Dynamics of the mineral composition and deposition rates in the empty body of entire males, castrates and female pigs

Mineral composition and relative deposition rates in the pig’s body are used to assess the mineral net requirements for growth and input–output balances. The study aimed to examine the dynamics of changes in mineral composition and deposition rates in the empty body (EB) from birth to 140 kg BW depe...

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Main Authors: I. Ruiz-Ascacibar, P. Stoll, G. Bee, P. Schlegel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731118002495