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Intensive Beef Production from Molasses and Urea

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AN important problem in many underdeveloped countries is the shortage of protein, particularly animal protein. This is rarely because the animal population is small, but rather because of the poor productivity which results from the dependence on forages and pastures characterized by low energy availability.

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PRESTON, T., ELIAS, A., WILLIS, M. et al. Intensive Beef Production from Molasses and Urea. Nature 216, 721–722 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1038/216721b0

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