The effect of dietary energy and protein level on feather, skin and nodule growth of the ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Accurate diet formulations are required to fulfil the nutrient requirements of birds in order to achieve optimal production. Knowing how the skin, nodule and feather production characteristics vary with diets of different nutrient densities will help in least-cost modelling. Feather growth and nodul...

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Main Authors: Tertuis S. Brand, Werne J. Kritzinger, Daniel A. Van der Merwe, Anieka Muller, Johannes P. van der Westhuyzen, Louwrens C. Hoffman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/2000