Bioavailability of methionine hydroxy analog-calcium salt relative to dl-methionine to support nitrogen retention and growth in starter pigs

This study assessed the efficacy of a calcium salt of methionine hydroxy analog (MHA-Ca, 84%) relative to dl-methionine (dl-Met, 99%) in starter pigs. In Experiment 1 (Exp. 1, N balance trial), 42 individually housed barrows (Genesus, average initial BW 19 kg) were used in two blocks of 21 pigs each...

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Main Authors: F.O. Opapeju, J.K. Htoo, C. Dapoza, C.M. Nyachoti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731112000869