CA Anne V. Rodiek Professor, California State University, Fresno Barbara A. Reed Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Orland, CA Juan N. Guerrero Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, El Centro, CA
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