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Imperial valley lamb feeding: Data on rates of gain per month and per acre obtained in winter season feeding trials on alfalfa pasture
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California Agriculture 8(1):5-6.
Published January 01, 1954
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Abstract
Lambs grazing on alfalfa pasture in the winter season of the Imperial Valley gained 9 to 10 pounds per month during two trials. The pasturage had a carrying capacity of five to six lambs per acre, and produced 40 to 50 pounds of lamb per acre per month.