Efficiency of threonine utilization in the growing pigs

ABSTRACT Objective. This study aimed to determine the marginal efficiency of threonine utilization in growing pigs by using the nitrogen balance technique. Materials and methods. Twelve castrated pigs with an average live weight of 72±2 kg were housed in metabolic cages maintained in a temperatur...

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Main Authors: Marcos S Ceron, Vladimir de Oliveira, Arlei B de Quadros, Clóvis E Gewehr, Leonardo T Rocha, Débora A Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Cordoba 2016-01-01
Series:Revista MVZ Cordoba
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Online Access:http://revistas.unicordoba.edu.co/index.php/revistamvz/article/view/24