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pH Dynamics and Bacterial Community Composition in the Rumen of Lactating Dairy Cows
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Cell wall fermentation kinetics are impacted more by lignin content and ferulate cross-linking than by lignin composition
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Grabber, J.H., Mertens, D.R., Kim, H., Funk, C., Lu, F., Ralph, J. 2008. Cell wall fermentation kinetics are impacted more by lignin content and ferulate cross-linking than by lignin composition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. (89):122-129.
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Effect of Sample Processing Procedures on Measurement of Starch in Corn Silage and Corn Grain
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Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2008. Effect of sample processing procedures on measurement of starch in corn silage and corn grain. Journal of Dairy Science. 91:4830-4833.
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Lignin and Fiber digestibility in Caffeic Acid 3-O-Methyltransferase and Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-Methyltransferase Downregulated Alfalfa
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Riday, H., Whalen, D., Bouton, J., Mertens, D.R., Jung, H.G., Chen, F., Temple, S., McCaslin, M., Dixon, R. 2008. Lignin and Fiber digestibility in Caffeic Acid 3-O-Methyltransferase and Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-Methyltransferase Downregulated Alfalfa [abstract]. Proceedings Joint Meeting of the 41st North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & 20th Trifolium Conference, June 1-4, 2008, Dallas, TX. Abstract #18.
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Effect of Monensin Feeding and Withdrawal on Populations of Individual Bacterial Species in the Rumen of Lactating Dairy Cows Fed High-Starch Rations
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Weimer, P.J., Stevenson, D.M., Mertens, D.R., Thomas, E.E. 2008. Effect of monensin feeding and withdrawal on populations of individual bacterial species in the rumen of lactating dairy cows fed high-starch rations. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 80(1):135-145.
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Standardizing Digestibility Results Across Labs: a Possible Approach
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Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2008. Standardizing digestibility results across labs: a possible approach. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2UserFiles/ Place/36553000/pdf's/022808%20MBH%20Standardizing%20Digestibility.pdf.
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Fiber Digestibility And Starch Content Of Corn Silage
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Martin, N.P., Mertens, D.R., Hall, M., Lauer, J.G. 2008. Fiber digestibility and starch content of corn silage. In: Proceedings of 2008 Idaho Alfalfa and Forage Conference, February 26-27, 2008, Burley, Idaho. p. 19-24.
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Cell wall fermentation kinetics impacted more by lignin content and cross-linking than by diverse shifts in lignin composition
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Grabber, J. H., Mertens, D.R., Funk, C., Lu, F., Kim, H. 2008. Cell wall fermentation kinetics impacted more by lignin content and cross-linking than by diverse shifts in lignin composition [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings. 1(31):17.
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Alfalfa: Forage Crop of the Future
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Martin, N.P., Mertens, D.R., Hatfield, R.D., Jung, H.J. 2008. Alfalfa: forage crop of the future. In: Proceedings of the 28th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference, February 21, 2008, Cave City, Kentucky, p. 17-26.
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Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production
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Brink, G.E., Hall, M., Mertens, D.R., Casler, M.D. 2008. Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2008/milk/.
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In Vitro Fermentation Vessel Type and Method Alter Fiber Digestibility Estimates
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Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2008. In vitro fermentation vessel type and method alter fiber digestibility estimates. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(1):301-307.
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In-vitro fermentability of cell walls as influenced by lignin composition and cross-linking.
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Grabber, J.H., Mertens, D.R., Funk, C., Ralph, J. 2007. In-vitro fermentability of cell walls as influenced by lignin composition and cross-linking [abstract]. In: American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, November 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM.
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Grass forages:Dynamics of digestion in the rumen
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Mertens, D.R. 2007. Grass forages:Dynamics of digestion in the rumen. Ruminant Nutrition Conference Proceedings. p. 6.
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Effect of Monensin Feeding and Withdrawal on Ruminal Populations of Individual Bacterial Species in Cows Fed High-Starch Diets
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Weimer, P.J., Stevenson, D.M., Mertens, D.R., Thomas, E.E. 2007. Effect of monensin feeding and withdrawal on ruminal populations of individual bacterial species in cows fed high-starch diets [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science 90(Supplement 1):175.
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Do We Need to Consider NDF Digestibility in the Formulation of Ruminant Diets?
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Mertens, D.R. 2006. Do We Need to Consider NDF Digestibility in the Formulation of Ruminant Diets?. In: Proceedings of the 27th Western Nutrition Conference, September 19-20, 2006, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. p. 75-98.
