Evaluation of nonuniform application of phytase (simulated) on growth performance and bone quality in broiler chicks

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 311-318

  Timmons, J R ^a   Harter Dennis, J M ^a   Sefton, A E ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE   (United States)

^b ALLTECH INC   (United States)

Author keywords

Broiler; Coefficient of variation; Nonphytate phosphorus; Phosphorus sparing effect; Phytase

Indexed keywords

FRAXINUS; GALLUS GALLUS;

EID: 3142680222     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/japr/13.2.311     Document Type: Article

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