Food intake in birds: hypothalamic mechanisms

Feeding behavior is a complex trait that is regulated by various hypothalamic neuropeptides and neuronal populations (nuclei). Understanding the physiological regulation of food intake is important for improving nutrient utilization efficiency in agricultural species and for understanding and treati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McConn, Betty Renee
Other Authors: Animal and Poultry Sciences
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2019
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/95888