Replacing starch by pectin and inulin in diet of early-weaned rabbits: Effect on performance, health and nutrient digestibility

Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 327-337

  Volek, Z ^a   Marounek, M ^a,b   Skrivanova V ^a  

^a INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE   (Czech Republic)

^b INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND GENETICS   (Czech Republic)

Author keywords

Inulin; Pectin; Rabbit; Starch; Starter diet

Indexed keywords

ORYCTOLAGUS CUNICULUS;

EID: 19544389166     PISSN: 12301388     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.22358/jafs/67028/2005     Document Type: Article

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