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Record 1 2022-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
  • Birds
  • Poultry Production
CONT

Insoluble grit—sand, flint grit, tiny pebbles—is necessary for the grinding of the food in the gizzard ([as] poultry [possess] no teeth). Flint grit ... is best broadcast with ... grain every two or three months ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
  • Oiseaux
  • Élevage des volailles

Spanish

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