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Direct Verses Sequential Analysis of Acid-Detergent Insoluble Nitrogen in Forage Legume Hays
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Grabber, J.H., Mertens, D.R. 2006. Direct verses sequential analysis of acid-detergent insoluble nitrogen in forage legume hays [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the ADSA and ASAS Annual Meeting, July 9-13, 2006, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2006 CD ROM.
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Measuring Detergent Fibre and Insoluble Protein in Corn Silage Using Crucibles Or Filter Bags
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Ferreira, G., Mertens, D.R. 2007. Measuring detergent fibre and insoluble protein in corn silage using crucibles or filter bags. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 133(3-4):335-340.
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Quantifying Assay Variation in Nutrient Analysis of Feedstuffs
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Mertens, D.R. 2006. Quantifying assay variation in nutrient analysis of feedstuffs [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89 Supplement 1):383.
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Meta Analysis of Ruminal Digestive Responses of Cattle to Dietary Ndf
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Sauvant, D., Mertens, D.R. 2006. Meta analysis of ruminal digestive responses of cattle to dietary NDF [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89 (Supplement 1):261.
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Effect of Corn Silage Maturity and Mechanical Processing on Nutrient Digestibility by Lactating Dairy Cows of Different Lactation Stages
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Ferreira, G., Mertens, D.R. 2006. Effect of corn silage maturity and mechanical processing on nutrient digestibility by lactating dairy cows of different lactation stages [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science 89 (Supplement 1):262.192
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Feed a Pound of Fat Strategy to Improve Productivity of Dairy Cows
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Richards, B.F., Dhiman, T.R., Mertens, D.R., Young, A.J., Solorzano, L.C. 2006. Feed a pound of fat strategy to improve productivity of dairy cows [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science 89 (Supplement 1):61.
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Effect of Yeast Culture on Efficiency of Nutrient Utilization for Milk Production and Impact on Fiber Digestibility and Fecal Particle Size
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Harrison, J.H., White, R., Mertens, D.R., Yoon, I., Sanchez, W., Nicholson, N. 2006. Effect of yeast culture on efficiency of nutrient utilization for milk production and impact on fiber digestibility and fecal particle size [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89 (Supplement 1):262.
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Processing Whole-Plant Corn Silage: Machine, Storage, and Animal Perspectives
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Shinners, K.J., Mertens, D.R., Harrison, J. 2006. Processing whole-plant corn silage: machine, storage, and animal perspectives. In: Silage for Dairy Farms: Growing, Harvesting, Storing, and Feeding. Ithaca, NY: NRAES Publication 181. p. 140-157.
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Diurnal Changes in Forage Quality and Their Effects on Animal Preference, Intake, and Performance
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Mayland, H., Gregorini, P., Mertens, D.R., Taylor, J.B., Burns, J.C., Fisher, D.S., Ciavarella, T., Smith, K., Shewmaker, G., Griggs, T. 2005. Diurnal changes in forage quality and their effects on animal preference, intake, and performance. Proceedings of the 35th California Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, December 12-14, 2005, Visalia, California. p. 223-230.
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Reinventing Alfalfa for Dairy Cattle and Novel Uses
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Martin, N.P., Hatfield, R.D., Mertens, D.R. 2005. Reinventing alfalfa for dairy cattle and novel uses. Proceedings of the 35th California Alfalfa & Forage Symposium. p. 299-311.
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Polyphenols and Mechanical Maceration Shift Protein Fractions in Legume Silage from Rapidly to Slowly Degraded Forms.
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Grabber, J.H., Mertens, D.R., Davidson, C., Becker, M. 2005. Polyphenols and Mechanical Maceration Shift Protein Fractions in Legume Silage from Rapidly to Slowly Degraded Forms [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Direct Verses Sequential Analysis of Acid-Detergent Insoluble Nitrogen in Forage Legume Silages.
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Grabber, J.H., Mertens, D.R., Davidson, C., Becker, M. 2005. Direct Verses Sequential Analysis of Acid-Detergent Insoluble Nitrogen in Forage Legume Silages [abstract] [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts,ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.
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Animal Responses to Circadian Rhythms in Forage Quality
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Mayland, H.F., Burns, J.C., Fisher, D.S., Mertens, D.R., Taylor, J.B. 2005. Animal Responses to Circadian Rhythms in Forage Quality [abstract]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2005 CDROM.
