Dietary macronutrient composition and exogenous neuropeptide Y affect feed intake in brioler chicks

Understanding the central nervous systems role in appetite regulation is crucial to cure the obesity epidemic, which is more prevalent than any disease in the United States. Central appetite regulators, known as neuropeptides, are pivotal in understanding appetite regulation. Neuropeptide Y (NPY), a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nelson, Laura Ashley
Other Authors: Animal and Poultry Sciences
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/48899