Review: Pork production with maximal nitrogen efficiency

During growth, pigs convert plant protein into animal protein. The major part of the ingested protein is excreted via manure, with potential nitrogen (N) losses to the environment. To limit N losses and increase sustainability of pork production, the efficiency of protein conversion should be maximi...

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Main Authors: S. Millet, M. Aluwé, A. Van den Broeke, F. Leen, J. De Boever, S. De Campeneere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731117002610