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creep feeding

Definition:
A method for feeding young animals in which a barrier ("creep") is placed so that only animals small enough are able to access feed or pasture on one side of the barrier.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Entry Terms:
  • creep grazing
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/189260
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RDF/XMLCreated 2012-07-31, last modified 2014-02-18