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The Effects of Alfalfa Hay Neutral Detergent Fiber Concentration and Digestibility on Holstein Dairy Cow Performance
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Raeth-Knight, M.L., Peterson, P.R., Jung, H.G., Linn, J.G., Mertens, D.R. 2005. The effects of alfalfa hay neutral detergent fiber concentration and digestibility on Holstein dairy cow performance. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. p. 113.
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Checking Dry Matters Made Easy
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Mertens, D.R., Bolton, K, Jorgensen. M. 2005. Checking dry matters made easy. Hoard's Dairyman. 150(11):444-445.
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Particle Size, Fragmentation Index, and Effective Fiber: Tools for Evaluating the Physical Attributes of Corn Silages
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Mertens, D.R. 2005. Particle size, fragmentation index, and effective fiber: Tools for evaluating the physical attributes of corn silages. In Proceedings of the 4-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. Midwest Plan Service, Iowa State Univ., Ames. p. 211-220.
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Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism
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Mertens, D.R. 2005. Rate and extent of digestion. In: Dijkstra, J., Forbes, J.M., France, J., eds. Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism. 2nd Edition. Cambridge, MA: CABI Publishing. p. 13-47.
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Influence of Fermentation Method on Ndf Degradation Parameter Estimates
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Bossen, D., Mertens, D.R., Weisbjerg, M.R. 2005. Influence of fermentation method on NDF degradation parameter estimates [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(Suppl.1):188.
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What Are the Differences Between Forage Testing Laboratories and the Impact on Your Operation?
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Undersander, D., Martin, N., Mertens, D. 2005. What are the differences between forage testing laboratories and the impact on you operation? In: Proc. 2005 Annual Conference Volume 14 [CD-ROM]. American Forage and Grassland Council. 5 pp.
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Impact of Alfalfa Hay Neutral Detergent Fiber Concentration and Digestibility on Holstein Dairy Cow Performance: I. Hay Analyses and Lactation Performance-Usdfrc
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Mertens, D. R., Raeth-Knight, M. L., Linn, J. G., Jung, H. G., and Peterson, P. R. 2005. Impact of alfalfa hay neutral detergent fiber concentration and digestibility on Holstein dairy cow performance: I. Hay analyses and lactation performance - USDFRC. [abstract] Journal of Dairy Science. 88(Suppl.1):250.
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Aoac International Materials Community, Feed Nutrients Sub Group: Program of Work and Related Activities
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Mertens, D. R. 2005. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Materials Community, Feed Nutrients Sub Group: Program of Work and Related Activities. In: AOAC INTERNATIONAL Midwest Section Annual Meeting and Exposition Final Program. [Abstract 1108]. p. 53.
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Impact of Alfalfa Hay Neutral Detergent Fiber Concentration and Digestibility on Holstein Dairy Cow Performance: I. Lactation Performance - St. Paul
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Raeth-Knight, M.L., Linn, J.G., Jung, H.G., Mertens, D.R., Peterson, P.R. 2005. Impact of alfalfa hay neutral detergent fiber concentration and digestibility on Holstein dairy cow performance: II. Lactation performance - St. Paul [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(Supplement 1):250.
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Impact of Alfalfa Hay Neutral Detergent Fiber Concentration and Digestibility on Holstein Dairy Cow Performance: Ii. Diet Digestibility - St. Paul
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Raeth-Knight, M.L., Linn, J.G., Jung, H.G., Mertens, D.R., Peterson, P.R. 2005. Impact of alfalfa hay neutral detergent fiber concentration and digestibility on Holstein dairy cow performance: III. Diet digestibility [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(Supplement 1):250.
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In Vitro Gas Production and Bacterial Biomass Estimation of Lucerne Silage Inoculated with One of Three Lactic Acid Bacterial Inoculants
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Contreras-Govea, F.E., Muck, R.E., Filya, I., Mertens, D.R., Weimer, P.J. 2005. In vitro gas production and bacterial biomass estimation for lucerne silage inoculated with one of three lactic acid bacterial inoculants. In: Park, R.S., Stronge, M.D., editors. Silage production and utilisation, XIVth International Silage Conference, July 3-6, 2005, Belfast, Northern Ireland. p. 207.
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Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Corn Silages and Their Effects on in Vitro
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Ferreira, G., Mertens, D.R. 2005. Chemical and physical characteristics of corn silages and their effects on in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science. 88:4414-4425.
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Potential Benefits of Plant Modification of Alfalfa and Corn Silage to Dairy Diets
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Hartnell, G.F., Hatfield, R.D., Mertens, D.R., and Martin, N.P. 2005. Potential benefits of plant modification of alfalfa and corn silage to dairy diets. In: Proceedings of the 20th Southwest Nutrition and Management Conference, University of Arizona, Tucson. p. 156-172.
