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The water-holding capacity of wood chips as compared with common livestock beddings
Document Type
Report
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Minnesota Forestry Note
Issue
69
Publisher
St. Paul, Minn. : School of Forestry, University of Minnesota
Publication Date
7-15-1958
Abstract
In the eastern part of the United States, wood chips have been used for livestock bedding on many farms. In the past, Minnesota farmers have had adequate supplies of straw for bedding. However, with changes in Minnesota agriculture such as an increase in row-crop acreage and a decrease in grain acreage and the use of combines to harvest grain (which leaves more straw in a field), it is possible that a supplement to present bedding supplies is needed. The use of hardwood chips for livestock bedding has been suggested.
Recommended Citation
Salzman, J.A. 1958. The water-holding capacity of wood chips as compared with common livestock beddings. Minnesota Forestry Notes (69).