Abstract
AN241, a 4-page fact sheet by Megan Thomas, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, describes this by-product of the beer-brewing industry — feed characteristics, considerations for use, and feeding guidelines. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.
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