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Impact of Alfalfa Hay Neutral Detergent Fiber Concentration and Digestibility on Holstein Dairy Cow Performance
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Raeth-Knight, M.L., Linn, J.G., Jung, H.G., Mertens, D.R. 2005. Impact of alfalfa hay neutral detergent fiber concentration and digestibility on Holstein dairy cow performance [abstract]. ADSA-ASAS Midwest Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 272.
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Developing Consistent Relationships among Fiber Fractions for Uniform Alfalfa Hay Quality Guidelines
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Mertens, D.R., Getz, J.E. 2004. Developing consistent relationships among fiber fractions for uniform alfalfa hay quality guidelines. [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(1):292.
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Is Ruminal Acidosis Related to High Diet Fermentability Or Low Buffer Recycling?
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Sauvant, D., Mertens, D.R. 2004. Is ruminal acidosis related to high diet fermentability or low buffer recycling?. [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(1):271.
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Effects of Pendf and Starch Source on Digestibility and Ruminal Ph and Trunover in Dairy Cows
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Berzaghi, P., Mertens, D.R. 2004. Effects of peNCF and starch source on digestibility and ruminal pH and trunover in dairy cows. [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(1):462.
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Impact of Particle Size on Fiber Evaluations Using Nirs and Chemical Methods
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Mertens, D.R. 2004. Impact of particle size on fiber evaluations using NIRS and chemical methods [abstract]. Association of Analytical Communities International Midwest Section. Paper No. 11.
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Effect of Modifications on Analysis of Nfta Samples
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Mertens, D.R. 2004. Effect of modifications on analysis of nfta samples [abstract]. Association of Analytical Communities International Midwest Section. Paper No. 9.
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Alfalfa: Hay, Haylage, Baleage and Other Novel Products
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Martin, N.P., Mertens, D.R., Weimer, P.J. 2004. Alfalfa: hay, haylage, baleage and other novel products. In: Proceedings of the Idaho Alfalfa and Forage Conference, February 24-25, 2004, Twin Falls, Idaho. p. 9-18.
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Effect of Plant Maturity and Conservation Methods on Fibre Charcteristics and Nutritive Value
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Mertens, D.R. 2003. Effect of plant maturity and conservation methods on fibre charcteristics and nutritive value. Proceedings of The Skjervold Symposium. p. 17-34.
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The Science of Dairy Nutrition-the Sniffen Legacy
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Mertens, D.R. 2003. The science of dairy nutrition-the sniffen legacy. Proceeding of the Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers. p. 31-40.
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Challenges in Measuring Insoluble Dietary Fiber
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Mertens, D.R. 2003. Challenges in measuring insoluble dietary fiber. Journal of Animal Science. 81:3233-3249.
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Development of Standard Methods to Estimate Manure Production and Nutrient Characteristics from Dairy Cattle
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Meyer, D., Harrison, J., Kincaid, R., Koelsch, R., Mertens, D.R., Powers, W., Weiss, W. 2003. Development of standard methods to estimate manure production and nutrient characteristics from dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science.
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Measuring Detergent Insoluble Protein and Fiber in Corn Silage Using Crucibles Or Filter Bags
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Ferreira, G., Mertens, D.R. 2003. Measuring detergent insoluble protein and fiber in corn silage using crucibles or filter bags. [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 86(1):287.
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Effect of Changes in Pendf and Starch Source Intake, Milk Production and Milk Composition of Dairy Cows
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Berzaghi, P., Mertens, D.R. 2003. Effect of changes in pendf and starch source intake, milk production and milk composition of dairy cows. [abstract].Journal of Dairy Science. 86(1):64.
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Nutritional Implications of Fiber and Carbohydrate Characteristics of Corn Silage and Alfalfa Hay
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Mertens, D.R. 2003. Nutritional implications of fiber and carbohydrate characteristics of corn silage and alfalfa hay. Proceedings of Animal Nutrition Conference. p. 94-107.
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Redesigning Alfalfa for Dairy Cattle
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Martin, N.P., Hatfield, R.D., Mertens, D.R. 2003. Redesigning alfalfa for dairy cattle. In: Land O Lakes Feed Division Leading Producer Conference, January 21, 2003, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. p. 1-3.
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Tannin-Containing Alfalfa: a Way to Improve Nitrogen-Use and Profitability of Dairy Farms?
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